Arts and Recreation Leader (Canada Summer Jobs Position)

Location: 817A Fort Street, Victoria, BC

Employment Type: Temporary, Full-Time

Duration: 280 hours total to be complete on or before August 30, 2025

Hours: 35 hours/week over 8 weeks

Wage: $17.85/hour

Position Summary

We are seeking a creative, inclusive, and highly motivated Arts and Recreation Leader to plan, lead, and evaluate peer activity groups for youth with disabilities. This is a dynamic opportunity for someone passionate about community engagement, accessible programming, and supporting diverse individuals in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Program Development: Design and schedule a range of peer-led group activities tailored to participants’ interests, including social, recreational, educational, and skill-building opportunities.
Facilitation: Lead inclusive group activities and ensure a welcoming and respectful space for all participants.
Outreach: Promote the program through flyers, social media, emails, and community engagement.
Participant Support: Offer encouragement and adapt to varying accessibility needs.
Collaboration: Work alongside VDRC staff and volunteers to coordinate venues, accessibility supports, and materials.
Evaluation: Collect participant feedback to assess program success and identify improvements.
Administration: Maintain attendance records, track expenses, and document outcomes.

Skills You Will Develop

Communication and collaboration
Adaptability and problem-solving
Creativity and innovation
Digital and technical skills
Program planning and evaluation
Reading, writing, and numeracy

Supervision & Mentorship

Supervisor Title: Executive Director
Supervision Type: Combination of on-site and remote, with daily check-ins
Mentorship Type: One-on-one, weekly meetings
You’ll receive job-specific training, clear task instructions, regular feedback, and support for skill development.

Eligibility

This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program and is open to youth who:

Are between the ages of 15–30 years old at the start of employment
Are legally entitled to work in Canada
Have a valid Social Insurance Number

We strongly encourage applications from youth with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ youth, Indigenous youth, Black and other racialized youth, and youth underrepresented in the labour market.

Education Preference

Secondary or post-secondary education (no strict requirement)

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role to Wendy Cox, Executive Director, at director@drcvictoria.com by May 16, 2025.

Video and Sound Recorder (Canada Summer Jobs Position)

Location: 817A Fort Street, Victoria, BC

Employment Type: Temporary, Full-Time

Duration: 280 hours total to be complete on or before August 30, 2025

Hours: 35 hours/week over 8 weeks

Wage: $17.85/hour

About Us

The Victoria Disability Resource Centre is a cross-disability, grassroots organization run by and for persons with disabilities. We are committed to promoting inclusion, independence, and access for all people with disabilities through advocacy and accessible programs.

Position Summary

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Video and Sound Recorder to support the development of our online Disability Inclusion & Awareness Training. You’ll collaborate with a passionate team to capture and edit impactful video content that reflects our values and engages a wide audience.

Key Responsibilities

Storyboarding & Planning: Work with staff to design the visual structure of training content.
Videography & Editing: Film and edit high-quality video and audio, incorporating graphics, subtitles, and other media to enhance engagement and accessibility.
Team Collaboration: Coordinate with VDRC staff to ensure the content aligns with the Centre’s mission and messaging.
Project Management: Maintain timelines and meet project deliverables.

Skills You Will Develop

Technical and digital media skills
Creative direction and innovation
Communication and collaboration
Adaptability and problem-solving
Reading, writing, and visual literacy

Supervision & Mentorship

Supervisor Title: Executive Director
Supervision Plan: Combination of on-site and remote work, with daily check-ins
Mentoring Plan: One-on-one mentoring on a weekly basis
You’ll receive job-specific training, clear work instructions, ongoing evaluation, and access to learning materials and skill-building support.

Eligibility

This position is part of the Canada Summer Jobs program and is open to youth who:

Are aged 15–30 years old at the start of employment
Are legally entitled to work in Canada
Have a valid Social Insurance Number

We strongly encourage youth with disabilities, racialized and Indigenous youth, 2SLGBTQI+ youth, and others underrepresented in the labour market to apply.

Education Preference

Secondary or post-secondary education (no strict requirement)

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a short cover letter explaining your interest and relevant experience to Wendy Cox, Executive Director, at director@drcvictoria.com by May 16, 2025.

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Arts and Recreation Leader (Canada Summer Jobs Position)