The Skills Centre is seeking a Program Development Assistant to support the development of Skills Centre project and program proposals that align with the organization’s strategic funding priorities. This work experience placement is part of the CreateAction Inclusive Social Innovation program. The Program Development Assistant will be part of a network of 25 CreateAction participants and will join in regular peer learning and training sessions throughout the 6-month work experience, delivered by the program partners: the Canadian CED Network and the National Association of Friendship Centres.
The successful applicant will be resourceful, well organized, self-starter, and willing to learn. Please see the job description below for a more in-depth list of duties.
This is a temporary full-time 34 hours per week position for 26 weeks, starting the week of January 11, 2021 and completing July 9, 2021. The Skills Centre is a Living Wage Employer that practices employment equity and is dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. We welcome applications from youth, Indigenous people, people of colour, women, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQI2S+ communities. Youth who have experienced barriers to employment are encouraged to apply.
This position is restricted to an individual who:
- Is between the ages of 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at start of placement;
- Is a Canadian citizen, or permanent resident or a protected person as defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act;
- Has a valid social insurance number at the start of employment and is legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations; and/or
- Is not in education, employment, or training*
*An individual who is underemployed (e.g. working part-time or not working in their field of study) may still be eligible to apply.
Job Title: Program Development Assistant
Job Description: Reporting to the Program Development Officer, this position will:
- Work with the Program Development Officer to research, identify, and develop Skills Centre program and project development opportunities in alignment with the Skills Centre’s strategic priorities
- Conduct searches for relevant funding opportunities
- Conduct regular research to grow and maintain a short, medium, and long-term pipeline of funding opportunities
- Draft proposals/applications/responses as necessary
- Provide support on proposal development process to team members
- Identify opportunities for collaboration with other not-for-profit, educational facilities and other community organizations and employers and liaises as needed to strengthen information sharing, program design, and external relations
- Participate in Skills Centre staff meetings and other staff related activities and/or events
- Adhere to all Skills Centre policies, practices, and procedures
Key Skills/Attributes
- Organizational, planning, and research skills
- Good writing and editing skills with a high level of attention to detail
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Able to read and interpret complex documents and communicate information effectively to others
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Accountable to the objectives set to support success of the role and the organization
Closing date: December 7, 2020 at 4:30pm.
To apply: Send a cover letter and resume by email to Emily Gora, Program Development Officer, at egora@communityskillscentre.com. For more information, please contact the Skills Centre at 250-368-6360.
