Program Support Assistant

Powell River Educational Services Society; Powell River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Powell River Educational Services Society is offering a full-time position for a Program Support Assistant through the Canada Summer Jobs program. This role focuses on youth empowerment, justice, and community-building activities, inviting applicants aged 15-30 to apply and contribute to impactful community programs.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be aged 15-30, as this is a Canada Summer Jobs position.
• Passion for justice and community-building is essential.
• Attendance at AVP training from July 4-6 is prioritized.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation of a communication and outreach plan.
• Research and summarize key topics related to justice.
• Help create advocacy materials and educational content.

Skills

Communication

Research

Community Engagement

Youth Empowerment

Job description

Location: Powell River/qathet Regional District

Salary or Wage: $25 per hour

Start Date: Jul 4, 2025

Job Type: Full Time

List of Requirements

• Please note this is a Canada Summer Jobs Position and is only open to applicants aged 15-30.
• Thanks for your interest in working with qathet Community Justice (qCJ) through the Canada Summer Jobs program! qCJ provides community-based criminal and non-criminal conflict resolution services and leads various community engagement initiatives.
• One of our key programs is Youth Restorative Action (YRA)—a youth-led initiative that focuses on education, capacity building, empowerment, and alternatives to the criminal legal system for youth.
• We’re currently hiring a Program Support Assistant to join our team for the summer. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about justice, community-building, youth empowerment, and social change.
• Priority will be given to applicants who can attend Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) training on July 4–6, 9am–4pm. Learn more at the website link above.

List of Duties

• Support the creation of a communication and outreach plan
• Research and summarize key topics related to justice and community safety
• Help create advocacy materials and educational content
• Provide general support for youth programming and activities
• Assist with administrative tasks as needed
• Start date is ASAP until August 30th, 2025.
• Apply via the link below or email.

How to Apply

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