Education and Prevention Coordinator - North Bay, Canada - Responsible Gambling Council

Responsible Gambling Council

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North Bay, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Education and Prevention Coordinator:

PlaySmart Centre North Bay:

We are seeking individuals with experience in Community Outreach and/or Social Services to join our team on a
part-time: basis Use your empathy and ability to connect with people to build awareness of an incredible program This role will be performed in North Bay for 15 hours a week, with monthly travel to Sudbury and Timmins.

The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) is a leading international authority on responsible gambling—providing insights to industry stakeholders through its research and problem gambling prevention programs, as well as accrediting responsible gambling initiatives offered by gaming companies operating within regulated markets across the globe.

RGC operates independently from the gaming industry, allowing it to offer unbiased insights and services related to responsible gambling.

RGC manages and operates OLG's PlaySmart Centres located at casinos and Charitable Bingo and Gaming centres across Ontario.

In the Centres, players can take a break from gambling and learn more about how the games work through interactive game kiosks, videos and literature.

Players and those affected by gambling can chat with professionally trained PlaySmart Centre staff, learn answers to gambling questions and get connected with counselling and support professionals if they are experiencing problems with gambling.

In this role you will:

Increase awareness of the PlaySmart Centre Program
Engage with players and those close to them, answer their questions and direct them to the available services
Educate patrons on gambling to support them to make informed choices
Plan and deliver education through activities and initiatives to support positive play habits
Build and maintain effective relationships with Casino staff
Record and manage relevant data
Travel across the city of North Bay
Monthly travel to Sudbury and Timmins
Occasional travel to Innisfil, Wasaga, Orillia

What's in it for you?:

Flexible work hours days, evenings, weekends and holidays
Competitive hourly rate $26.26/hour
Strong support from a motivated team
A genuine feeling of helping others

We are looking for:

Experience and/or education in social work, social services, adult education, health promotions or a related field
Fluent in French strongly preferred
Amazing communication and relationship building skills
High level of empathy and understanding in sensitive situations
Ability to travel to alternate sites on occasion
Alignment with RGC's

Core Values:
Humanity, Integrity, Courage and Ingenuity

Experience in the Gaming Industry would set you apart
Valid G Class Driver's License

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Must be available for shifts Wednesdays 12-5pm, Fridays 5-10pm, Saturdays 3-8pm:
RGC celebrates and values cultural diversity and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our organization strives to create and maintain working environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The Responsible Gambling Council is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process and workplace. Please let us know if you require accommodation under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Applications must be received by
April 29, 2024: