What We Do:
Arthritis Society Canada is on a mission to fight the fire of arthritis with the fire of research, innovation, advocacy and information and support. That’s because arthritis robs six million Canadians of their mobility, mental and physical well-being, and in some cases, their livelihood. It is Canada’s most common chronic condition, and there is no cure.
Why Join Us:
A career with us is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to use your talents to push back against the devastation of arthritis. Fighting the fire of arthritis gives meaning to our work, incites collective action and drives us to excellence in all we do. Our bold and ambitious strategic plan, Accelerating Impact, is propelling our work to create transformational change. We are united, transformative and impactful culture. Our people are essential to our efforts, and we will empower you to be successful in your role. We are honoured to be a 2022 Canada’s Most Admired™ Corporate Cultures winner, and proud to be accredited under Imagine Canada’s Standards Program.
Our Mission Team:
Our mission team is comprised of professionals nationwide in the areas of research, advocacy, innovation, and information and support. We are Canada’s largest charitable funder of arthritis research, helping spark new ideas and igniting careers to improve care for people today, and to find a cure for people tomorrow. Together with our fierce volunteers, we are fighting the fire of arthritis by advocating to all levels of government about pressing policy issues affecting the six million Canadians living with arthritis coast to coast to coast. We are investing in breakthrough, high-risk, high-reward research, collaborating on social impact projects to create transformational health change, and accelerating the success of innovators by getting their solutions to those that need them most. To help people with arthritis flourish and empower their care networks to support them, we are creating patient-centered, evidence-based information resources and developing critical programs.
Purpose of Role:
Arthritis Society Canada is actively looking for a student to join our team as an Assistant, Mission from May 21st to July 16, 2024.
The Assistant, Mission will help to ensure the effective delivery of our mission-related activities. Specifically, in the key areas of our childhood arthritis portfolio, including the camps, Club Sunrise and backpack program. The Assistant, Mission will support logistical, administrative and data reporting needs to ensure our programs and resources are achieving their intended results.
Key Accountabilities:
Programs & Partnerships:
- Assist with the organization and execution of Arthritis Society Canada's summer camps, Club Sunrise programs, and the backpack program for children and youth affected by arthritis. This may include developing arthritis education programming, overseeing camp inventory, creating schedules, etc.
- Support and manage incoming emails and inquiries directed to the backpack@arthritis.ca inbox from parents and stakeholders, ensuring timely responses and assistance.
- Provide support for everyday operations associated with mission-related programming as required.
Data Management:
- Assist with post-event and education resource user satisfaction surveys, compiling data and updating reports to ensure Arthritis Society Canada is meeting, and where possible exceeding, its reach and impact targets.
Other:
- Support with administrative tasks, data management and other duties as requested by management including potentially supporting other areas of our mission work.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills:
- Currently working towards a university degree or community college diploma
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. French language skills an asset.
- Well-developed time management and organization skills with an ability to efficiently manage a diverse range of assignments while meeting multiple deadlines.
- Proficiency in a wide range of computer skills including the Microsoft Office suite of products and Canva.
- Willingness to learn various software programs including CampBrain.
Working Conditions:
- Your position is Designated. This means you will work at least 1 days a week from our Toronto office and the rest of the days remotely/from home. The exact days you are required to work from our office will be determined by your supervisor.
- Requirement to be flexible and work additional hours to support business needs, where necessary.
- Access to high-speed internet.
Apply Now:
If you are interested in, and qualified for, this exciting opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@arthritis.ca by May 3, 2024 11:59am ET. We thank all applicants for their expression of interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Interested in a different role or know someone that would be a great fit for our team? We are creating an organization that is an exceptional place to work and volunteer. You are encouraged to visit our official careers site at www.arthritis.ca/careers where you can view all our current job opportunities across Canada and learn more about why you should join our team to help extinguish arthritis for good!