WINGS is a nonprofit organization in Edmonton that helps women and children who are escaping domestic abuse by delivering secure long-term housing, counseling, life skills education, and social programs. We are committed to maintaining a positive and engaging workplace for all employees.
“WINGS has the capacity to reduce suffering and to enable these people to change direction. It’s turning a corner, it’s the promise of hope. If just one woman gets healthy and is safe to parent their children, this has a tremendous ripple effect through generations.”
– Program Coordinator at WINGS
Join an amazing team atmosphere and help make a positive change in the lives of women and children in our community.
Interested in joining our team? WINGS is accepting applications for the following positions:
Shift Work Details:
Requirements of the successful candidate include:
Organizational Requirements:
Resumes to: adminsupport@wingsofprovidence.ca
No phone calls please
Child Care Worker Assistant
WINGS is currently accepting applications for: Child Care Worker Assistant. There are 3 positions available. Note: This is a temporary summer student position.
Time Period and Hours of work:
Start Date – June 26th, 2023
End Date – Aug 18th, 2023
Monday – Friday 9am-5pm
37.5 hr/wk
$15/hr
This position is funded by the Government of Canada Summer Jobs program and as such all applicants must be:
be between 15 and 30 years of age
be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
Applications will be screened as they are received, and this position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
The successful applicant will:
Work well in a team environment and have good communication skills both verbal and written.
Be in good physical health as this position requires continuous physical activity.
Work well with people including children – especially those vulnerable.
Work well as a team, as well as independently.
Take initiative and thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
Join a great team atmosphere and help make a difference in the lives of vulnerable women and children in our community! Must be energetic and have a passion for working with children of all ages: 3months-18years.
Responsibilities to the Program and Families include:
Early child development work in WINGS’ onsite childcare; working with children ages 3 months – Kindergarten.
Various administrative duties and tasks relating to client and program needs, including organizing paperwork for clients.
Assisting the Facility Coordinator with general cleaning and facility organization.
Light building maintenance – watering flowers, painting projects, monitoring the playground.
Helping to prepare apartments for families to move into – including cleaning, creating welcome packages, decorating apartments, and replenishing household items.
Helping with the daily operation of WINGS onsite donation program, which includes the sorting and organization of new and gently used clothing and household donations which are donated for the families from our community.
Assist with implementation of WINGS Summer Camp Program – Working with children and youth ages 6-18yrs. Responsibilities include:
Helping to prepare and execute the children’s daily summer activities, ie. outdoor recreational activities and field trips, help prepare daily snacks and special lunches.
Help to organize special event days for all the children and moms including Summer Kick-Off Celebration, Tie Dye Day, Family Activities, etc.
Ensure that the children’s program and sports equipment is organized, clean, and stocked.
Provide a warm, friendly, caring atmosphere to foster the healthy development and learning of children who have experienced family violence.
Required
Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector and Child Intervention Check
South East Location, Edmonton.
Resumes to: khand@wingsofprovidence.ca
No phone calls please
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