Research and Mental Health Programs Assistant
4 weeks ago
Canada Summer Jobs Program
Research and Mental Health Programs Assistant
(NOC: Health Promotion Program Officer)
Location: Flexible within Canada
JDRF is the largest non-profit organization in the world that is exclusively focused on type 1 diabetes (T1D). At JDRF, we realize that a cure is not just a destination but a journey. Our goal is to progressively remove the impact of type 1 diabetes (T1D) from people's lives and funding research into cures is our #1 priority. While we wait for cures, we also fund ground-breaking research that seeks to improve the lives of people with T1D.
JDRF is growing our team to support our ambitious plans to raise more funds than ever to accelerate research towards cures and innovative and life-changing therapies for people living with T1D.
We're currently seeking an enthusiastic Research and Mental Health Programs Assistant to plan, promote and manage JDRF's research grants and mental health programs.
As the Research and Mental Health Programs, you would be responsible for:
- Assisting in the planning and promotion of mental health programs and resource development to support the type 1 diabetes community, who are often diagnosed as children
- Supporting communications by sourcing, writing and/or editing content for blogs, digital resources, website copy, and social media content on mental health or T1D research topics. For bilingual applicants, this will be in both English and French
- Supporting the JDRF Research department on communications, grants planning & management and special projects.
This position is a part of the Canada Summer Jobs Program with funding provided by Service Canada. Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered:
- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person on whom refugee protections has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
- And legally entitled to work according to relevant provincial legislation and regulations (international students on a work/study permit are not eligible for the Canada Summer Jobs Program).
Our ideal candidate will also meet the following qualifications:
- Post-secondary education (in progress or completed) in Health Sciences, Writing, Digital Communications, English or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Bilingual in English and French will be considered a strong asset
- Service-oriented
- Strong written and oral communication skills to successfully interact with external stakeholders and staff within JDRF
- Highly motivated self-starter who can thrive with remote supervision
- Proven strong organizational skills and detail-oriented
- Team-oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient computer skills and previous experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, Powerpoint) and database (CRM) skills are an asset.
Availability Requirements: This position is 30 hours per week, Monday-Friday, daytime hours (ie: 8:30am-4:30pm) but schedule to be confirmed. This is a temporary position. The anticipated start date for this position is anticipated to be June 3, 2024 and will continue for 9 weeks from the starting date.
Work Location:: We are a remote-first organization so it is expected the incumbent in this role will work remotely from home.
The Research and Mental Health Programs Assistant will be provided with a JDRF-issued laptop with virtual collaboration tools to encourage a positive work-from-home experience.
Compensation: $16.55 per hour (or relevant provincial minimum wage, if higher)
Application Instructions: Applications can be submitted until May 17, 2024 directly through our careers site application portal. Please ensure that you meet the Canada Summer Jobs eligibility requirements prior to applying.
JDRF strives to foster a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community it serves and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. JDRF is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment. Please advise if you require any accommodation measures to ensure you will be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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