Activities Leader- Seniors- Canada Summer Jobs

Summary:

Better Living Health and Community Services has an opening for an Activities Leader- Seniors. This position is responsible for assisting in planning and implementing programs, and support Active Living Programs at both Senior Active Living Centres located at 1 Overland and 5 Deavuille.

This position reports to the Coordinator, Active Living Programs

To be eligible to participate in Canada Summer Jobs, Candidates Must:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigrant and Refugee Protection Act* and;
• 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.

The successful candidate for this position must possess the following qualifications:

• Passion for networking, connecting and community work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Previous administrative and event planning
• Currently enrolled in a degree or diploma in related field of Health & Wellness, Gerontology or Social Services
• Successful completion of Vulnerable Sector Screening within one month of employment

The successful candidate for this position must be able to:

• Demonstrate high level of interpersonal skills required to succeed in a collaborative, team-oriented working environment.
• Demonstrate ability to work through customer issues to achieve a desired outcome.
• Adapt and change accordingly to plans and circumstances proactively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

KEY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Position Specific

• Support the planning, preparation, and delivery of Active Living programs at both Overland and Deauville locations.
• Assist the Active Living Programs team with daily program operations, including set-up, facilitation, and take-down of program spaces.
• Provide front desk and on-site support, including greeting participants, answering general inquiries, and assisting with registrations where needed.
• Assist with data entry, attendance tracking, and basic program statistics.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming, and organized program environment for participants.
• Provide general administrative support, including filing, binder updates, and documentation tasks.
• Promote positive participant engagement and encourage inclusive participation in programs.

KEY ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide services in keeping with the organization’s Mission, Vision and Beliefs and Resident Declaration of Values.
• Adhere to the principles and expectations outlined in the Code of Conduct.
• Adhere to the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA 2010) as outlined in the organization privacy policies and procedures.
• Perform the functions of job description in compliance with the Health and Safety practices of the organization and in accordance with the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Participate in the continuous quality improvement activities of the organization in order to advance a culture of quality and support ongoing compliance with CARF Accreditation standards.

Salary: $18.60 per hour

Note: This position is funded for 35 hours in total. Hours of work and duration of position will be determined based on the needs of the department.

Better Living is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including persons with disabilities, racialized, Indigenous persons, persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation, and newcomers. We provide accommodation at all stages of the selection process upon request.

**No artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools will be used in the screening or selection for this role.