Community Development Worker (Canada Summer Jobs)

Action for Healthy Communities•Edmonton, AB

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is available through the Canada Summer Job Placements. To be eligible to apply, you must: be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period. be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment, and have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations. About AHC Action for Healthy Communities (AHC) is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to building the capacity of individuals and groups to improve their lives and communities. Through mentorship, training, and community development, AHC supports inclusive growth, empowerment, and well-being across diverse populations. Our work is grounded in the values of collaboration, engagement, participation, personal development, Inclusivity, innovation, and excellence. Why Join AHC? Meaningful work supporting community development projects and staff PD. A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment. Opportunities for professional growth, training, and development. A role where your digital, interpersonal, and administrative skills make a measurable difference. Job Summary As part of the Community Development Unit (CDU), The Project Assistant will help our CDU Strategy Leads in implementing project activities focused on facilitating leadership training for community leaders, and professional development trainings for staff and volunteers.

Requirements

be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period.
be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.
have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
2+ years experience in a role facilitating project planning and implementation.
Strong organizational skills, accuracy in documentation, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Adaptability & Stress Management.
Digital & Computer Proficiency (CRMs, MS 365/Office, other cloud tools)
Some experience in facilitation & coaching.
Fluency in English; additional languages an asset.
Cross-Cultural Communication & Interpersonal Skills.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving.
Accuracy, Documentation & Attention to Detail.

Nice To Haves

additional languages an asset

Responsibilities

Assisting CDU Strategy Leads in the creation of outreach material by using digital media platforms incorporating artificial intelligence and conducting outreach and assessment with the training target participants (community leaders, staff and volunteers).
Supporting CDU Strategy Leads in the development and implementation of training strategies for each project target audience.
Provide logistic support to ensure training sessions are delivered effectively for the target audiences.
Coordinate planning and delivery of onsite, offsite, and/or virtual trainings.
Support planning and hosting of stakeholder interactions.
Completing administrative tasks such as writing summaries/reports, collecting and tracking participants information, ongoing communications with participants and stakeholders, tracking and maintaining training records, and conducting evaluations, as needed.
Performing other duties assigned by the supervisor.