Assistant, Office of Rick Hansen

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Richmond, British Columbia, Canada Rick Hansen Foundation Full time

Business Unit: Office of Rick Hansen (ORH)

Reports to: Accessible Outdoors Coordinator

Status: Full time, term, max 280 hours

Hours: 35 hours per week

Start Date: May, 2024

End Date: August, 2024

Hourly Rate: $ $19.00 per hour depending on experience

Location: RHF Office in Richmond, BC (hybrid or remote)

Please note: Employment offer is subject to approval of funding from the Canada Summer Jobs program, expected to be confirmed the middle of April.

Founded on the legacy of Rick Hansen's Man In Motion World Tour, the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) is a Canadian registered charity with the vision of creating a fully inclusive and accessible world where people with disabilities are living to their full potential. Through our programs and partnerships, we break down barriers for people with disabilities by changing attitudes, creating accessible spaces and inspiring an inclusive society.

RHF is a dynamic and rewarding place to work. Our success begins with our people. We are committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. This Canada Summer Jobs position is an excellent opportunity for you to develop your skills and gain valuable experience working in a dynamic environment. If you're interested in being a part of our innovative team this summer, we hope that you will consider this opportunity with us

RHF values diversity in the community and the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous peoples, individuals of all genders and sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, and religion and anyone living at the intersection of these identities.

Preference will be given to applicants who are members of the following group: persons with disabilities. If this applies to you, we invite you to disclose your disability in your cover letter.

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: CANADA SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM

  • Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
  • Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with BC legislation and regulations.

ALL STAFF: KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

As an integral member of the RHF team and as expected of all staff, this position actively participates with:

  • Strategy
  • Culture
    • Contributes in regular sessions, develops goals, supports and implements action plans.
  • Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility
  • Values
  1. We Collaborate Authentically
  2. We Engage Respectfully
  3. We Keep Our Promises

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant, Office of Rick Hansen (ORH), will assist the ORH team on day-to-day tasks and special projects as needed. This position will report to the Accessible Outdoors Coordinator and provide support to the Director, ORH.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Main duties, but not limited to the following:

  • Accessible Outdoors Program research;
    • Potential funding sources in BC and Canada
    • Services offered
    • Types of equipment available to support accessibility in the outdoors
    • Stories of people accessing outdoors
  • Funders for People with Disabilities research;
    • Home renovations
    • Health and Wellness equipment and supplies
    • Attendant Care
    • Mobility equipment
    • Communication equipment
    • Accessibility
  • Track activity and correspondence in SalesForce;
  • Enter data of RHF contacts in SalesForce;
  • Monitor daily news of activity relating to RHF and tracking noteworthy items;
  • Support with events as needed;
  • Maintain discretion and confidentiality; and
  • Performs other duties as assigned or provide additional assistance to the GR team.

PREFERENCES

  • Ability to communicate in a professional manner both orally and written;
  • High degree of professionalism and strict adherence to maintaining confidentiality and privacy;
  • MS Office, PowerPoint, and Excel experience an asset;
  • Salesforce experience an asset;
  • Strong technical skills with ability to maintain excellent attention to detail;
  • Ability to work both independently and within a team environment; and
  • Excellent capacity to stay organized, prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

An equivalent combination of education, experience and skills/behaviours will be considered.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in being a part of our innovative team and are passionate about making a difference, we hope that you will consider a career with us this summer.

Interested and qualified candidates can apply quoting competition # by April 30, 2024. While we thank all applications for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For more information on the Rick Hansen Foundation, please visit our website at

*Please note: The Rick Hansen Foundation is committed to providing accommodations to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please let us know if you require a specific accommodation (i.e. virtual/web based interview, flexible scheduling, accessibility needs), so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations to be in place.

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