Student summer position - Patient services program assistant

The VOBOC Foundation; Pointe-Claire; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The VOBOC Foundation is seeking a bilingual Patient Services Program Assistant for a summer position. This role involves supporting AYA cancer patients through program participation, enhancing patient services, and gathering feedback. Ideal for a second-year CEGEP or university student eager to make a difference.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in written and spoken language.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of social and/or patient care services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Vo-Pak Program, distributing backpacks to AYA patients.
• Enhance patient services and gather feedback.
• Measure program impact.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

Completed at least two years of post-secondary education

Job description

SUMMER STUDENT POSITION OFFER

The VOBOC Foundation is a not-for-profit charitable organization based in Pointe-Claire. We collaborate with oncology teams to empower newly diagnosed adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients by providing tools, resources, and connecting them to essential support services to help navigate their cancer journey.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, bilingual (fluent in both written and spoken language) individual with strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to serve as a Patient Services Program Assistant, reporting to the Patient Liaison Coordinator. The ideal candidate should be comfortable multitasking and working in a dynamic environment where flexibility, sensitivity, and teamwork are crucial to achieving our shared goals. This role involves active participation in the Vo-Pak Program (distributing free backpacks to oncology units for new AYA patients on their first day of treatment) and the Special and Last Requests Program. The focus will be on enhancing patient services, gathering feedback, and measuring program impact.

This position is suitable for a second-year CEGEP or university student enrolled in a related field of study, interested in understanding the needs of adolescents and young adults with cancer, and eager to make a difference in their lives. Candidates should have completed at least two years of post-secondary education; knowledge of social and/or patient care services is preferred. Previous volunteering experience is an asset.

Position details:

• Summer position
• 30 hours per week, for 9 weeks

Please send your C.V. to: [e-mail]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.