Title : Program Assistant, Emergency Management

Employee Working Location : In-person (Saskatoon, SK)

Employment Status : Co-op/Summer Student (2 Months)

Salary Band : $ 20.00 /hour

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) - an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. As a Canada's Best Employers 2024, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment.

In this role you will :

• Provide administrative support to Provincial Disaster Coordination Team (PDCT) or local Emergency Response Team (ERT).
• Support the preparedness and delivery of services associated with local municipal and provincial agreements.
• Provide administrative and program support in the SK Emergency Management program operations.
• Support and reinforce health and safety protocols with clients, visitors and colleagues including social distancing, sanitization, wearing of personal protective equipment.
• Contribute toward the establishment and maintenance of safe & supportive working environments for diverse populations and incorporating cultural considerations.
• Assist with the production of Service Delivery plan.
• Confirm and update partner and volunteer lists.
• Assist with volunteer recruitment and training efforts.
• Conduct other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for :

• Preferably have Emergency Management background.
• Current Red Cross Standard First Aid/CPR B or willingness to take.
• Between the ages 18-30 years old (this is a Canada Summer Jobs position).
• Good communication skills.
• Valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver's License.

Working Conditions :

• 35-hour work week, Monday to Friday.
• Occasional requirement to work overtime hours, often with short notice.
• Domestic travel may be required.
• Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.
• If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).

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Salary Band:
$20.00 per hour