Why should you join our team?
YMCA Calgary is a charity that ignites the potential in Calgarians. Since our inception in 1902, we have evolved into a vibrant organization operating in every quadrant of the city.
Guided by our core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, YMCA Calgary offers a growing hub of programming & services to address the needs of our community including connection and belonging, physical and mental wellbeing, child-care support, language instruction, affordable tutoring and more. We also ensure that no one is turned away, lowering financial barriers for youth, adults and families through the generous donations of our community. This impact takes place across our 7 health and wellness facilities, 6 childcare centres, 2 outdoor camps and 12+ community programs, empowering people of all ages and life stages to belong, grow, thrive and lead.
YMCA Calgary serves the community at our six health and wellness locations, six child care centres, two outdoor camp locations, and 60 community outreach locations. Join us in building healthy communities!
LINC Administrative Assistant (Part-Time, Contract)
ShawnessyYMCA
Start Date: Immediately
End Date: March 31, 2026

Salary: $18.00/hr

• The successful candidate’s schedule will be 20 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 9:00am – 2:00pm & some Fridays.

You can make an impact in the community - locally and across the globe. You will work with a fun culture of people and enjoy many of the benefits and opportunities the YMCA offers:

• Complimentary YMCA Calgary membership including a linked membership for dependent children;
• Program discounts;
• Ongoing leadership development and opportunities;
• Leadership award opportunities;
• Scholarship opportunities;
• Paid recertification and training.

What qualifications are we looking for?

At YMCA Calgary we strive to ensure our employees are a fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals. The successful candidates will have the following;

• ESL/LINC experience an asset
• Awareness of and empathy for issues relevant to new Canadians
• Effective organizational and administrative skills
• Current knowledge of LINC curriculum and resources is an asset
• CLB knowledge an asset
• Excellent communication skills
• Awareness of and empathy for issues facing new Canadians
• Computer skills in data base management
• Committed to providing quality service to program participants and the YMCA
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C certificated within the last 12 months from an approved AB OHS provider. Asset if certification is issued by one of the following five Canadian organizations: Canadian Red Cross, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Lifesaving Society, St John’s Ambulance and/or Canadian Ski Patrol.
• Able to produce evidence of a clear security clearance

What does this role look like at YMCA Calgary?

The LINC Administrative Assistant will:

• Maintain accurate individual student records
• Assist with YMCA and Federal government databases
• Keep ILVARC (Immigrant Language Vocational Assessment and Referral Centre) informed of seat availability on a weekly basis
• Manage inventory of current teaching resources
• Create letters for students (attendance, personal requests, etc.)
• Posting resources for staff on YConnect (YMCA’s internal Website)
• Assist in the coordination of field trips, guest speakers and computer lab usage
• Assist with evaluating students on a regular basis, and assist with EXIT testing to determine LINC level
• Various other duties as required

What qualities do we look for in YMCA Calgary Staff and Volunteers?

Our employees embody the YMCA values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. In addition, they model and are committed to the following competencies;

• Developing Self and Others: Developing people with a view toward present and future capacity.
• Building Purposeful Relationships: Relating to people authentically with their best in mind.
• Creating a Culture of Community: Gathering people to purpose and vision.
• Making Intentional Impact: Intending to make a difference every day.
• Thinking and Acting Strategically: Applying thoughts, words, and actions in service to the vision.
• Applying Business Acumen: Demonstrating excellence in technical skills and stewarding the YMCA Business Model.
• Innovating: Ability to know your environment, initiate and respond effectively to changing conditions.

Please note that evidence of a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search is a requirement
YMCA Calgary is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a valid Canadian work permit. YMCA Calgary is currently not engaged in international recruitment efforts as we are required to demonstrate that we have exhausted all means of recruitment both locally and nationally.
Potential candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview. This posting will close when a suitable candidate is found.
All applications are to be submitted online but for any position specific concerns or questions, please contact careers at, careers@ymcacalgary.org
Company
YMCA Calgary
Location
Shawnessy YMCA
Opening Date
03-09-2025
Closing Date
17-09-202

Please refer the Job description for details