Program Assistant (Canada Summer Jobs) - Kelowna
Top Benefits
About the role
Strive Centre Kelowna is seeking a motivated and community-minded Program Assistant through the Canada Summer Jobs Program. This opportunity is ideal for youth interested in gaining experience in community services, recreation programming, administration, and non-profit operations.
This role combines administrative support with involvement in recreation programming, events, and participant engagement within the centre. This role provides valuable hands-on learning opportunities in administration, recreation programming, communication, and community support within a non-profit setting.
The successful candidate will support daily program and administrative operations while contributing to a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging environment for adults with diverse abilities.
Position Details
- Position: Program Assistant (Canada Summer Jobs)
- Location: Strive Centre, Kelowna, BC
- Hours: 35 hours per week (Between Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm)
- Duration: 8-week temporary summer position
- Start Date: Immediately
- End Date: August 28, 2026
- Compensation: $21.00 per hour
Eligibility Requirements – Canada Summer Jobs Program
To be eligible for this position through the Canada Summer Jobs Program, applicants must:
- Be between 18 and 30 years of age at the beginning of employment
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial and federal legislation and regulations
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) and be legally permitted to work in Canada
Why work for Strive?
- Employer paid Criminal Record Check Clearance
- Paid orientations
- Paid trainings (First Aid, CPR, etc.) and professional development
- Generous statutory holiday pay
- Flexible schedules to accommodate life/work balance
- An inclusive environment with team building events and cultural celebrations
- Health and wellness activities and incentives
- Milestone rewards
- Access to community member discounts
- Ongoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and career growth
Job Duties May Include but Not Limited to:
- Welcome participants and visitors while supporting front desk operations
- Answer phones, respond to general inquiries, and assist with scheduling support
- Assist with data entry, attendance tracking, filing, and organizing documentation
- Prepare program materials, orientation packages, activity supplies, and resource boards
- Support staff with recreational activities, events, and community outings
- Assist with participant engagement and day-to-day activities within the centre
- Support supervisors and program staff with small operational and administrative projects
- Contribute to maintaining a positive, organized, and inclusive environment
The ideal applicant shall possess:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable using computers, email, and Microsoft Office applications
- Organized, dependable, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Interest in community living, recreation, social services, or administration considered an asset
- Experience supporting individuals with diverse abilities is considered an asset, but not required
About Strive Centre Kelowna
The Strive Centre is a community-based recreation and support program that promotes social inclusion, skill development, and meaningful community participation for adults with diverse abilities. The centre offers recreational programs, group activities, events, and individualized supports in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
*without precedence and without prejudice*
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Strive Living Society is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.
Strive Living Society is grateful to operate on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Nations.
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About Strive Living Society
Strive Living Society (formally Howe Sound Rehabilitation Services Society) is a registered nonprofit organization that provides community and residential services for children, youth, adults, and seniors with diverse abilities.
Founded in 1988 by a Psychologist and Social Worker with the shared belief that even the most challenging individuals could live successfully in the community, Strive began as a modest group home for three young adults with developmental disabilities from the former Woodlands Hospital.
Today, Strive serves not only adults with developmental disabilities, but also children, youth, and seniors with physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, medical complications, mental health issues, autism spectrum disorders, behavioural obstacles, and/or dementia. In addition to residential resources, Strive operates drop-in centres, community-based programs, and home-based services.
Strive’s service area has expanded from North Vancouver to Greater Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, as well as the Sunshine Coast. Most of our programs are fully CARF accredited.
This grass roots agency now serves over 600 individuals, with headquarters based in beautiful Burnaby, BC.
Strive values all of its employees and cares about their well-being. We are proud to offer the following perks and benefits:
- Industry competitive compensation.
- Retention bonuses.
- Employer-paid benefits for all positions of 20+ hours per week, upon meeting eligibility requirements after three months.
- Employer contribution to Municipal Pension Plan.
- Opportunities to grow and advance.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- A great organizational culture; diverse and inclusive.
- Team building events, cultural and other fun celebrations.
- Health and wellness activities and incentives.
- Referral bonuses.
- A dedicated Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) team for all employees.
- An employee milestone and recognition program.
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Program Assistant (Canada Summer Jobs) - Kelowna
Top Benefits
About the role
Strive Centre Kelowna is seeking a motivated and community-minded Program Assistant through the Canada Summer Jobs Program. This opportunity is ideal for youth interested in gaining experience in community services, recreation programming, administration, and non-profit operations.
This role combines administrative support with involvement in recreation programming, events, and participant engagement within the centre. This role provides valuable hands-on learning opportunities in administration, recreation programming, communication, and community support within a non-profit setting.
The successful candidate will support daily program and administrative operations while contributing to a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging environment for adults with diverse abilities.
Position Details
- Position: Program Assistant (Canada Summer Jobs)
- Location: Strive Centre, Kelowna, BC
- Hours: 35 hours per week (Between Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm)
- Duration: 8-week temporary summer position
- Start Date: Immediately
- End Date: August 28, 2026
- Compensation: $21.00 per hour
Eligibility Requirements – Canada Summer Jobs Program
To be eligible for this position through the Canada Summer Jobs Program, applicants must:
- Be between 18 and 30 years of age at the beginning of employment
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial and federal legislation and regulations
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) and be legally permitted to work in Canada
Why work for Strive?
- Employer paid Criminal Record Check Clearance
- Paid orientations
- Paid trainings (First Aid, CPR, etc.) and professional development
- Generous statutory holiday pay
- Flexible schedules to accommodate life/work balance
- An inclusive environment with team building events and cultural celebrations
- Health and wellness activities and incentives
- Milestone rewards
- Access to community member discounts
- Ongoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and career growth
Job Duties May Include but Not Limited to:
- Welcome participants and visitors while supporting front desk operations
- Answer phones, respond to general inquiries, and assist with scheduling support
- Assist with data entry, attendance tracking, filing, and organizing documentation
- Prepare program materials, orientation packages, activity supplies, and resource boards
- Support staff with recreational activities, events, and community outings
- Assist with participant engagement and day-to-day activities within the centre
- Support supervisors and program staff with small operational and administrative projects
- Contribute to maintaining a positive, organized, and inclusive environment
The ideal applicant shall possess:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable using computers, email, and Microsoft Office applications
- Organized, dependable, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Interest in community living, recreation, social services, or administration considered an asset
- Experience supporting individuals with diverse abilities is considered an asset, but not required
About Strive Centre Kelowna
The Strive Centre is a community-based recreation and support program that promotes social inclusion, skill development, and meaningful community participation for adults with diverse abilities. The centre offers recreational programs, group activities, events, and individualized supports in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
*without precedence and without prejudice*
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Strive Living Society is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.
Strive Living Society is grateful to operate on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Nations.
Not the right fit? Search for Program Assistant jobs in Kelowna, BC
About Strive Living Society
Strive Living Society (formally Howe Sound Rehabilitation Services Society) is a registered nonprofit organization that provides community and residential services for children, youth, adults, and seniors with diverse abilities.
Founded in 1988 by a Psychologist and Social Worker with the shared belief that even the most challenging individuals could live successfully in the community, Strive began as a modest group home for three young adults with developmental disabilities from the former Woodlands Hospital.
Today, Strive serves not only adults with developmental disabilities, but also children, youth, and seniors with physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, medical complications, mental health issues, autism spectrum disorders, behavioural obstacles, and/or dementia. In addition to residential resources, Strive operates drop-in centres, community-based programs, and home-based services.
Strive’s service area has expanded from North Vancouver to Greater Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, as well as the Sunshine Coast. Most of our programs are fully CARF accredited.
This grass roots agency now serves over 600 individuals, with headquarters based in beautiful Burnaby, BC.
Strive values all of its employees and cares about their well-being. We are proud to offer the following perks and benefits:
- Industry competitive compensation.
- Retention bonuses.
- Employer-paid benefits for all positions of 20+ hours per week, upon meeting eligibility requirements after three months.
- Employer contribution to Municipal Pension Plan.
- Opportunities to grow and advance.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- A great organizational culture; diverse and inclusive.
- Team building events, cultural and other fun celebrations.
- Health and wellness activities and incentives.
- Referral bonuses.
- A dedicated Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) team for all employees.
- An employee milestone and recognition program.