Employment: Technology Access Assistant (Summer Position – Student)

Under the direction of the Resource Opportunities Centre, the Technology Access Assistant will:

  • Perform general office duties, filing, typing, answering phone, customer service etc.
  • Write and publish web content. Update and maintain online content.
  • Provide assistance to general public & management staff.
  • Instruct basic computer tutorials.
  • Provide assistance in program development and delivery.
  • Responsible for assisting the delivery of programs for youth and seniors.
  • Liaise with ROC staff regarding programs
  • Provide public access to ROC’s technology
  • Supervise & monitor public access computers
  • Promote and create awareness of the ROC & prospectcommunities.com
  • Participate in training and planning sessions as required
  • Submit regular reports
  • Use computer based management system
  • Lead recreation programs and technology related workshops for a variety of age groups. Responsible for daily duties such as greeting participants/parents, organizing equipment and supplies, preparing for activities and outings, distribution and collection of permission slips

Requirements for Hire:

  • Applicants must be entering full-time post secondary studies in the Fall of 2022 or continuing full-time post secondary studies in the 2022-23 school year.
  • First Aid, CPR, and WHIMS or willingness to obtain
  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada, must have resided in Nova Scotia at least six month prior to start of employment
  • Successful screening through Child Abuse Registry.
  • Note: proof of all of the above will be required.
  • At least one season/summer of experience leading children/youth in a recreation setting and designing program curriculum considered an asset.

Skills:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Highly motivated, personable & well organized
  • Experience working with the public (all ages) especially children and youth
  • Demonstrated experience with computer technology and applications
  • Willing to learn new skills as required.
  • Demonstrated experience with Internet applications
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member
  • Drivers license, access to a vehicle or reliable transportation as the PRCC is not located on a public transit route.

Salary: Starting wage for this position is $13.35/hr. This is a 35 hour/week position (some evening and weekends may be required).

Contract duration:
ASAP to August 31, 2022

Application Instructions:
Send resumes and cover letters by fax or e-mail (no phone calls).
Fax cover letters and resumes to (Fax) 902- 852-2867
Email cover letters and resumes to jobs@prospectcommunities.com

Drop off to
:
2141 Prospect Road
Hatchet Lake
Nova Scotia, B3T-1S1

Application Deadline: Sunday June 19 –  Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Work Location: Prospect Road Community Centre, Hatchet Lake