The Federation of Community Social Services of BC (The Federation) is seeking a quick
learner with strong organization and information-gathering skills who enjoys working in a
team environment.
This is a contract position (1-year with the possibility to extend) working from a remote home
office. The successful applicant will be responsible for:
• Administrative tasks to support the Federation’s Programs and Services team including
formatting documents and presentations
• Providing technical support for online meetings
• Monitoring, collecting, and tracking stakeholder activity
• Monitoring and tracking short-term Federation projects
• Tracking new research on priority issues and participating in literature reviews as needed
We are seeking an individual who:
• Is interested and passionate about issues of social justice
• Can identify emerging provincial, national, and global trends in relation to community
social services
• Is experienced employing a critical and anti-oppressive lens to research and policy
analysis
• Is able to conduct quantitative analysis
• Is able to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment
• Is proficient using various software including MS Office, Zoom, and Survey Monkey
• Has strong organizational skills and experience in minute taking, scheduling, and
developing and maintaining filing systems
• Is flexible and cheerfully pitches in as needed
• Approaches challenging work with compassion, kindness, and grace
As part of our commitment to social justice and reconciliation we encourage equity-seeking
individuals to apply, including those who identify as: Two-Spirit, Indigiqueer, non-binary,
transgender, Indigenous, Black, immigrant or refugee.
Those who are interested are asked to submit a cover letter and CV to Sherry Sinclair,
Director of Programs and Services, [email protected] by January 27, 2021. We thank all
applicants; however, only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted.