Special Project Assistant - Full time (30-40hrs/week), temporary contract (Summer 2019). $12.65 - $13.85/hr.
If you answered yes to any of these, and you’re aged between 15 and 30 – read on and find out more about this exciting opportunity to work with the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce on a special project!
The Project Assistant will collect and analyze information from Chamber members which will be used to improve our Membership Services, helping us to support local businesses better. As an essential part of our small team, you will be making a difference to the business community and the members we support.
This is no ordinary summer job. This project provides the perfect opportunity to practice skills and grow your knowledge, to share ideas and work collaboratively with the whole team. You will work with a close-knit, professional, supportive team and receive mentorship along the way. You will gain experience in business, administration, communication, networking, data analysis and more! We believe no other summer job can rival that! This project is an excellent experience for your resume and could help kickstart a career.
Key responsibilities will include:
You might be the ideal candidate if:
This position is funded by the Federal Government’s Canada Summer Job program, to be eligible to apply, candidates must:
About the Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce offices can be found on Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, on Vancouver Island. Overlooking the river means that we are privileged to work in a pleasant and peaceful office environment! Within the team, we share ideas, and support each other to be the best we can be. From time to time, members drop in for information or to use the board room which is available for rent. We are proud to support a thriving local business community and to be part of a vibrant array of events and year-round activities. You can find out more about the work of the Chamber of Commerce at www.comoxvalleychamber.com.
How to apply:
Please write a cover letter answering the following questions:
- Are you a recent graduate, or student looking for a meaningful summer job?
- Are you looking for an opportunity to build connections and your resume?
- Do you want to learn more about business?
- Are you looking for a new career but need a springboard to start from?
- Do you have a passion for precision and an eye for detail?
If you answered yes to any of these, and you’re aged between 15 and 30 – read on and find out more about this exciting opportunity to work with the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce on a special project!
The Project Assistant will collect and analyze information from Chamber members which will be used to improve our Membership Services, helping us to support local businesses better. As an essential part of our small team, you will be making a difference to the business community and the members we support.
This is no ordinary summer job. This project provides the perfect opportunity to practice skills and grow your knowledge, to share ideas and work collaboratively with the whole team. You will work with a close-knit, professional, supportive team and receive mentorship along the way. You will gain experience in business, administration, communication, networking, data analysis and more! We believe no other summer job can rival that! This project is an excellent experience for your resume and could help kickstart a career.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Collecting, entering and analyzing data
- Attending events and sessions to talk with and interview member businesses
- Assisting with focus groups
- General administration tasks related to the project
You might be the ideal candidate if:
- You love to meet new people
- You love to have interesting, in depth conversations
- You are curious and great at asking questions
- You are considerate, tactful and mindful of others’ needs
- You think spreadsheets are awesome and understand how data can tell a story
- You are a bit obsessed with organizing (is your sock drawer colour-coded?)
- You are resourceful and unafraid to work autonomously
- You have creative ideas and are proud to share them and collaborate with others
- You want the work you do to make a difference
This position is funded by the Federal Government’s Canada Summer Job program, to be eligible to apply, candidates must:
- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
- Be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or person to whom Refugee status has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulation.
About the Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce offices can be found on Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, on Vancouver Island. Overlooking the river means that we are privileged to work in a pleasant and peaceful office environment! Within the team, we share ideas, and support each other to be the best we can be. From time to time, members drop in for information or to use the board room which is available for rent. We are proud to support a thriving local business community and to be part of a vibrant array of events and year-round activities. You can find out more about the work of the Chamber of Commerce at www.comoxvalleychamber.com.
How to apply:
Please write a cover letter answering the following questions:
- What attracts you to this job?
- What makes you a suitable candidate?
