Job
Craft Program Coordinator
Number of positions
1
Job location
Saint John
Anticipated start date
Language requirement
English
Job category
Education
Workplace Essential Skills
- Reading
- Document use
- Writing
- Numeracy
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Thinking skills
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
The Craft Program Coordinator (CPC) will oversee craft programs for organized visits to Tucker Park, managing over 1500 expected participants from very diverse backgrounds including ages 4-90, socioeconomic factors, physical, mental, and emotional challenges. This challenging position involves coordinating craft lesson plans with environmental educational outcomes, planning, organizing, and ordering materials for all sessions. The CPC will also lead the "Kids in the Park Program" for young children, promoting appreciation for the natural environment through fun activities like crafts, short trail walks and talks, games, and other fun activities. This program will be available twice a week for four weeks during the summer. Other duties could be assigned as they arise.
Required skills include craft experience, strong interpersonal skills, ability to work with diverse groups, independence, problem-solving, and leadership. Assets include bilingualism and some computer skills.
Job
Maintenance Assistant
Number of positions
1
Job location
Quispamsis
Anticipated start date
Language requirement
English
Job category
Facilities/Property management
Workplace Essential Skills
- Reading
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Thinking skills
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Receives assignments from the Director of Maintenance Performs preventative maintenance on buildings and equipment on a scheduled basis such as inspections and repairs or replacing defective parts on equipment. Performs building maintenance and repairs such as painting, plastering, and assembling equipment. Maintains building grounds such as mowing lawns, planting flowers, snow removal, and landscaping. Performs minor equipment repairs on various equipment such as ovens, air conditioners, and wheelchairs. Performs basic plumbing and electrical duties such as replacing faucets and repairing electrical beds. Operates and services facility equipment such as tractors, vehicles and lawn mowers. Orders, receives, and stocks supplies. Assists contractors working on site
Job
Recreation Assistant
Number of positions
2
Job location
Quispamsis
Anticipated start date
Language requirement
English
Job category
Healthcare
Workplace Essential Skills
- Reading
- Document use
- Writing
- Numeracy
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Thinking skills
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Socialize w/ residents, One-on-one with residents who are lonely, or have minimal family/social contacts, assist w/ their meals, Answer call bells. • Weather appropriate: Take residents outside to courtyards or out front & around the building (Ask staff which residents in wheelchairs or ambulatory that may enjoy this. • Style hair, Nail care (check if diabetic) & manicures (ask staff who may enjoy this). • If there is no entertainment scheduled, think of an activity that you may wish to do w/ the resident e.g. movie, reading, reminiscing, cards, tea party & so forth. • Assisting the Day Program (KWCC) is acceptable, but your primary role Life Bio followed by recreation. • We encourage you to do group activities with other students but we ask that you not sit in groups. If you find you are sitting chatting with another student, take that opportunity to decide on the next activity and start something fun.
Job
Research and Map Development
Number of positions
1
Job location
Canterbury/Meductic
Anticipated start date
Language requirement
English
Job category
Other
Workplace Essential Skills
- Reading
- Document use
- Writing
- Numeracy
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Thinking skills
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Create maps specifically for Lakeland Ridges. The student will use addresses from the tax role and from Elections NB, place them on the map so the entity lines between neighboring communities are clear, the addresses between wards within Lakeland Ridges are clearly identified, as well as current fire boundaries. Once that is complete, the student may also assist with researching options to combine current subunits.
Job
Maintenance Assistant
Number of positions
1
Job location
475 Woodward Avenue, Saint John
Anticipated start date
Language requirement
English
Job category
Facilities/Property management
Workplace Essential Skills
- Reading
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Thinking skills
- Continuous learning
Receives assignments from the Director of Maintenance Performs preventative maintenance on buildings and equipment on a scheduled basis such as inspections and repairs or replacing defective parts on equipment. Performs building maintenance and repairs such as painting, plastering, and assembling equipment. Maintains building grounds such as mowing lawns, planting flowers, snow removal, and landscaping. Performs minor equipment repairs on various equipment such as ovens, air conditioners, and wheelchairs. Performs basic plumbing and electrical duties such as replacing faucets and repairing electrical beds. Operates and services facility equipment such as tractors, vehicles and lawn mowers. Orders, receives, and stocks supplies. Assists contractors working on site.
Job
Recreation Assistant
Number of positions
1
Job location
475 Woodward Avenue
Anticipated start date
Language requirement
English
Job category
Healthcare
Workplace Essential Skills
- Reading
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Thinking skills
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Socialize w/ residents, One-on-one with residents who are lonely, or have minimal family/social contacts, assist w/ their meals, Answer call bells. • Weather appropriate: Take residents outside to courtyards or out front & around the building (Ask staff which residents in wheelchairs or ambulatory that may enjoy this. • Style hair, Nail care (check if diabetic) & manicures (ask staff who may enjoy this). • If there is no entertainment scheduled, think of an activity that you may wish to do w/ the resident e.g. movie, reading, reminiscing, cards, tea party & so forth. • Assisting the Day Program (KWCC) is acceptable, but your primary role Life Bio followed by recreation. • We encourage you to do group activities with other students but we ask that you not sit in groups. If you find you are sitting chatting with another student, take that opportunity to decide on the next activity and start something fun.
Job
Maintenance/Labourer
Number of positions
1
Job location
37 McAllister Drive, Saint John, New Brunswick
Anticipated start date
Language requirement
English
Job category
Other
Workplace Essential Skills
- Reading
- Writing
- Numeracy
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Thinking skills
- Continuous learning
The successful candidate will be responsible for general grounds maintenance - mowing etc. ; maintenance of buildings; general construction and repairs of event booths for the Saint John Ex. ; cleaning; painting etc. The successful applicant must enjoy working the public and be capable of brainstorming and creating within a team.
Job
Barn Staff
Number of positions
2
Job location
Saint John
Anticipated start date
Language requirement
English
Job category
Other
Workplace Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Thinking skills
- Continuous learning
Location: Shining Horizons,
Position Type: SEED Program – Summer Employment (12 weeks)
Shining Horizons, a non-profit dedicated to equine-assisted therapy, is seeking Barn Staff to assist with daily barn operations. Our programs support children, youth, and adults through therapeutic riding, and equine-assisted therapy programming.
Responsibilities:
Cleaning stalls, paddocks, and the barn
Feeding and caring for the herd
Turning horses in and out
Steaming and soaking hay
Assisting with general farm tasks
Requirements:
Horse care experience is required
Ability to perform physical tasks outdoors
Reliable, responsible, and team-oriented
Gain hands-on experience in horse care while making a difference!
Job
General Labourer
Number of positions
3
Job location
Penniac
Anticipated start date
Language requirement
English
Job category
Facilities/Property management
Workplace Essential Skills
- Reading
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
General building maintenance, event set up and take down, property maintenance
Job
Building and Property Maintenance
Number of positions
2
Job location
Esteys Bridge
Anticipated start date
Language requirement
English
Job category
Facilities/Property management
Workplace Essential Skills
- Reading
- Writing
- Working with others
- Continuous learning
Mowing, weed trimming, daily cleaning of the centre