careers

Head Office

Assistant, Volunteer Engagement

As a member of the Volunteer Program team, the Assistant will work closely with the Coordinator, Volunteer Program to help build the tools for the successful recruitment, retention and recognition of volunteer resources for the Society. You will help develop and implement the orientation, training, recognition and retention of volunteers, and perform volunteer needs assessment for the various departments. This is a 2-month, full time position, with a flexible start date between now and July 1st, 2019. Click here for a complete role description.

Accounting Clerk

The role of Accounting Clerk involves hands-on experience in major accounting cycles and supports the Director of Finance with capital and operational budgeting. This is ideal for an accounting student who is keen to gain experience in internal controls, forecasting and analysis. You will process and ensure compliance for hourly payroll, update operating and capital budgeting schedules, and analyze financial operating results and report on significant variances to Departments. It is a 2-month position with full-time office hours. Starting June 3rd, 2019 and ending July 26th, 2019. Click here for a compete role description.

Activity Leader – Urban Activities Program

In this role, you will provide supervision and support to participants in the Easter Seals Urban Activities Program (UAP). The UAP is an activity-based day program that aims to help youth ages 13-18 and young adults ages 19-29 develop new skills and confidence in a fun, friendly environment. The program is based out of Vancouver, North Van, and Surrey. This is a full-time, 6 week position funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Grant, starting June 24th, 2019 and finishing August 5th, 2019. Click here for a complete role description.

Assistant, Marketing and Communications

As a member of the Marketing & Communications team you will provide support to the Manager of Marketing & Communications. Various responsibilities include: assist in the development and production of a wide range of marketing and communication materials; assist in preparing, writing and designing newsletters; assist in the preparation and writing of press releases, briefs, blogs, interviews and similar documents; update and manage website content; produce and/or edit videos for use in promotion; create, design and write social media posts; and track and prepare reports on social media. This is a 2-month, full-time position with a flexible start date between now and July 1st, 2019. Click here for a complete role description.

Easter Seals Summer Camps

Camp Staff

Easter Seals BC/Yukon is seeking qualified firms to provide Food and Housekeeping services at Camp Winfield and at Camp Shawnigan during camping season.

Easter Seals BC/Yukon has undertaken a Request for Proposal (“RFP”) process to solicit services for Camp Winfield and Camp Shawnigan.

If you know of anyone who may be qualified and interested in submitting a proposal, please have them contact Easter Seals BC/Yukon and request an RFP package. The RFP package provides full details about the duties and requirements of the contract and includes instructions on how to submit a proposal.

Please note the response due dates indicated below.

Camp Winfield:

Food Services – Winfield

• Operate the Winfield kitchen and prepare meals for campers, counselors, support workers, volunteers & staff.
• Meals are required during training days (7 days) and family camp (3 days) in June (Dates TBA). On training days, meals will be required for approximately 20 persons, and during family camp for approximately 80 persons.
• Meals are required for approximately 100 persons when the camp is in session from June 30^th through July 26^th 2019.
• Meal services are generally 3 meals per day, with the exception of the first and last day of each cycle.
• Camp Winfield has a fully equipped kitchen.
• Interested proponents will be required to develop healthy menus and source and manage food contracts.
• Interested parties should request RFP: 2018-001001
• Responses must be received by February 8^th, 2019

Housekeeping Services – Winfield

• Provide general housekeeping services at the camp when camp is in session.
• Services are required during training (7 days), and during family camp (3 days) in June (Dates TBA).
• Services are required when the camp is in session from June 30^th through July 26^th 2019.
• Interested parties should request RFP: 2018-002001
• Responses must be received by February 22, 2018

Camp Shawnigan:

Food Services – Shawnigan

• Operate the Camp Shawnigan kitchen and prepare meals for campers, counselors, support workers, volunteers & staff.
• Meals are required for training days (2 days), August 1st and 2^nd, 2019 for approximately 20 persons.
• Meals are required for approximately 100 persons when the camp is in session from August 4^th through August 30^th, 2019.
• Meal services are generally 3 meals per day, with the exception of the first and last day of each cycle.
• Camp Shawnigan has a fully equipped kitchen.
• Interested proponents will be required to develop healthy menus and source and manage food contracts.
• Interested parties should request RFP: 2018-001002
• Responses must be received by February 8^th, 2019

Housekeeping Services – Shawnigan

• Provide general housekeeping services at the camp when camp is in session.
• Services are required for training days, August 1^st and 2^nd..
• Services are required when the camp is in session from August 4th through August 30^th, 2019.
• Interested parties should request RFP: 2018-002002
• Responses must be received by February 22^th, 2019

If you know of anyone who may be qualified and interested in submitting a proposal, please have them contact Easter Seals BC/Yukon and request an RFP package. The RFP package provides full details about the duties and requirements of the contract and includes instructions on how to submit a proposal.

Additional Summer Camp Opportunities

Every year we hire energetic, dedicated individuals who show compassion, leadership and creativity and want to have an active, rewarding summer experience. For many, camp is a stepping stone to careers in medicine, physiotherapy/occupational therapy, nursing, education and recreation. Camp is more than a summer job – it’s a positive, life-changing experience where you’ll create lasting and rewarding experiences and friendships.

For a list of current camp positions available click here.