Legal Researcher Lead

The CPSN is a non-profit organization aiming to teach youth the basics of peer support. We empower youth to empathetically listen and to effectively support one another by improving their mental health literacy.

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Background

Problem: The number of students arriving at university reporting mental health concerns is now five times higher than ten years ago with approximately 20% of Canadian youth affected by a mental illness or disorder – the single most disabling group of disorders worldwide. These statistics illustrate the severity of the mental health crisis at Canadian universities.

Solution: We believe that a solution to this crisis lies in peer support, which we define as a free (volunteer-based) resource that relies on face-to-face, empathetic, and non-judgmental active listening provided by a trained peer with similar lived experiences. To accomplish this, we have founded the Canadian Peer Support Network (CPSN), which aims to empower young adults through peer support skills training to help one another with their mental health. We are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals to join our team.

***Legal Research Role Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for the maintenance of NGO status in Quebec (i.e., providing necessary forms etc.) and any further applications for charity status

• Apply for charity status for CPSN

• Support the CPSN in all legal agreements drawn up between CPSN and other institutions, organizations or individual parties (i.e., universities, corporate sponsors, charities, psychologists, mentors)

Benefits of this role:

• Gain experience working within a mental health NGO

• Be part of a dynamic and growing team

• Make an impact in the mental health of students across Canada

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Expectations and Time Commitment:

• Approx. 5 hours/week

• Weekly meetings (1 hour)

• Prompt responses to all communication formats (email, fb or slack)

• Minimum commitment: 5 months (Mar. – Aug.)

Collaboration Skills Required:

• Bilingual (English-French) preferred

• Excellent research skills

• Detail-oriented

• Solid organizational skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Motivated, reliable, positive demeanour

*** You do not require a specific legal background, only an interest in research and strong detail oriented nature.

If you are interested in applying please use the link below and submit the application form! *

Application: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PWL5MND
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Part-time hours: 5 per week

Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Work from home

Work remotely:

• Yes