06/18/2026
We are hiring!!
The opportunity.
The Community Wellness Collaborative requires one qualified and self motivated individual to assist us with the achievement of our Goals. This position is ideal for a person who thrives in a goal driven environment where they can manage their time and work independently. The successful candidate will be required to attend and present at Executive, Board or public meetings in addition to their independent work. They will be responsible for providing their own day to day work environment, Brandon travel and consumables.
Community Wellness Collaborative Program Assistant
Duties & Responsibilities
The Program Assistant provides essential administrative, coordination, and operational support to advance the work of the Community Wellness Collaborative Inc. (CWC). This position is responsible for supporting the role, activities, and strategic initiatives of the organization while ensuring effective communication, coordination, and operational efficiency.
Key responsibilities include:
• Provide administrative support including scheduling meetings, calendar coordination, filing and retrieving documents, maintaining records, and performing accurate data entry.
• Serve as a key point of contact for collaborators, working groups, community partners, and ensuring timely, professional, and clear communication via telephone, online, in person, and written correspondence.
• Follow up on the activities, priorities, and initiatives of CWC Working Groups, committees, and collaborative projects, ensuring tasks and related activities move forward effectively.
• Support the continued development of the Board of Directors through coordination of workshops, governance training, strategic planning sessions, operational planning activities, and recruitment of board members.
• Coordinate meetings, events, and organizational activities including the Annual General Meeting, political forums, workshops, training sessions, community events, travel arrangements, registrations, and event logistics.
• Assist in the development and coordination of organizational marketing and communications strategies, including website updates, social media management, branding consistency, logo usage, and promotional materials.
• Liaise with CWC collaborators, community organizations, government representatives, to foster strong working relationships and collaborative initiatives.
• Research and identify grant and funding opportunities; prepare or assist with funding proposals, grant applications, progress reports, and related documentation.
• Create and prepare reports, presentations, correspondence, and organizational documents using appropriate software tools.
• Represent and support the organization at executive, board, collaborator, community, and public meetings as required.
• Support community initiatives, partnership projects, and collaborative efforts that align with the CWC mandate and strategic priorities, as approved by the Board of Directors.
• Provide excellent client and stakeholder service while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and organizational standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
The position is responsible to: The 4 person Executive of the Community Wellness Collaborative Inc. For clarity the successful candidate’s point of contact will be the Board Co-Chairs.
Compensation:
$23- $26 per hour based on experience and demonstrated skills.
This position is estimated to be 10-12 hours per week.
Term:
July 2026- October 2027. The position includes a three-month probationary period, and continued employment thereafter will be confirmed upon successful completion of that probation. Continued employment the term is subject to securing funding.
Who are we?
The CWC acts to inform the community on issues of import and to provide a meeting place where projects of benefit to the community can be drafted and refined. It is a space where decision-makers and the community can come together to work towards wellness and learn from each other. It is a place where researchers can connect and find the appropriate stakeholders, where innovative initiatives are conceived and thrive. It supports development that is responsible and fair under Social Determinants of Health guidelines and engages the community in innovative actionable solutions to local challenges and opportunities.
How to apply:
Interested parties are encouraged to respond and must address previous experience in similar roles, provide examples of work products and work references.
Submit via email only to [email protected]
We appreciate all applicants and will be contacting those we intend to interview.
Interviews will be conducted in the first week of July 2026.
