Kinesiologist Student

REDI Enterprises Society is committed to offering students the opportunity to gain valuable and meaningful work experience that will contribute to the future employability of the student. Prospects for advancement exist within the organization as we offer outstanding opportunities for professional development and future employment in an accredited agency. **This position is a temporary, 8-week position with full-time hours (35 hours/week) and is conditional upon the approval of the Canada Summer Jobs Grant.** Under the supervision and guidance of the REDIlives Manager, this role will be primarily responsible for assisting in improving mobility programs to improve individuals quality of life.

**This position is funded through Canada Summer Job grant program, and eligibility criteria are as follows**:

- Be between 15 and 30 years of age **at the beginning** of the employment period
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Work with an individual to improve mobility in support of walking
- Based on observations and information from service providers, develop goals for improved mobility
- Identify movements and exercises, with modifications as required, in support of individual's abilities and goals
- Create a program and establish a schedule for progression of movements
- Adjust program as needed to accommodate needs of the individual
- Report results of the program and provide recommendations for future programming

**Requirements**:

- Currently pursuing and/or completed post-secondary education in a related field
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in collaboration within an interdisciplinary team as well as work independently
- Current CPR / First Aid Certification
- A positive attitude and belief that persons with disabilities have the right and responsibility to define and act on their life choices and seek active participation in the community.
- Efficient organizing and time-management skills
- Clear and current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check or one that is acceptable to the Executive Director
- **We thank all applicants for their interest; only those under consideration will be contacted.**_

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 weeks

Pay: $18.15 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- This position is funded through Canada Summer Job grant program, and eligibility criteria are as follows:

- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

Do you meet all the eligibility listed above as required by the Canada Summer Job program?

Work Location: In person