Program Assistant Black Empowerment Unit

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Program Assistant Black Empowerment Unit (BEU)

DEPARTMENT : Corporate Support Services

NUMBER OF POSITIONS : 1

JOB STATUS & DURATION : Temporary 13 weeks

HOURS OF WORK : 35 hour workweek

LOCATION : City Hall

HOURLY RATE : $18.53

JOB TYPE : Management and Administration

POSTING DATE : January 9 2026

CLOSING DATE : Janaury 19 2026

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY :

Reporting to the Lead Black Empowerment Unit provides program and administrative support to Corporate Projects Policy and Liaison team assisting in day-to-day duties. Supports the effective delivery of services and responds to general inquiries received by the Division. This role will support the Black Empowerment unit team in preparing reports presentations planning and programming of activities that advance the programs and projects of the Office and supports the coordination and tracking of Black Empowerment Units request.

Respond to customer inquiries / concerns and provide information regarding programs and services and escalates to appropriate City staff as required

• Support the Black Empowerment Unit work by identifying researching and developing resources and processes to enhance current and upcoming Black Empowerment efforts across the City of Brampton
• Assist and collaborate on sectional programs and special projects as required
• Provide administrative support including physical and electronic filing preparing memos and formatting reports
• Maintain records documentation and prepare reports as required
• Process online forms and provide support on sectional workflow procedures
• Assist with data entry and tracking and maintain data integrity
• Maintain an understanding of department programs and services
• Understand and adhere to Corporate Policies & Procedures Confidentiality Guidelines Emergency Procedures and Health and Safety Standards
• Attend meetings / training as required
• Work well within diverse groups in support of operational goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate corporate values at all times.
• Participate as a member of cross-functional team.
• Provide support / backup as necessary.

SELECTION CRITERIA : EDUCATION :

Working towards a degree or diploma in Human Rights Equity Studies. Public Policy or Administration Law or equivalent or a similar discipline or have a related experience or interest.

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS :

Demonstrated knowledge skills and / or lived experiences of equity diversity and anti-Black racism inclusion intersecting oppressions and other social justice issues and principles

These positions are funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program (202 6 ) and all applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria. For Eligibility Criteria please visit

Interview : Our recruitmentprocess may becompletedwith video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience please apply online by clicking the button above by January 19 2026 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of the application process applicants wil l be invited to complete a self- identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions . Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey please select prefer not to answer as a response to each question . All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity equity and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

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Required Experience :

Junior IC

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1