Canada Summer Jobs 2020
Baymills Community Hub
Seniors Activity Leader
16-week Contract Start date: September 2020
1 position (22 hours per week at $14 hour)
Reports to: Supervisor, Baymills Hub
Deadline to apply: September 23, 2020
Background
ACSA is a nonprofit, multi service agency addressing needs and empowering children, youth, newcomers, homeless, and otherwise underserved communities. Our core programs include housing and outreach programs, food security programs, newcomer services, youth outreach and therapy programs, child and family programs, early years’ programs, computer access programs, and community engagement.
ACSA is seeking an innovative and creative individual to enhance the well-being of the seniors in the Baymills community.
Duties include:
- Program planning and implementation of programming for Seniors (50+);
- Conducting community based outreach, engagement, including the creation of outreach materials;
- The creation of a seniors committee;
- Conduct ongoing wellness checks with the seniors in the community;
- Participating actively as part of the Baymills team, which may include assisting in other activities in the Baymills Hub space;
- Documentation, report writing and/or evaluation of the seniors programming.
- Perform the responsibilities of the position within the legislative and regulatory standards set out in the applicable Acts. Perform the responsibilities of the position consistent with the policies of ACSA
To apply individuals must:
- be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.
- have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
Qualifications:
- Experience working or volunteering with seniors
- Experience in program facilitation
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion and supporting seniors
- Knowledge and experience with Bay mills community is an asset
- Adhere to health and safety policies
- Knowledge of a second language is an asset
Please apply via email (cover letter & resume in one attachment) to:
Attention: Sharron Williams
Email: wsharron@agincourtcommunityservices.com
No phone calls please.
ACSA is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and/or persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
We thank all applicants for their interest in the position. However, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
If you are contacted by ACSA regarding a job opportunity and need accommodation throughout a hiring process, please contact Yelena Galochkina, HR Generalist at gyelena@agincourtcommunityservices.com. This address is for accommodation inquiries ONLY. Job applications sent to it will not be considered.
