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Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre is a non-profit organization and federally-registered charity whose vision is a diverse community that celebrates aging. Our mission is to help seniors thrive by offering a wide range of programs, services, and connections. We provide a gathering place, recreational activities, and social services for seniors in North Vancouver. We offer a wide variety of activities including physical fitness, indoor sports, games, visual arts, performing arts, languages, cultural groups, tech classes, special events, outings, and informative seminars. We also provide a number of important services such as legal advice, low-cost meals and refreshments, information and referral, and affordable clothing and household goods. We are a busy Centre, receiving more than 600 visits a day, and reliant on volunteers for 75% of the hours required to operate our Centre and activities. Seniors who participate at Silver Harbour see improvements to their social connectedness, sense of purpose, self-confidence, self-esteem, resilience, creative expression, mental and emotional wellness, physical health, and capacity to plan and make informed choices. **OVERVIEW** This job description is for a Program Assistant at Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre is offered under the Canada Summer Jobs Program. The successful applicant must: - be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period - 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 **When applying, applicants must state in their documentation whether they meet these requirements.** Under the direction of the Executive Director and their designates, the Program Assistant will perform fundraising research, digitize documents and photos, and assist with program evaluation and promotion. **DUTIES** - Performing research on organizational fundraising and granting opportunities - Digitizing and compiling organizational photos and historical documents - Assisting with evaluating and promoting our programs and services **QUALIFICATIONS** - An interest in working with seniors and volunteers - Ability to work both independently and in a team - Ability to work on multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines - Attention to detail - Good English communication skills - Digital literacy, including ability to prepare slideshows or simple videos - High-school completion or GED, with preference for additional education or training related to planning events and preparing presentations **Duration**: 16 weeks, starting Monday May 5th or May 12th, 2025 **Hours**: 35 hrs/wk, including ½ hour paid break and not including ½ hour unpaid break Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (not including statutory holidays) **Salary**: $22.00/hr **HOW TO APPLY** **Please be sure to confirm in your cover letter that you qualify for employment under the Canada Summer Jobs Program, according to the criteria listed in the Overview section of this job posting.** We thank all applicants in advance, however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. **Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract Contract length: 16 weeks Pay: $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 35 per week Schedule: - Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: - North Vancouver, BC V7L 4L5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s): - Do you meet the following requirements of the Canada Summer Jobs Program, which is funding this position: - be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period - 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 **Education**: - Secondary School (required) Work Location: In person Application deadline: 2025-05-01 Expected start date: 2025-05-05

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