Are you looking to make a difference? Do you want to shape the course of Canadian communities? Do you like to have fun and enjoy collaborating with people?  You might consider employment with Big Brothers Big Sisters.

As employment opportunities arise, they are posted below. Qualified candidates are encouraged to send resumes to the contacts provided for each position. Only those candidates that are being considered will be contacted. No phone calls or e-mail follow-ups please.

Summer Activity Coordinator

Big Brothers Big Sisters KLH is a youth serving agency that focuses on providing programs for those age 6 to 16. We facilitate mentoring relationships in the community and local schools. Responsible to the Program Manager for all functions in relation to summer camp activities. 35 hours a week, some evenings and weekends, 8 weeks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Collaborate with team to plan, organize and facilitate day camp programs with youth across Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton
  • Collaborate with program manager on camp management
  • Assist Program manager with case management duties i.e. completing case notes, help facilitate client communications, assist with client intakes, maintain client files, etc.
  • Perform daily administrative tasks as needed Student will be responsible for other local initiatives that arise throughout the summer
  • Works cooperatively with program manager, executive director, and the Board of Directors
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
  • Qualifies for the Canada Summer Jobs Program through Service Canada
  • Pursuing an education in Early Childhood Education, Recreation and Leisure, Social Services, Social Work, Child and Youth Services, Education
  • Demonstrates high level verbal and written communication skills
  • Embodies, promotes, and models professional and ethical behaviour
  • Demonstrates initiative to work independently as well as in a team environment
  • Must possess reliable transportation.
  • Must be prepared to work some evenings and weekends if needed
  • Must be able to provide a police check, be over the age of 18 years, and complete screening with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton

Community Engagement Coordinator Assistant

Big Brothers Big Sisters KLH is a youth serving agency that focuses on providing programs for those age 6 to 16. We facilitate mentoring relationships in the community and local schools. Responsible to the Community Engagement Coordinator for functions in relation to marketing, social media, and fundraising events. 8 weeks, 35 hours a week, some evenings and weekends may be required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
  • Work in conjunction with the Community Engagement Co-ordinator on fundraising projects in both Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County. Including develop of marketing, social media campaigns, promotion, and implementation of event/activity.
  • Create and assist with social media marketing across several platforms.
  • Create and assist with marketing materials related to fundraising and program promotion.
  • Assist Community Engagement Coordinatorwith day to day tasks
  • Perform daily administrative tasks as needed
  • Student will be responsible for other local initiatives that arise throughout the summer
  • Works cooperatively with case manager, executive director, and the Board of Directors
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
  • Qualifies for the Canada Summer Jobs Program through Service Canada
  • Pursuing an education in Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising, or Office Administration
  • Demonstrates high level verbal and written communication skills
  • Embodies, promotes, and models professional and ethical behaviour
  • Demonstrates initiative to work independently as well as in a team environment
  • Superior skills in utilizing database programs such as Microsoft and Windows
  • Must possess reliable transportation.
  • Must be prepared to work some evenings and weekends if needed
  • Must be able to provide a police check, be over the age of 18 years, and complete screening with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton

Program Development Specialist

Big Brothers Big Sisters KLH is a youth serving agency that focuses on providing programs for those age 6 to 16. We facilitate mentoring relationships in the community and local schools. As our Program Development Specialist you will review, update, pilot and evaluate 4 group programs. Responsible to the Program Manager.

  • DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Review current group programs and make needed updates to information and delivery.
  • Pilot the group programs and evaluate their effectiveness.
  • Networking with Board of Education representatives and other related agencies in the community to create an awareness of the goals and objectives of Big Brothers and Big Sisters
  • Maintain proper documentation in accordance with national standards
  • Manage a small case load ensuring that match monitoring and evaluation systems are in place and including statistics of previous and on-going matches
  • Refer families to other agencies and/or programs as appropriate and necessary
  • Deliver Project Ignite and Developmental Relationship training to appropriate parties in accordance with Big Brothers and Sisters of Canada standards with particular attention to protocol for reporting abuse incidents
  • Work cooperatively with other staff, and the Board of Directors to meet the agency objectives.
  • Support the development of new initiatives and the enhancement of existing programs and marketing of Matching programs to business/industry and the community at large
  • Other fundraising, case/program management duties as assigned and/or for decided by organizational priorities.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
  • Social Service Worker diploma and/or other suitable formal education in the human services field
  • A minimum of two years related experience
  • Knowledge of community agencies and resources
  • Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication and documentation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively maintain and service a reasonable caseload
  • Demonstrated interviewing experience, facilitation and mediation skills with groups of children/youth
  • Must be prepared to work some evenings and participate in some weekend activities
  • Must provide police check clearance
  • Must have a reliable vehicle, possess a valid Ontario driver’s license and be willing to travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County
  • Embodies, promotes and models professional and ethical Standards