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Job Title: Community Centre Worker (Canada Summer Jobs)

Organization: Squamish Welcome Centre & Hotspot Computer Lab

Location: Squamish, BC

Job Type: Summer Student / Grant Position

About Us

The Squamish Volunteer Centre Society serves as a central and inclusive community hub in downtown Squamish. Our core mission is to combat social exclusion by fostering connection, providing essential resources, and building a more equitable community. We operate the Squamish Welcome Centre and the Hotspot Community Bookstore & Computer Lab, providing low-barrier access to technology, literacy, and wrap-around support services for our community's most vulnerable populations, including newcomers, seniors, and temporary workers.

The Role

We are looking for a friendly, empathetic, and creative Community Centre Worker to be an essential frontline presence at our center. In this role, you will empower community members through technology, provide exceptional client service, and help create a positive, inclusive atmosphere.

A significant portion of your role will also involve supporting our specialized outreach programs for newcomers and temporary workers. Strong skills in Canva are highly important for this position, as you will be creating visual resources, social media content, and promotional materials to support these initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

- Serve as a welcoming face at the front desk, warmly greeting visitors and answering inquiries about our programs and the Bookstore.
- Assist with the daily operations of the Hotspot Bookstore, helping patrons and keeping the space tidy.
- Open and close the center for community-led activities (eg. Magic the Gathering, Chess Club) and assist with the setup/takedown of various community events.




- Facilitate use of essential computer skills with seniors; safe online navigation, and practical tasks like printing, scanning, and email setup.
- Use Canva extensively to design engaging social media content, posters, and registration forms for community activities (eg., bird walks, bike repair workshops, outdoor recreational activities)
- Revise and update informational pamphlets (eg. healthcare access guides) and design clear infographics (eg., how to open a WorkSafeBC claim).
- Help distribute brochures and community resources to local medical offices, hospitals, and community partners.
- Maintain and update a master database of resources available for newcomers and temporary workers.
- Assist with program research projects
- Manage survey data by creating Excel databases to input confidential participant feedback.
- Coordinate event logistics for various programs, including creating registration forms, sending invite emails, managing consent forms, and setting up event spaces (chairs, tables, snacks)
- Help organize and distribute community donations from our storage room.

Qualifications/Skills Needed

- Oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills;
- Attention to detail and strong computer skills (typing, Google Drive, email etiquette, ect.);
- Knowledge of an additional language is an important asset;
- Knowledge and/or willingness to learn (quickly)



about the services and resources available in the community and for migrant workers in Canada more broadly;
- Cultural sensitivity and intercultural competence related to immigrant experiences;
- Proficiency in Canva is highly preferred and a critical component of the outreach tasks
- Robust intercultural communication skills, patience, and a genuine desire to help others and foster community inclusion.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects, from event logistics to data entry.
- Must meet Canada Summer Jobs requirements (be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment, and be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred).

Reports to Operations Manager

Works with Migrant Worker Support Coordinator, Community Centre Coordinator, Migrant Worker Support Program Coordinator, Bookkeeper, Volunteer & Language Coordinator, Grant Writer and all the Volunteers!

Hours and Terms of Work

- 30 hours per week @ $23.00/hour for 16 weeks. Please note, this position ends after 16 weeks of work.
- Hybrid in-person and remote possible following a mutually agreed-upon schedule
- 4% added to pay in lieu of vacation time.

Other perks

One free book per shift!

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter and a portfolio/examples of your Canva designs, if available (not required) by May 4th, 2026.

The Squamish Volunteer Centre Society is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Squamish, BC

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📌 Community Centre Worker (Canada Summer Jobs) (Squamish)
🏢 Squamish Welcome Centre
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