Posted on Tuesday, November 30th, 2021
Victimology Research Centre would like to invite you to take part in our survey to help assess the wellness and working conditions of service providers who work with victims and survivors of crime in Canada. You will be asked about your well-being, your job satisfaction, vicarious resilience, strategies for self-care, and how your organization makes you feel. Participation in the online survey will require approximately 20-30 minutes of your time. Please note that all participation in our study is voluntary and you can withdraw at any time.
To participate in our study, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be an employee or volunteer working with victims or survivors of crime in Canada
If you would like to know more about the study, you can click on this link for background information. To complete the survey, click on your preferred language. [English] [Français]
Who can participate?
This is for employees and volunteers who work with victims and survivors of crime in Canada. You need to be 18 or older. More than one person from an organization can take the survey.
Why am I being asked these questions?
We want to learn more about people working in services for victims and survivors of crime in Canada. We want to learn about your well-being, how you feel about your work, how you take care of yourself, how your organization affects your wellness, and any harm as well as growth you may have experienced as a service provider. We will share the results in a public report in 2023 and what we learn will be used to create training materials. We will also publish academic papers.
How will I be protected?
You will not be asked for your name. If you are quoted, we will change details that could identify you. We will not share your survey with your employer. We will not use your computer’s IP address. Actions like signing out of your accounts, closing your browser, and locking your device when not in use can help protect your safety. For information on deleting your browsing history, see http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000510.htm.
What if I don’t want to answer a question?
You can choose “prefer not to answer” and continue. Share only what you want to.
What if a question upsets me and I need help?
If you need support, you can access free crisis help through Wellness Together Canada: Text 741741 https://wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA.
The Hope for Wellness Help Line offers immediate help to all Indigenous Peoples across Canada. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to offer counselling or crisis support. Call the toll-free helpline at 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online chat at www.hopeforwellness.ca. Help is available in English, French, Ojibway, Cree, or Inuktitut.
What if I have questions about the research?
You can contact Dr. Benjamin Roebuck (Research Chair) at the Victimology Research Centre by email roebucb1@algonquincollege.com or by phone (613) 727-4723 ext. 6328. If you have questions about the ethical conduct of this study, you can contact the Algonquin College Research Ethics Board by email REBAdmin@algonquincollege.com or phone: (613) 727-4723 ext. 5213.
Victim Services and Vicarious Resilience being conducted by the Victimology Research Centre at Algonquin College in partnership with the Victim Justice Network (VJN), Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime (CRCVC), and a wide range of other community partners. This research is funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), and designed with leaders in victim services from across Canada.
Posted on Friday, October 22nd, 2021
The Social Innovation Lab was just named an award finalist for the CharityVillage Awards. Selected from 500+ submissions the “Finalists represent some of the very best across the nonprofit sector! Congratulations to your organization on this prestigious honour!”
CharityVillage established in 1995 is an HR partner for recruitment in the non-profit sector across Canada. Their vision is a place where people who work in the non-profit & charitable sectors can collaborate, share, network and engage with each other.
The Social Innovation Lab was selected by CharityVillage as a finalist for the Best Youth Engagement Organization (Under 20 Staff) Award. This award recognizes organizations who excel at engaging young people within their organization as volunteers, employees, or future leaders. It celebrates those passionate about social justice and committed to finding meaningful careers for Millennials, Gen Z, and even younger generations who represent the future of the non-profit sector.
Kevin Holmes, Managing Director, Social Innovation Lab (www.slidelab7.ca) speaking about this honour said “I am so humbled by this recognition of the work of our lab. To be included alongside all the incredible organizations across the country that are finalists for these awards, and to be selected by such an important social organization as CharityVillage truly validates what we collectively set out to do when we launched the lab in 2018.” “This honour really goes to all our amazing community partners across the city, our immensely talented interns and students, and the incredible funders and supporters who make what we do possible, for all of them we are forever thankful” Holmes said.
The awards winners will be announced on November 3, 2021, at the CharityVillage Annual Conference and Awards which brings together professionals within the Canadian nonprofit and charitable sectors and provides an opportunity for organizations to be recognized for their mission, purpose, community and recruitment initiatives. https://charityvillageconference.com
Posted on Friday, August 13th, 2021
The Office of Applied Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship is proud to announce the winners of the first-ever Virtual RE/ACTION. To browse all of the projects visit the virtual project showcase.
3rd Place | Survivors of Violent Crime and Interactions with the Media
Client: Victims and survivors of violent crime, journalists and reporters, and victim service providers
Professor(s): Dr. Benjamin Roebuck, Diana McGlinchey
Program: Victimology
Students: Katherine Thompson, Amy Boileau
2nd Place | insightScope 2021 – Healthcare Conference Dashboard for Systematic and Scoping Reviews
Client: Dr. Dayre McNally MD, Katie O’Hearn MSc, Misty Pratt MES
Professor(s): Kevin Holmes Program: Mobile Application Design and Development, Computer Engineering Technology – Computing Science)
Students: Ravi Chandra Rachamalla, Dhruv Patel, Nguyen Gia Khánh Hồ, Manan Patel
1st Place | Aim for Change — New Ways to Address Youth and Gun Violence
Client: The International Action Network on Small Arms (IANSA)
Professor(s): Jed Looker
Program: Interdisciplinary Studies in Human-Centred Design
Students: Anna Ranger; Shelby Richardson, Cathy Matovu; Amarjeet Singh
Posted on Thursday, April 22nd, 2021
Last year, Algonquin College helped respond to the Ottawa/Canada PPE shortage assisting with efforts to create and decontaminate shields, and medical-grade mask. As part of this response two SLIDE partners, CHEO and Eco-equitable (EE) also initiated research into the design of a high performing re-usable mask for the community. After almost a year of development and testing, we would like to get the masks to the Ottawa public, with the goal of reducing COVID transmission during the third wave. To achieve this masks will be sold as part of a fundraiser for CHEO.
The masks are very comfortable, have an amazing fit and achieve > 80 % particle penetration (new) while retaining > 70% particle filtration after 50 machine washes. The mask easily meets the 50% particle filtration efficiency specification recently set by the ASTM for consumer/community masks. The vast majority of community masks only achieve 30-50% PFE.
CHEO and EE have manufactured an initial lot of 1000 masks and will be selling them through Ecoequitable’s website. They will also be available at Kardish Health Food stores.
Purchase a mask here: https://ecoequitable.ca/collections/ecoequitable-products/products/cheo-fundraiser-mask
Check out the full article in the Ottawa Citizen: https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/cheo-doc-and-local-sewing-organization-help-tame-the-wild-west-of-masks
Posted on Friday, April 9th, 2021
3rd Place | Victim Services Providers and Vicarious Resilience
Client: Victim Service Providers
Professor(s): Dr. Benjamin Roebuck, Diana McGlinchey
Program: Victimology
Students: Connar Tague, Katherine Thompson, Amy Boileau, and Theresia Bedard
2nd Place | Ottawa Homicide Project
Client: Crime Prevention Ottawa (CPO)
Professor(s): Dr. Benjamin Roebuck, Diana McGlinchey
Program: Victimology/Bachelor of Public Safety (BPS)
Students: Anna Ranger, Riley McEwan, Christina Faraj, Brennan Nadeau, Matthew Telford, and Gianluca Spagnuolo
1st Place | Ottawa Grassroots App
Client: Ottawa Grassroots Festival
Professor(s): Su Cheng Lee, Adesh Nilesh Shah
Program: Mobile Application Design & Development
Students: Alex Carmichael, Tyler Bristow, Kiet Vuong, Hisham Almoli, Kendy Dor, Helen Le
Posted on Friday, December 11th, 2020
The Office of Applied Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship is proud to announce the winners of the first-ever Virtual RE/ACTION. To browse all of the projects visit the virtual project showcase.
First Place
Engaging Youth: Bringing Wheelchair Basketball to Elementary Schools
Students: Alexei Tipenko, Alice Jin, Priyamvada Singh, Yene Paz
Professor: Jed Looker
Second Place
Victim Services Providers and Vicarious Resilience
Students: Amy Boileau, Theresia Bedard, Connar Tague, Katherine Thompson
Professors: Dr Benjamin Roebuck & Diana McGlinchey
Third Place
Accelerating COVID-19 Knowledge Synthesis With Machine Learning
Students: Ravi Rachamalla, Ababiya Abajobir, Jaewoo Kim, Ryan Arreola, Ilusha Rathnayake Professor: Kevin Holmes
Honourable Mentions
Cheetah Networks PulseViewtm Solution
Students: Ryan Arreola,Shuting Yang Professor: Dr Theo Mirtchev
The Performance Characteristics of PEX Hot-Water Systems
Students: Karl Murray, Michael Stevens, George Zanetti, Leandro Carandina, Simon Hunt Professors: Dr. Ali Elwafi, Dr. Maria Parra, Dr. Federico Fernandez
Posted on Wednesday, September 9th, 2020
The Office of Applied Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Algonquin College has an open position for a full-stack or front-end developer. The approved candidate will have the title of “Research Assistant” and will work full-time-equivalent hours for eight months.
The applicants must be current Algonquin College students/undergrads. Unfortunately, developers who graduated in April 2020 or earlier do not qualify.
The candidates must have hands-on working experience with the following technologies, in order of priority:
- React, JavaScript, Html/CSS, Python
- Django Framework
- Cloud tools (AWS, GCP, e.g., Google API street view)
- Linux scripting (bash)
Please note that this position is different from a similar position posted in mid-July.
Therefore, feel free to apply even if you already applied to the previous announcement.
If you are a self-starter and meet these requirements we want to hear from you. Please send us your resume via e-mail to Theo Mirtchev, Managing Director, Data Analytics Centre (DAC), mirtcht@algonquincollege.com
Posted on Tuesday, August 18th, 2020
Building your brand? We’re looking for projects.
Interactive Media Design (IMD) is now accepting project applications for Fall 2020In-Class Projects.
Interested companies are encouraged to apply by clicking the button in the right sidebar on the ARIE website or Click Here for the ARIE Project Application Form.
Our onboarding practice is to screen the online applications and invite the most promising proposals to a ‘Pitchfork’ session. Candidates are asked to do a 15-minute pitch via Zoom Meetings with interactive Q&A. The review panel is comprised of ARIE project managers, facilitators, and professors from the School of Media and Design who collectively select the projects that are ‘best-fit’ for our programs.
Key dates for Fall 2020 projects:
- Deadline for applications is Thursday, August 27th
- ‘Pitchfork’ sessions will be scheduled between Aug 31st and Sept 2nd for invited candidates
- Chosen candidates will be notified by September 3rd
- Projects starting the week of September 21st
- Projects to be completed by end of Fall semester
Types of projects considered:
- Websites (New designs and re-designs)
- User interface prototypes for web and mobile apps
- Animations
If your organization is looking for any of the above, we encourage you to submit an online application. In addition to registered for-profit businesses, we will be able to support a limited number of not-for-profits and social enterprises.
If you have any questions, please contact:
David Solomon, Project Coordinator for the Design Centre
solomod@algonquincollege.com
Posted on Saturday, July 18th, 2020
Looking to get experience working with Big Data & Analytics? The Data Analytics Centre is hiring!
Algonquin College’s Data Analytics Centre (DAC) in the DARE District is recruiting for two positions on behalf of Cheetah Networks, one of the industry partners.
I) The Office of Applied Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Algonquin College has an opening for a term Research Assistant position of 6 to 12 months.
The ideal candidate:
- Algonquin College student or recent graduate,
- Has at least an Advanced Diploma, Bachelor’s degree preferred, and practical experience in digital electronics and firmware.
II) The Office of Applied Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Algonquin College has an opening for a co-op / full-time hours position of Research Assistant.
The ideal candidate:
- Algonquin College student or recent graduate,
- Has hands-on working experience with the following technologies, in order of priority:
- React, JavaScript, Html/CSS, Python
- Django Framework
- Cloud tools (AWS, GCP, e.g., Google API street view)
- Linux scripting (bash)
If you are a self-starter and meet these requirements we want to hear from you. Please send us your resume and explain how you meet each of these requirements via e-mail to Theo Mirtchev, Managing Director of the Data Analytics Centre (DAC), mirtcht@algonquincollege.com
Posted on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020
Want to use Data to make our World a Better Place?
Algonquin’s Social Innovation Lab is Hiring
Algonquin College’s Social innovation Lab in the DARE District is recruiting for a new project “Accelerating COVID-19 Knowledge Synthesis w/ Machine Learning”. Working with leaders in medicine, AI and machine learning, the interns will learn to use leading edge tools and develop machine learning functions to assess and update medical knowledge with a focus on emerging COViD-19 data. Our partners for this project include the IBM Machine Learning Hub, CHEO Research Institute and the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute.
4 Open Summer Positions (Returning Students Only): All positions are Full Time (June 15 – August 28, 2020) with the potential for continuing Part Time work during the Fall Semester
Are You Eligible?
- Computer Programming Skills
- Experience w/ Python, R, Django, IBM Cloud Pak would be an asset
- Completed Level 4 of Computer Engineering Technology – Computing Science Program and/or have other relevant background and experience
- Returning Full-Time Student for Fall 2020 Semester
- Ability to work remotely
If you are a self starter and meet these requirements we want to hear from you. Please send us your resume by Tuesday June 9, 2020 and explain how you meet each of these requirements via e-mail to holmesk@algonquincollege.com