That’s interesting - thanks!


Abigail 




> On Oct 2, 2015, at 9:59 AM, Art Rhyno. <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
> The position funding and the age criteria are part of Industry Canada's Youth Internship Program (YIP) [1]. One of the goals of the YIP is to help young people transition into the labour force, there are Federal programs in Canada for older workers as well.
> 
> art 
> ---
> 1. http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/cap-pac.nsf/eng/home
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Doran, Michael
> Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2015 7:04 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Job: Digital Library Developer (Intern) at OurDigitalWorld Organization
> 
>> To be eligible you must:
>> 
>> ● Be 30 years of age or younger
> 
> How is this not age discrimination? Although I'm not familiar with Canadian laws and regulations, a quick Google search brings up an age discrimination brochure by the Ontario Human Rights Commission which states "As an employer... You cannot refuse to hire, train or promote people because of their age." [1]
> 
> -- Michael
> 
> [1] Ontario Human Rights Commission > Age discrimination (brochure)
>    http://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/age-discrimination-brochure
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2015 3:56 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [CODE4LIB] Job: Digital Library Developer (Intern) at OurDigitalWorld Organization
> 
> Digital Library Developer (Intern)
> OurDigitalWorld Organization
> Toronto
> 
> **OurDigitalWorld (ODW) is seeking a Digital Library
> Developer **for an exciting internship opportunity (20 weeks @ 35 hrs/week).
> The intern will be assisting on a pilot project (ODW, in collaboration with
> Ryerson University Library and Archives and the Digital Public Library of
> America) to set up and test a replication of the DPLA platform. The intern
> will help assess, create and modify tools, scripts and applications for access
> to digital cultural heritage collections.The intern will
> work with the project team to understand the requirements and develop
> solutions for existing systems using DPLA technologies.
> 
> 
> 
> _Duties include_:
> 
> ● Define and actively participate in Github-based workflows for software
> development and customization.
> 
> ● Create local technical documentation.
> 
> ● Code testing routines and strategies.
> 
> ● Deploy applications using configuration management tools.
> 
> ● Define metadata mappings and workflows.
> 
> ● Liaise with project partners.
> 
> ● Promote the project to the larger community.
> 
> 
> 
> Required Skills and Abilities:
> 
> ● Experience with application development in at least one major programming
> languagesuch as Ruby, Python, or Java.
> 
> ● Familiarity with the Ruby on Rails stack or similar technology stacks.
> 
> ● Demonstrated knowledge of server deployment and administration.
> 
> ● Ability to quickly learn and use new technologies.
> 
> ● Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
> 
> ● Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team-based environment.
> 
> ● Ability to write clear technical documentation.
> 
> 
> 
> For this position, we are willing to consider a telecommuting arrangement of
> up to 80% (4 days a week) depending on the candidate's experience and
> qualifications.
> 
> 
> The internship salary is $22/hr.
> 
> 
> To be eligible you must:
> 
> ● Be 30 years of age or younger
> 
> ●Have attended some or all post-secondary education
> 
> ● Meet the criteria for employment in Canada
> 
> 
> Please apply by sending your resume (PDF format) and a cover letter to
> [log in to unmask] by Friday, October 16th, 2015. Only qualified
> candidates will be contacted for an interview. We are hoping to fill this
> position as soon as possible.
> 
> 
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