Office Assistant - Canada Summer Jobs

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.
For more information about Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada, please visit visionlossrehab.ca or call 1-844-887-8572.
Job Title: Office Assistant – Canada Summer Jobs
Location: Saskatoon, SK
Term: Temporary - 8 weeks (35 hours per week)
Salary: $16.00 per hour
Summary
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.
To be eligible for the funding associated with this position, you must be:

• Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations. International students are not eligible.
• Between 15 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 Protection Act

Responsibilities:
The position entails, but is not limited to the following general responsibilities:

• Other related duties as required.
• Drives staff with vision loss, provides support, and orientation at their destination.
• General office and administrative duties.
• As directed by management, work with VLRC staff on research and administrative projects.
• 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.

Relationships:

• Student will be responsible for relationships with VLRC staff, clients, and volunteers.

Requirements
Qualifications:
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Professional, articulate, confident presenter.
• Superior interpersonal skills, excellent public speaking and writing skills, and effective communicator among a diverse audience.
• Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Previous experience with individuals with vision loss preferred.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and independently.
• Flexible schedule.
• Criminal record check will be a condition of employment.
• Excellent driving record, drivers abstract is required.
• Minimum two years post-secondary education preferably in business or health sciences.

Work Environment:

• 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.
• Increased knowledge of issues relating to persons who are blind or partially sighted.

Benefits
Apply Now:
If this sounds like the role for you, please send your application to: [email protected] by May 26, 2023. Be sure to include a resume, cover letter, and mention how you heard about this opportunity.
VLRC is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive culture and welcomes applications from diverse candidates, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, women, candidates with disabilities, and candidates of colour. We strongly encourage applications from applicants with sight loss. Direct lived experience would be a definite asset. We're excited to review your application.
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a standard Criminal Record Check.
We thank all applicants for their interest in VLRC, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.