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Summer Job for Student
Safety City Co-ordinator


Are you a student who is personable, enjoys working with children, possesses strong communication skills, and is passionate about promoting safety and injury prevention? Do you like challenges and variety in your job?
Grande Prairie and Area Safe Communities is looking for a Safety City Coordinator to assist the Program Coordinator with projects, activities, and programs this summer. We are seeking a cheerful person with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to join our team.
 
Hours: 30 hours per week for 8 weeks. Flexibility is required to accommodate programming schedules. Occasional weekends. 
Wage: $15.00 per hour.
Job Term:  July 4, 2018 – August 29, 2018 (8 week term)
Application Deadline:  June 27, 2018
 
This job is possible through the support of the Canada Summer Job Grant.
Eligible applicants must be:
  • between 15 years up to 30 years of age at the start of employment;
  • registered as a full-time student during the preceding academic year; and intending to return to school during the next academic year
  • a student in a secondary, post-secondary, vocational or technical program
  • Is a Canadian citizen, or a permanent resident of Canada
  
POSITION SUMMARY
The Safety City Coordinator will be assisting the Program Coordinator with projects, programs, and activities for Grande Prairie & Area Safe Communities and Safety City.
This role will support our mission to promote public safety and reduce the incidence of injury in Grande Prairie & Area through the maintenance and operation of Safety City and other programs designed to educate the public in safety and injury prevention.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Manage Admissions to Safety City
  • Assist with program administration
  • Coordinate birthday parties, as scheduled
  • Assist with Home Alone programs
  • Assist in facilitating summer programs
  • Assist in facility set up and light maintenance
  • Assist with general administration tasks
  • Maintain a positive profile for Grande Prairie & Area Safe Communities
  • Manage daily activities of Safety City: admission, maintaining cleanliness & safe operation of activities
  • Perform other related tasks as required

QUALIFICATIONS
  • First Aid Certification
  • Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products is an asset
  • Ability to think critically and take initiative
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills and time management
  • Experience in working with children is an asset
 
How to Apply:
Please submit your cover letter and resume to Grande Prairie and Area Safe Communities on or before June 27, 2018.  You may email it to director@gpsafecommunities.com or drop it off in person during our office hours at 10318 92 Street, Grande Prairie, Alberta.  Interviews will take place on June 28 and 29, 2018.
 
If you have any questions please contact Cindy at 780-402-2818.
 
We sincerely thank all applicants, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.



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