| Youth Participation Assistant (COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSISTANT 3 ) |
| Municipality: |
City of Surrey |
This posting closed on
May 3, 2010
at 4:30 PM
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| Job ID: |
10-CAS-15 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) |
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| Department: |
Parks, Recreation & Culture |
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| Job Description: |
(Auxiliary – weekdays/weekends/evenings)
Working as part of the Community Development Services team, the Youth Participation Assistant will help design and implement afterschool programs to engage immigrant and Aboriginal youth volunteers in creating cultural-competency, capacity-building and dialogue opportunities for middle years aged children. |
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| Duties: |
Specific job activities will include:
• Working with a staff team to recruit, support and mentor a diverse and
inclusive youth volunteer team,
• Assist the youth team in developing the scope of activities,
• Evaluating and documenting the project, and
• Developing training materials and activities.
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| Educational Requirements: |
You have completed grade 12 and some post secondary education from a recognized institution, supplemented by 2 years related experience including supervision in recreation work or area of specialty or an equivalent acceptable combination of training and experience. |
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| Skill Requirements: |
The successful applicant must have:
• An interest in community development and inter-cultural communication.
• An understanding of issues relevant to immigrant and aboriginal communities is an
asset.
• Demonstrated experience in youth engagement and participation projects is an asset.
• Effective and sensitive communication skills and the ability to work in a team setting.
• Demonstrated initiative, a positive attitude, strong problem solving skills, excellent
judgment, and the ability to create welcoming and inclusive environments.
Candidates must have a current Emergency First Aid, CPR and a High Five certificate or acceptable equivalent (if working with children 6-12). Completion of a criminal records check and a valid BC driver’s license with a safe driving record will be required.
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| Address: |
14245 - 56th Avenue
Surrey, British Columbia
V3X 3A2, Canada |
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| Opening Date: |
March 3, 2010 08:30 AM |
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| Closing Date: |
May 3, 2010 04:30 PM |
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*If you are a creative, self-motivated person and have what it takes to make a positive contribution to the City of Surrey, we encourage you to apply on line.
City of Opportunity. Progress Through Diversity. The City of Surrey wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and advises that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
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