Junior Development Assistant - Canada Summer Jobs - 1 Position

The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA)•Vancouver, BC

8d•CA$22 - CA$22•Onsite

About The Position

The BC SPCA is seeking a Junior Development Assistant for a temporary, full-time, 8-week position at their Provincial Office in Vancouver, BC. This role is part of the Canada Summer Jobs program and focuses on database management activities to ensure clean and accurate data for fundraising. The position involves participating in database maintenance, updating, and basic analysis, with duties primarily focused on these areas. The ideal candidate will support the Manager, Data Assets & Generosity Services in ensuring data integrity and assisting in the development of data strategies. The BC SPCA is committed to diversity, inclusion, and making a difference in animal welfare across British Columbia.

Requirements

Some post secondary school or equivalent in computer science, database management or relevant discipline and up to six months work experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable to the employer).
Computer experience: Windows, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel). Strong excel skills are essential.
Comfortable working with data: establishing data points, accurate record keeping, collecting data, analysis, using data to support initiatives, and to demonstrate success, need or areas of concern.
Exceptional, written, oral and persuasive communication skills, including an ability to relate respectfully to a diverse audience.
Strong desire to provide excellent customer service skills: patience, professional, positive attitude, attention to detail, accuracy and adaptability
Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with colleagues, customers and volunteers
Highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision
Ability to identify problems and opportunities as well as bring forward solutions.
Ability to thrive in an open concept and fast-paced work environment and to meet firm deadlines.
Philosophical harmony with the vision, mission, and strategic directions of the BC SPCA.
Must be between 15-30 years of age at the start of employment and looking for career-related experience (Canada Summer Jobs requirement).
Must 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 (Canada Summer Jobs requirement).
Must 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 (proof required) (Canada Summer Jobs requirement).

Nice To Haves

Any CRM (Customer Relationship Management), regular expression, or Excel formula experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

Manage duplicates in Raiser's Edge (RE) and Luminate Online(LO)
Review and resolve RE export to LO exceptions
Review various data clean up queries daily
Work with Senior Officer on new data projects as required to improve existing database functions and create new data strategies for new processes
Update instruction manuals as required
Import exception files for large import projects
Import various files as assigned
Update and build import and export profiles as required
Import and export for additional projects as required to support team and organization
Support the Senior Officer, Data Assets in meeting all data needs to support Revenue Development in achieving fundraising goals.
Provide general administrative or event-related support to the department as required.
Lead by example in professionalism and commitment to excellence.
Commit to making the BC SPCA a provincial leader in fundraising expertise and results.
Commit to continued education and learning as it relates to fundraising generally and database management, tools and trends specifically.
Participate in Revenue Development and organizational staff meetings as required.
Other duties as assigned.