Seniors Programs Assistant

**_NEW Seniors Programs Assistant (casual)_**

**Who We Are**:
With a vision of a vibrant, connected community, Parkgate Society (PS) creates opportunities for people in our community to live life better. We support this vision through the development of a unique and diverse blend of accessible low-cost and no-cost programs and services, created in direct response to community needs; primarily serving children, youth, families, and seniors.

Our dedicated and welcoming staff team, along with our many active volunteers, including our Board of Directors, are all committed to making Parkgate Society a welcoming and inclusive community services organization.

**Opportunity**:
The Seniors Program Assistant will assist in the day-to-day operations and delivery of our social programs as well as the coordination of other senior’s programs and services offered. This position will contribute to the departments overall effectiveness and success of our service delivery, helping our Seniors feel better connected to the community and so they can _live life better_.

**Contract Details**:

- We are located in a beautiful North Vancouver, just up the road from Deep Cove; near Seymour Mountain, incredible walking / biking trails, parks and the ocean
- There is free parking and we are close to public transit
- Hourly wage is $19.50 per hour plus 6% vacation pay
- A clear Criminal Records Check for Vulnerable Persons will be required
- Must be eligible to work in Canada
- Hours will be as needed operationally and as accepted

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Ensures rooms are set-up to serve both participant and programming needs
- Ensures proper room take down and clean-up is done in accordance with current health & safety requirements
- For the delivery of food services to Seniors, ensuring the commercial kitchen and other spaces utilized are properly cleaned at the end of each session
- Oversees volunteers with meal preparation, meal service and kitchen clean-up
- Builds and maintains good relationships with Seniors programs participants
- Addresses any questions, suggestions, concerns or complaints as they arise to the appropriate Seniors programs leader

**Qualifications**:

- Food Safe, First Aid certification, Serving It Right and a Class 4 drivers license are assets
- Working knowledge of not-for-profit and community based organizations;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated teamwork, facilitation and leadership skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Ability to work effectively with program staff, volunteers, non-profit or publicly funded groups, agencies or organizations
- Applicants must be able to be comfortably on their feet and stand for the majority of a shift, as well as lift and carry as much as 20-25 pounds of equipment or other related program items
- Flexibility with occasional evenings and weekends and seasonal events is an asset

**About Parkgate Community Services Society**:
Parkgate Community Services Society is a registered, not-for-profit charitable organization providing programs and services to our friends and neighbours at Parkgate Community Centre, Seymour Youth Centre and the soon to be new Lynn Creek Community Centre. With over one hundred staff, we are a diverse and welcoming team committed to making this a great place to live, work and play. We pride ourselves on being community-driven, community-inspired, and community-supported.

**About Parkgate Community Services Society**:
Parkgate Community Services Society is a registered, not-for-profit charitable organization providing programs and services to our friends and neighbours at Parkgate Community Centre and satellite locations east of the Seymour River. We provide services to youth and seniors and we operate an extensive child care and family services program. With more than one hundred people on staff over the course of the year, we are a diverse and welcoming team committed to making this a great place to live, work and play. We pride ourselves on being community-driven, community-inspired and community-supported.