Summer Job Opportunity
Safety City Program Leader
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?
We are seeking a cheerful person with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to join our team.
Safety City Program Leader will work as a team with the Program Coordinator to facilitate activities for Grande Prairie & Area Safe Communities and Safety City in a safe and inclusive environment. This role will be support to fulfill 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 about safety and injury prevention.
RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will be asked to get a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector and a Child and Youth Intervention Module Check as they will be working with children and youth frequently.
Hours and Wage:
8 weeks, 30 hours per week. Some flexibility required to accommodate various program schedules. Most often, we work Monday to Friday but on occasion, we may work a Saturday. $16/hour.
*This position is funded by the Government of Canada through the Canada Summer Jobs 2019 grant program. Successful applicants must meet grant criteria. To be eligible, participants must:
We sincerely thank all applicants, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are seeking a cheerful person with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to join our team.
Safety City Program Leader will work as a team with the Program Coordinator to facilitate activities for Grande Prairie & Area Safe Communities and Safety City in a safe and inclusive environment. This role will be support to fulfill 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 about safety and injury prevention.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with program design, planning, set up, delivery, and clean up as required daily
- Assist with Social Media promotion of events.
- Assist with planning, execution, and clean-up of events or activities that Grande Prairie and Area Safe Communities are hosting or partnering in.
- Assist with daily administrative tasks as needed.
- Provide support to program coordinator in delivery of programs.
- Learn program segments with a goal of teaching/leading some program activities.
- Assist with coordination of Home Alone program.
- Maintain a positive profile for Grande Prairie & Area Safe Communities in the Peace Country Region.
- Perform other related duties as required by the Executive Director.
- Manage daily activities of Safety City: admission, management of Safety City funds, maintaining cleanliness & safe operation of activities.
- Supervise & coordinate birthday parties or group bookings, as needed.
- Assist in informing visitors of safety rules.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Some experience with Microsoft Office products
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work as a team
- Positive Customer Service Skills
- Friendly, positive and professional attitude
- Able to handle long periods standing or walking
- Able to lift and carry items up to 40lbs
- Enthusiasm for working with people to educate on injury prevention.
- First Aid Certification is an asset
- Program/Event Coordination experience is an asset
The successful candidate will be asked to get a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector and a Child and Youth Intervention Module Check as they will be working with children and youth frequently.
Hours and Wage:
8 weeks, 30 hours per week. Some flexibility required to accommodate various program schedules. Most often, we work Monday to Friday but on occasion, we may work a Saturday. $16/hour.
*This position is funded by the Government of Canada through the Canada Summer Jobs 2019 grant program. Successful applicants must meet grant criteria. To be eligible, participants must:
- be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; 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.
We sincerely thank all applicants, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
