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The Sheldon Chumir Foundation for Ethics in Leadership

Applications for the Sheldon Chumir Foundation

Internship in Ethics in Leadership

The Foundation seeks Interns who display a deep understanding of ethics in leadership and public life together with imagination and creativity of thought, demonstrated experience in working with the community, strong organizational skills, superior writing skills and a personal commitment to the Foundation's mission.

The stipend for the nine-month period is $34,200.  In certain circumstances, and by mutual agreement, the Internship period can be extended by up to three months.

Applications must include:

• a brief essay (not more than 1500 words) describing the applicant's interest in and views on ethics in leadership, how this subject is related to his/her academic program and career plans, and what ideas, knowledge and skills the applicant would bring to the work of the Foundation;

• a curriculum vitae; and

• names and contact information for three referees who have been asked to send letters of support directly to the Foundation;

• if the applicant is not a Canadian citizen, then the application must include evidence that the applicant is legally entitled to work in Canada, for example, copy of work permit or of landed immigrant status.

The deadline for receipt of application packages by the Foundation is March 12, 2010.  Applications, including the three letters of reference, which are not complete by this date will not be considered.

The successful candidate will be notified by May 14, 2010, with the Internship to commence on or about September 13, 2010. The Foundation reserves the right not to make an appointment of Intern in any given year, or to make more than one appointment, where appropriate.

Please send applications to:

• Internships