Summer Student Office Clerk - Saskatoon, SK, Canada - Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada

Description

Do you want to work for a health care organization that changes people's lives? One that not only cares deeply about clients, but also values that its employees are its greatest asset?

Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada is a unique health services organization that serves people who are blind or partially sighted across the country.

Our certified specialists provide training that empowers clients to develop or to restore activities of daily living skills, to promote their independence, to enhance safety and mobility.

We work closely with ophthalmologists, optometrists, and other health care professionals, by providing essential care on a referral basis in homes, workplaces and communities across the country.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits, flexible schedules, and opportunities for professional development and growth.

Position Title :
Office Assistant – Canada Summer Jobs

Term :
Full-time, Contract 8 weeks (35 hours per week)

This funded position through the Canada Summer Jobs Program, will afford a student the opportunity to gain experience and learn practical skills associated with working in an organization that provides professional vision rehabilitation therapy.

VLRC is looking for an energetic dynamic individual who will assist and support the Regional Management Team, Vison Loss Rehabilitation Saskatchewan (VLRS) with administrative support in Saskatchewan for individuals of all ages living with vision loss.

a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Protection Act

• International students are not eligible.

As directed by management, work with VLRC staff on research and administrative projects.

• General office and administrative duties.
• Scanning and inputting of client documentation into client database.
• Complete evaluation at the end of placement to provide feedback on experience and provide a detailed report on activities/projects completed.
• Student will be responsible for relationships with VLRC staff, clients, and volunteers.

Excellent computer skills.

• Superior interpersonal skills, excellent public speaking and writing skills, and effective communicator among a diverse audience.
• Flexible schedule.
• Student will receive VLRC orientation.
• Student will be trained in Sighted Guide.
• Student will receive overview of Health & Safety for VLRC and training, including COVID-19 protocols.
• We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind, partially sighted, or deafblind, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.Direct lived experience would be a definite asset.

VLRC is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.