Program Assistant-Community Services

at  Canadian Red Cross

Employee Working Location : In-person (St. Catharines, ON)
Employment Status : Temporary Part-Time (12 Months)
Salary Band : $21,436 - $26,793 / year or ($19.63 - $24.54 / hour)
The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) – an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. As a Canada’s Best Employers 2024, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment.

• Responsible for auditing, validating and submitting volunteer reimbursements to Supervisor.
• Works with Supervisor to accurately report Driver hours in the electronic timecard system.
• Assists Supervisor with booking and confirming Drivers’ schedules.
• Supports the operations when necessary with data input.
• Supports multi-site operations remotely when necessary.
• Gathers information on community programing and resources.
• Provide program information to clients and/or refer them to appropriate program staff or community partner.
• Responds to volunteer inquiries and assists with application forms, program information.
• Engages in retaining volunteers with events, feedback and communication.
• Support Supervisor to compile monthly reports as required.
• Reviews and monitors organizational standards of practice to minimize risk to client, volunteer and staff.
• Supports the Supervisor in facilitating the Driver training.
• Promotes and encourages staff participation in activities that foster a safer work environment.