Application deadline: None, position will be posted until filled.

Are you frustrated with what’s happening in the world? Do you feel excluded and powerless to drive a real change? We are! But we are doing something about it. Do you want to join?

If you are you under 30 and looking for meaningful work experience, you can be a part of our national team who supports newly settled refugees in Canada. Jumpstart Refugee Talent is looked to add Program Assistants to our Vancouver Office. This is employment opportunity can lead you on a path to a meaningful career. Become part of a national team who strive every day to economically empower refugees in Canada.

 Jumpstart Refugee Talent is a refugee led non-profit organization with offices in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary and the only national organization exclusively serving refugees seeking meaningful economic opportunities. Founded in 2016, we focus on the economic empowerment of newly settled refugees in Canada by facilitating meaningful employment and entrepreneurial opportunities.   
 
About the Job 
Jumpstart is looking for a Program Assistant to support refugee clients seeking employment related programs and services.  We are looking for an energetic, driven, and passionate self-starter with an interest in working with vulnerable communities in a program/project/operations coordination role.  

 This is a 12-week contract position, with funding support from the YMCA of Greater Vancouver. To be eligible you must be:

• Be between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
• Resident of the Greater Vancouver area/Lower Mainland
• A Canadian citizen, or permanent resident or a protected person as defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada and according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.

Reporting to Jumpstart’s Senior Manager, Programs & Strategy who works out of Toronto, you will work to support the operations of Jumpstart across one or several functions. Jumpstart will work with potential candidates to customize a role based on their interests and experience, and ambitions.

Responsibilities may include:

• Work with clients to deliver pre-employment and employment supports to improve their employability and secure meaningful employment. This can include client intake, resume building, mentorship, skills training, and employment support.
• Support our outreach efforts to ensure participation of refugee jobseekers in programs, skill building workshops and story sharing events.
• Supporting our Communications by developing, managing and delivering content across multiple communications channels
• Leverage our various cloud-based technologies and social media platform

 Required  

• Minimum 1+ years’ experience in a program/project coordination role
• Pursuing or completed post-secondary studies
• A self-starter who requires minimal supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Passion and motivation to gain meaningful experience in our field of work

  What We Offer 

• The opportunity to have an impact in a fast-growing organization serving vulnerable communities 
• Meaningful learning opportunities and work experience
• 12-week employment contract, fulltime 30-hour work week, at $17/hour. Compensation negotiable for more experienced candidates.
• All virtual communication solutions provided (Zoom, Microsoft Office, Salesforce, etc.) 
• Ability to work remotely or from one of our shared office environments in Vancouver/Burnaby   
• Opportunity for a full time equivalent (FTE) position, if funding permits

Jumpstart is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Refugees are especially encouraged to apply.  

Send your resume with a cover letter to careers@jumpstartrefugee.ca and write Program Assistant in the email subject.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Any applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Application deadline: None, position will be posted until filled.

Are you frustrated with what’s happening in the world? Do you feel excluded and powerless to drive a real change? We are! But we are doing something about it. Do you want to join?

If you are you under 30 and looking for meaningful work experience, you can be a part of our national team who supports newly settled refugees in Canada. Jumpstart Refugee Talent is looking to add a Graphic Designer to our Vancouver Office. This employment opportunity can lead you on the path to a meaningful career. Become part of a national team who strive every day to economically empower refugees in Canada.

Jumpstart Refugee Talent is a refugee led non-profit organization with offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Calgary and the only national organization exclusively serving refugees seeking meaningful economic opportunities. Founded in 2016, we focus on the economic empowerment of newly settled refugees in Canada by facilitating meaningful employment and entrepreneurial opportunities.  
 
About the Job:
Jumpstart is looking for a Graphic Designer to support the communications team. We are looking for an energetic, driven, and passionate self-starter with an interest in working with vulnerable communities. 

This is a 12-week contract position, with funding support from the YMCA of Greater Vancouver. To be eligible you must be:

• Be between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
• Resident of the Greater Vancouver area/Lower Mainland
• A Canadian citizen, or permanent resident or a protected person as defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada and according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.

Reporting to Jumpstart’s Communications and Events Partner, you will work to support the operations of Jumpstart across one or several functions. Jumpstart will work with potential candidates to customize a role based on their interests and experience, and ambitions.

Responsibilities may include:

• Finetune Jumpstart’s existing visual guidelines
• Design templates for brochures, presentations, promotional materials, and website elements.
• Meet with team members to determine requirements and vision for design elements, which may include multiple strategy meetings.
• Create multiple versions of a similar product and send them through approvals.
• Review finalized materials to be sure there are no errors.

 Required  

• Minimum 1+ years’ experience in graphic design role
• Pursuing or completed post-secondary studies
• A self-starter who requires minimal supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Adobe Suite Proficient
• Passion and motivation to gain meaningful experience in our field of work

  What We Offer

• The opportunity to have an impact in a fast-growing organization serving vulnerable communities
• Meaningful learning opportunities and work experience
• 12-week employment contract, full-time 30-hour work week, at $17/hour. Compensation negotiable for more experienced candidates.
• All virtual communication solutions provided (Zoom, Microsoft Office, Salesforce, etc.)
• Ability to work remotely or from one of our shared office environments in Vancouver/Burnaby
• Opportunity for a full time equivalent (FTE) position, if funding permits

Jumpstart is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Refugees are especially encouraged to apply. 

Send your resume with a cover letter to careers@jumpstartrefugee.ca and write Graphic Designer in the email subject, please include a link to your design portfolio in your application.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Any applications without a cover letter will not be considered.