SEEDs Program Summer Assistant Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region (EAFWR)

Do you have a passion for people, relationships, inclusion and belonging? Do you want to work towards a community that welcomes and accepts everyone?

So do we!

Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region (EAFWR) is guided by the belief that people with disabilities are valued and contributing members of our community. We work alongside people with disabilities to build meaningful social relationships and create opportunities for connection and belonging.

We strongly encourage individuals with lived experience of disability, especially those who have faced barriers in the job market, to apply. At EAFWR, we see disability as a strength and value the insight, creativity, and leadership it brings to our work.

If this sounds exciting to you, come join our dynamic teams to help bring these values to life in our community.

Role:

The Supported Excursions, Experiences and Discovery (SEEDs) Program supports adults with disabilities to explore new cities and experiences with the support they need. These trips are about connection, discovery, and making meaningful memories.

As SEEDs Summer Assistant, you enjoy planning with accessibility in mind, collaborating with others, and helping to bring people’s ideas and goals to life. In this role, you will work closely with the Respite Recreation and Leisure (2RL) team to support the transition of group trips to the MyCommunityHub (MCH) platform. This work is part of expanding the SEEDs program to be more accessible to a wider community, beyond those already connected to EAFWR.

The position focuses on supporting the organization and communication needed for program registration and implementation on new platforms. As part of EAFWR’s skills‑building approach, this role is designed to support you in growing your skills in organization, system navigation, research, and Excel proficiency.

This position is funded through the Ontario Trillium Foundation Grow Grant.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 18 years of age and legally permitted to work in Canada
• Lived experience of disability required
• Brings collaboration, organization, flexibility, clear communication, and a positive attitude to teamwork
• Multitasking
• Must be reliable and dependable, punctual and committed
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
• Experience working with Microsoft excel
• Excellent written communication skills
• Comfortable working on a computer or laptop
• Must be eligible to work in Canada

Core Competencies:

This position will require the successful candidate to display Emerging Level competencies in the areas listed below, which are defined by the focus on building self-awareness and reflecting on one’s own behaviour, as laid out in the growth stages developed by the Developmental Services Workforce Initiative (Core Competencies | DS Workforce Initiative).

• Problem Solving and Decision Making - Uses an experience-based approach to problem solving and decision making
• Building Relationships - Establishes positive relationships
• Strategic Thinking - Takes initiative to respond to problems and opportunities
• Valuing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) - Values and respects all people, recognizing prejudices and systematic barriers which may exist within the current environment, which may limit participation and inclusion

EAFWR is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment. We recognize that people from underrepresented populations and intersecting identities often face increased discrimination or systemic barriers and may choose not to apply for a position if they do not meet/exceed the requirements listed in a posting. The requirements listed are guidelines, and candidates do not have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification to apply. Candidates are encouraged to seek accommodations to support their application.

Hours and Pay

• This is an in-office position. Work must be completed onsite at the EAFWR office (91 Moore Avenue in Kitchener)
• Part-time: Up to ten (10) hours per week
• Wage: $17.74-$18.82/hour + 6% in lieu of vacation time for each position
• Contact length: This is a 16-week contract, ending September 30, 2026

Responsibilities and Functions:

Reporting to the Supported Excursions, Experiences and Discovery (SEEDs) Program Coordinators, the Summer Assistant will:

• Monitor participant registrations in MyCommunityHub
• Send completed registration forms to support staff
• Save registration forms in EMH ware
• Send information links to registered participants
• Connect participants with appropriate support providers after registration closes
• Communicate required activity purchases to 2RL Coordinators

Extend-A-Family is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring that people with disabilities have the same opportunity of access to employment.

To apply for this position, please follow the application process on ADP Workforce Now by no later than 11:59 PM on May 20, 2026. A resume is required, and you may also include a cover letter outlining your interest in the position.