Assistant, Office of Rick Hansen - Richmond, Canada - Rick Hansen Foundation

Rick Hansen Foundation

Verified Company

Richmond, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Business Unit:
Office of Rick Hansen (ORH)

Reports to:
Accessible Outdoors Coordinator

Status:
Full time, term, max 280 hours

Hours: 35 hours per week

Start Date:
May, 2024

End Date:
August, 2024

Hourly Rate:
$ $19.00 per hour depending on experience

Location:
RHF Office in Richmond, BC (hybrid or remote)

Founded on the legacy of Rick Hansen's Man In Motion World Tour, the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) is a Canadian registered charity with the vision of creating a fully inclusive and accessible world where people with disabilities are living to their full potential.

Through our programs and partnerships, we break down barriers for people with disabilities by changing attitudes, creating accessible spaces and inspiring an inclusive society.

RHF is a dynamic and rewarding place to work. Our success begins with our people. We are committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

This Canada Summer Jobs position is an excellent opportunity for you to develop your skills and gain valuable experience working in a dynamic environment.

If you're interested in being a part of our innovative team this summer, we hope that you will consider this opportunity with us

Preference will be given to applicants who are members of the following group: persons with disabilities. If this applies to you, we invite you to disclose your disability in your cover letter.

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
CANADA SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM

Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the _Immigration and Refugee Protection Act_; and
Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with BC legislation and regulations.

ALL STAFF:
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
As an integral member of the RHF team and as expected of all staff, this position actively participates with:

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Strategy:

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Culture

Contributes in regular sessions, develops goals, supports and implements action plans.

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Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility:

Values
We Collaborate Authentically
We Engage Respectfully
We Keep Our Promises

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant, Office of Rick Hansen (ORH), will assist the ORH team on day-to-day tasks and special projects as needed.

This position will report to the Accessible Outdoors Coordinator and provide support to the Director, ORH.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Main duties, but not limited to the following:

Accessible Outdoors Program research;
Potential funding sources in BC and Canada
Services offered
Types of equipment available to support accessibility in the outdoors
Stories of people accessing outdoors
Funders for People with Disabilities research;
Home renovations
Health and Wellness equipment and supplies
Attendant Care
Mobility equipment
Communication equipment
Accessibility
Track activity and correspondence in SalesForce;
Enter data of RHF contacts in SalesForce;
Monitor daily news of activity relating to RHF and tracking noteworthy items;
Support with events as needed;
Maintain discretion and confidentiality; and
Performs other duties as assigned or provide additional assistance to the GR team.

PREFERENCES

Ability to communicate in a professional manner both orally and written;
High degree of professionalism and strict adherence to maintaining confidentiality and privacy;
MS Office, PowerPoint, and Excel experience an asset;
Salesforce experience an asset;
Strong technical skills with ability to maintain excellent attention to detail;
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment; and
Excellent capacity to stay organized, prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

An equivalent combination of education, experience and skills/behaviours will be considered.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in being a part of our innovative team and are passionate about making a difference, we hope that you will consider a career with us this summer.