Overview
Shift Project Assistant Jobs in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada at YWCA Halifax
Position: Shift Change Project Assistant
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Shift Change Project Assistant
Title:Shift Change Project Assistant
Department:Advocacyand Research
Reports to:Shift Change Project Lead
Job Classification:Term February 2025 – April 2026, Part Time (10 hours/week)
Location:This is a remote position, with an independent office setup and occasional travel for meetings
YWCA Halifax is a progressive, multi-service, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls, two-spirited and genderdiversepeople and their families at critical turning points in their lives. We work to transform lives by providing a continuum of services and programs that drive lasting positive change. Our four program focus areas include: promoting the health,wellness, andleadershipof women and girls;
advancing women’s economic and housing security; delivering quality, accessible, early learning, and childcare; and working to end violence against women, girls and genderdiversepeople.
Position Summary
The YWCA Halifax Shift Change Project is seeking a Project Assistant who is passionate about women’s economicempowermentinskilled tradesand systems change work. Reporting to the Shift Change Project Lead, the Project Assistant is responsible for helping the project organize various events and training with agency partners/stakeholders, women and genderdiversefolks in construction trades, and trades industry leaders.
Responsibilities
Review event/meeting needs and execute multiple timeline tasks
Contribute to team plans for project, events and programs;
Create and monitor project task timelines
Inform and work with Project team to consider how to manage multiple project event tasks
Ensure expenses/invoices are reported accurately and responsibly.
Work collaboratively with team members and partners.
Qualifications
Post-secondary diploma/degree;
1-3 years experience in event organizing, program assistance or other relevant fields;
Excellent written and oral communications skills, andattention to detail;
Experience with digital tools such as MS Suite, polling software, calendar planning, and creative technologies for media
Excellent time management, planning
Highly self-motivated and self-managed; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
The following skills and experiences would be an asset
Knowledge ofdiversity and inclusionchallenges limiting the participation of women and genderdiversefolks in the workplace;
Experience with event coordination;
Proficiency in productivity andcollaborationsoftware (such as Google or Microsoft Suite).
Closing Date:If interested, please send yourcover letter and resume in one documenttohby February 12th, 2025.
The YWCA Halifax is intent upon hiring a qualified individual from those who self-identify as African Nova Scotians, racially visible persons, women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons and persons of the 2
SLGBTQ+ community. The YWCA encourages applicants to self-identify.
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Title: Shift Project Assistant
Company: YWCA Halifax
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact, Administrative/Clerical
