Location: YMCA Centre for Immigrant Programs
Program: Active Living
Position Status: Part-Time
Compensation: $17.69/hour
There is potential inside all of us – we all have it in us to shine.
Every charity exists to help solve a problem – our
charity exists to help solve many problems, from childcare shortages, social
isolation, mental health issues, access to wellness, and more. Today, our
network is spread across 100+ program locations in HRM and the province,
meeting the most urgent needs of our communities in mental health supports,
accessible childcare, supporting an increasing immigrant population, safe
spaces for youth to grow and lead, helping to navigate a precarious labour
market, delivering wellness programming for all, and creating community for
isolated older adults.
We give people the tools, encouragement, and safe
space to discover their inner strength. When they know someone’s in their
corner, with unconditional support, they realize they can do more than they
thought possible. It’s your support, expertise, and guidance that helps people
ignite their full potential and shape our neighbourhoods into vibrant and
healthy communities.
With us at their side, they can Shine On.
As part of your total compensation:
- Complimentary
YMCA membership to our Health & Fitness facilities
- Access
to Y at Home, where you can participate in fitness programs from your own
home
- Discounts
on YMCA childcare and camp programs
- Three
(3) weeks’ vacation entitlement and paid wellness days
- Comprehensive
benefits package and pension
- Complimentary
wellbeing and counselling services
About the role:
Under the leadership and direction of the Program
Coordinator, and in collaboration with program staff, the Program Assistant
will provide direct, hands-on support in the daily operations of programs and
services. This role focuses on assisting staff
and clients in a variety of tasks, ensuring smooth delivery of services and
program activities. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and
ready to assist with a
range of service delivery tasks in a dynamic, client-focused environment.
In this role, you will:
- Provide
logistical support to clients during program and service delivery,
including helping them with basic tasks and navigation of the space and
paperwork
- Assist clients
with basic tasks like checking in, directing them to appropriate resources
or staff, and answering simple inquiries
- Offer
on-site assistance to
clients as they engage with the program
- Ensure
clients feel welcomed and supported by offering a friendly and helpful
presence
- Assist with
the setup and organization of program space and materials for events or
activities, such as workshops, orientation sessions, or community meetings
- Help
clean up and organize after events, returning spaces to their original
condition
- Provide
support to the team which may include data entry, file organization, and
basic documentation tasks
- Assist with
the collection of basic feedback from clients after events or activities
to inform program improvements
- Provide
general assistance to
the program team as needed, helping with tasks that support the overall
function of the program
- Help maintain a
welcoming, inclusive clean, and organized environment for clients and
staff
- Support
the team with recruitment and promotion efforts
Education and skills qualifications:
- Strong
attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage
multiple competing deadlines and tasks
- Ability
to present information clearly and concisely
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills, with a respectful and inclusive
approach to working with clients, coworkers, and partners
- Demonstrated
active listening and problem-solving
- Cooperative,
adaptable, and positive team player
- Advanced proficiency in
Microsoft Office (e.g., Publisher, Excel, Word, Office 365 apps, etc.)
- Ability
to maintain confidentiality
and appropriate boundaries with
client
- Capacity
to thrive in a fast-paced environment with varying situations
- Ability
to create welcoming, safe, and inclusive program environments
- Experience
working with diverse communities, youth, seniors, or newcomers (an asset)
- Additional
Language is an asset.
To apply:
Please apply online at https://ymcahfx.ca/workwithus/ by
Friday June 12, 2026.
Please note that all successful candidates are
required to provide:
- A
Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and Child Abuse Register
Check (less than 6 months old), if 18 years of age or older
- Valid
First Aid and CPR Training
Please note that background checks are reviewed on an
individual basis – offenses, if any, are based on role and Child Safeguarding
requirements, and may not eliminate candidates from employment at our YMCA.
At the YMCA, we are committed to fostering a diverse,
inclusive, and equitable workplace where every team member feels valued,
respected, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We
believe that a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences enrich our
organization, enabling us to better serve our community and achieve our
mission. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from
individuals of all backgrounds, including Black, Indigenous, People of Colour,
racially diverse, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, gender-diverse people, people with
diverse abilities, members of ethnic minorities and faith groups, foreign-born
residents, and veterans to apply.
If you require accommodation during the hiring
process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate
accommodation.
