Program Assistant

Program Assistant

The Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre (PMFRC) is a non-profit organization with the responsibility of addressing the needs of military families. We provide programs and services that serve, involve, and advocate for our military community, its members and families, and address the unique military lifestyle challenges, resulting in an enhanced quality of life. The PMFRC envisions a community of strong, capable, resilient Canadian Armed Forces families.

We are recruiting for a Program Assistant. This is a part-time, contract position working Monday-Friday, 10:00am to 3:00pm, 25 hours per week.

The Employment Services Program Assistant reports directly to the Employment Services Coordinator and is responsible for providing support and assistance in delivering employment-related services. Duties include providing ongoing assistance to clients using the resource and information area in support of their return-to-work action plan and job search.

• College diploma in computer or office administration, or information services, or a related field, or a demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Screening requirement: enhanced reliability, criminal record and vulnerable screening, information services (security procurement) – IT assets
• English mandatory, French an asset

The following will be considered assets:

• CPR & First Aid
• Mental Health First Aid
• Training and/or education in career development theories or practices

Knowledge:

• Career assessment techniques and career development tools and resources
• Ontario labour market supply/demand, trends, and local economic outlook
• A holistic, integrated and strength-based approach to employment supports and career development.
• Virtual and telecoaching principles
• Maintaining classified records and adhering to client file management legislation
• Adult learning principles
• CAF community and lifestyle
• CAMs, Microsoft Office (365), Zoom, and Teams platforms.

Conditions of Employment:

• Adhere to all PMFRC policies and procedures including policies regarding privacy code and confidentiality.
• Participate in and assist with all special events when required.
• Provide proof of any applicable registration with the respective regulatory body if applicable.
• Occasional extended workday and/or occasional evening or weekend as required.
• Ability to provide a clear criminal record check, obtain an enhanced reliability security clearance, and vulnerable sector screening (current within 6 months).
• Valid driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle for work-related travel and requisite driver’s insurance.
• Travel within the County of Renfrew.
• Thorough understanding of Canadian Armed Forces communities, systems, and policies to effectively assist families in accessing appropriate services and supports.

Closing Date: May 16,  2024

Potential Start Date: Mid-June 2024

If you wish to become a member of our team, please submit both a cover letter and resume in a Word or PDF format. Please include your daytime contact number and email address. Should you require accommodation during the selection process, please let the human resources generalist know.

PMFRC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Job advertisements for positions that have been designated bilingual will be provided in both English and French. Positions that are not designated bilingual are displayed in English only but may be provided in French if requested.

The information provided from this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other similar positions, including short-term contracts. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the PMFRC privacy policy.