Summer Student, Delivery of Benefits Research Assistant

Location

Cranbrook, BC | Canada

Job description

Columbia Basin Trust is seeking a Summer Student passionate about community development to join our Delivery of Benefits team from May through August 2024 in one of our four offices: Castlegar, Cranbrook, Golden or Nakusp. If you are a self-motivated problem-solver who can prioritize multiple projects while ensuring accuracy and meeting deadlines, we want to hear from you!

The rate of pay for this position is $24.00 per hour.

Reporting to a Manager, Delivery of Benefits, the successful candidate will:

• Conduct research and analysis for Trust initiatives and programs relating to all sectors within the Delivery of Benefits team.
• Identify and communicate ideas, opportunities and issues that are relevant to the development and operation of Trust programs and initiatives.
• Have excellent communication skills and be able to summarise research findings into concise, readable reports.
• Support public meetings, advisory committee meetings or other related activities.
• Provide administrative and office support services.

We are seeking a post-secondary student familiar with and connected to the Columbia Basin region of British Columbia with excellent communication, research and analysis skills. Ideally, a student enrolled in community development, public administration, business, economics, planning or a similar program, with an environmental, social or business focus who is returning to school in the next academic year. Work or volunteer experience with non-profit societies, service clubs or community-based initiatives would be an asset.

How to apply:

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume on our website at by March 24, 2024. The Trust respects and values the rich and diverse cultures in the Columbia Basin. We welcome and encourage those with different backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Who are we?

Our staff team is made up of highly motivated, innovative and passionate individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment and want to contribute to Basin communities. Working alongside the people of the Basin, the Trust is committed to strengthening where we live, now and for future generations.

The Trust gratefully operates in the unceded, traditional territories of the Ktunaxa, Lheidli T'enneh, Secwepemc, Sinixt and Syilx Nations. This region is also home to six Metis Nation BC Chartered Communities. We have offices in four communities in the Basin: Castlegar, Nakusp, Cranbrook and Golden. These communities offer year-round outdoor recreation, a vibrant arts and culture scene, and much more.

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Salary

$24 per hour