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Program Assistant - Multicultural Seniors Program
Program Assistant - Multicultural Seniors ProgramPinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre • Ottawa, ON, CA
Program Assistant - Multicultural Seniors Program

Program Assistant - Multicultural Seniors Program

Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre • Ottawa, ON, CA
1 day ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

1365 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON K2B 6X6, Canada

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5 : 00 AM

Job Title : Program Assistant - Multicultural Seniors Program

Department : Community Development Services

Status : Temporary Part-Time (1-year contract)

Hours : 3 hours per week (Wednesday mornings)

Pay scale : $18.564 / hr

Reports to : Health Promoter

Deadline : Until filled

Benefits include :

  • 3 weeks of paid time off
  • Flexible Health and Wellness Spendings Account
  • Employee Assistance Program

Mandarin speaking, reading, and writing is mandatory

This position is an existing vacancy

Who are we?

Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is an innovative, community-based, multi-service centre. We strive to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We work in partnership with individuals, families, and communities to achieve their full potential, paying particular attention to those who face barriers to care due to race, gender, income and / or ability. PQCHC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. If at any stage in the selection process, you require accommodation due to a disability, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.

Job Summary

The Program Assistant – Multicultural Seniors Program is responsible for outreach and assisting with seniors activities in the project. This position requires some facilitation skills, Chinese / English bilingualism essential.

Job Specific Responsibilities

  • Outreach activities to the Chinese population.
  • Provides information about community resources to project participants.
  • Assists participants with understanding of resources, flyers, workshops, etc. through language interpretation.
  • Participates as an active team member in project meetings.
  • Provide support to the group facilitator as required.
  • Other related duties as assigned.
  • Common Responsibilities :

  • Working in a manner that preserves confidentiality and seeks to minimize risk in keeping with Privacy and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures.
  • Working in a manner that incorporates health promotion and recognizes the determinants of health.
  • Incorporating and strengthening collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork.
  • Respecting and valuing the diversity of communities and individuals.
  • Contributing to the Centre’s activities to collect, analyze and report on data and relevant information, and participate in research.
  • Maintaining competence, and where applicable, a professional license to practice.
  • Supporting the Centre’s student and volunteer placement programs.
  • Promoting awareness of and participation in Centre activities.
  • Contributing to the Centre’s work by participating in meetings and committees, where applicable.
  • Working during both regular and extended hours of operation in locations identified by the Centre.
  • Contributing to the Centre’s efforts to secure and maximize resources for current and new programs, services and activities.
  • Participating in the Centre’s efforts to enhance its capacity through staff development.
  • Working in a manner that supports the Centre’s Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
  • Qualifications

  • High school diploma or 2-3 years related experience in a community setting.
  • Experience in seniors programming and working with seniors.
  • Understanding and sensitivity to poverty and minority issues.
  • Fluency in English and Mandarin is essential; other languages an asset .
  • Work hours are Wednesday morning-noon, mandatory with occasional Wednesday afternoon availability.
  • First Aid certification is an asset.
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