Programs Assistant Summer Student (1 in Calgary, 1 in Edmonton)

About Us

Wellspring Alberta is a charitable organization affiliated with the Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation, dedicated to supporting, educating, and empowering individuals living with cancer, as well as their caregivers and families.

We offer a wide range of evidence-informed programs and services, all provided at no cost, to help navigate the many challenges that come with a cancer diagnosis.

Our vision is that no one has to face cancer alone.

Wellspring Alberta’s work is made possible through the generous donations of individuals, corporations, foundations, and grassroots fundraisers, and with the efforts of committed volunteers, dedicated staff, and skilled contracted program leaders.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Centre Manager, the Programs Assistant is responsible for working collaboratively with our program team. The Programs Assistant will support the program team’s daily activities for the people we serve (our members), in-person at our centre and Online House. They will also assist in special projects of the program team.

As Per The Canada Summer Jobs Grant You Are

• between 18 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
• a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
• legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations
• preference will be given to youth who are: early leavers of high school, not in employment, education or training, black and other racialized, indigenous, and/or with disabilities.

There are two full-time temporary (up to 12 weeks) summer positions available: one student position in Edmonton (Edmonton House) and one student position in Calgary (Randy O’Dell). Occasional evening and weekend work may also be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the program team and volunteers in the Centre and on the phones
• Receives general inquiries from the community and members, directs callers as appropriate, and provides information as required
• Upholds Wellspring’s culture of support and inclusion by prioritizing member needs
• Joins the program team and supports programs
• Answers member and volunteer questions related to programs and refers inquiries, where appropriate to the Centre Manager(s)
• Hosts Wellspring online programs
• Supports the program team with program planning and delivery
• Attends Wellspring staff and program team meetings
• Supports the program team in preparing program supplies
• Helps acquire member stories, for use within the website and social media
• Assists with program and operational projects

Qualifications

Skills and Competencies

• Volunteer and charity sector
• Education/employment/other transferable skills
• High degree of technology proficiency including Office 365; comfort in learning applications an asset
• Highly effective interpersonal skills, loves to work with people
• Highly organized, with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability and comfort working in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a hybrid work setting
• Warm, professional demeanor
• Ethical, personal integrity, sense of humour, strong team orientation, flexible, and able to receive productive feedback

To Apply

To apply for our Edmonton position, please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

To apply for our Calgary position, please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

This posting will close once we have found a successful candidate. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Inclusion Statement

Wellspring Alberta is committed to being an inclusive organization. We are in the process of expanding the diversity of identities and lived experiences to better reflect the communities in which we work and live.

To support this process, we’ve become an employer partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, developed an Advisory group, and we are taking action as part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.

We encourage applications from groups that are typically under-represented in cancer-serving organizations, including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) individuals, LGBTQ2S+ identifying individuals, persons with disabilities, and candidates from all equity-seeking groups. We invite you to contact us to discuss accessibility and accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

We also know that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about the role, but your qualifications don’t match perfectly, we encourage you to apply.