Join the ERDO Team!

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Do you have a passion for Christian humanitarian ministry and want to be part of incredible life-transforming work?

ERDO (Emergency Relief and Development Overseas) is a registered Canadian charity that serves as the humanitarian agency of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC). We work in over 30 countries worldwide providing child sponsorship, responding to crises and developing communities. We work with the world’s poorest people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender. Learn more about our mission, vision and values.

Three Summer Job Opportunities

Resource Development – ChildCARE Plus Administrative Assistant – 35 hours/week – $17.50/hour

We are looking for a qualifying youth to join our team in a paid summer position, commencing May 6, 2024 and ending August 23, 2024. This position will be of interest to students currently studying the area of administration.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

Prepare and record child-related correspondence from both donors and sponsored children
Assemble newsletter content from project partners for mailing to sponsors
Enter child-related data into a database using Raiser’s Edge
Create child sponsorship profiles based on information provided by project staff
Assist in editing photos and preparing biographical information for online sponsorship promotions
Perform general administrative and research duties as assigned to support the marketing and communications work of ERDO’s Resource Development department.

The student will be supervised and mentored by ERDO’s ChildCARE Plus Manager. Through this experience the student will learn skills needed to prepare communication materials related to international development issues, with a particular focus on child poverty.

Work Environment:

This job takes place at ERDO’s office in Mississauga, ON, in a pleasant work environment with free parking
ERDO’s office is located on the second floor and offers a barrier-free environment
The successful candidate will be provided with a workspace and computer for the performance of their work

Qualifying applicants:

This is a Canada Summer Jobs position. In accordance with the Canada Summer Jobs 2024 requirements, to be eligible you 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 protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment*; and,
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.

To apply for this position, send your resume and a cover letter outlining how your qualifications fit with this role to Summer1@erdo.ca by April 10, 2024. Please include the title of this job in the subject line of your e-mail. In your cover letter, please explain how your application aligns with ERDO’s mission, vision and values. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

ERDO welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Please note that this position is contingent upon approval by the Canada Summer Jobs Program.

*International students are not eligible participants. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, as well as those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa or work visa are ineligible. As the objective of the Canada Summer Jobs program is to support youth entering the Canadian labour market, the temporary nature of an international student’s time in Canada does not allow for a long-term connection to the labour market.

International Programs-ChildCARE Plus Programs Administrative Assistant – 35 hours/week – $17.50/hour

Tasks & Responsibilities:

Assist in administrative tasks related to child sponsorship programs
Write and edit ChildCARE Plus program documents
Collaborate on revising ChildCARE Plus policies, templates, and presentations
Research and compile information and organize documents using online tools
Perform general administrative and research duties as assigned to support the ChildCARE Plus Programs

The student will be supervised and mentored by ERDO’s ChildCARE Plus Program Officer, with ample opportunity to work cross-functionally with the International Program department. Through this experience the student will learn the skills needed to prepare documents related to international development issues.

Work Environment:

This position will be performed remotely, however, some in-office meetings may be required
The successful candidate will be provided with a computer for the performance of their work

Qualifying Applicants:

This is a Canada Summer Jobs position. In accordance with the Canada Summer Jobs 2023 requirements, to be eligible you 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 protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment*; and,
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.

To apply for this position, send your resume and a cover letter outlining how your qualifications fit with this role to Summer3@erdo.ca by April 10, 2024. Please include the title of this job in the subject line of your e-mail. In your cover letter, please explain how your application aligns with ERDO’s mission, vision and values. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

ERDO welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Please note that this position is contingent upon approval by the Canada Summer Jobs Program.

* International students are not eligible participants. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, as well as those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa or work visa are ineligible. As the objective of the Canada Summer Jobs program is to support youth entering the Canadian labour market, the temporary nature of an international student’s time in Canada does not allow for a long-term connection to the labour market.

International Programs Assistant/Researcher – 35 hours/week – $17.50/hour

Tasks & Responsibilities:

Write and edit program documents
Assist in revising program policies, templates, proposals and presentations
Research and collect data for reports, paying particular attention to trends and best practices in the development sector
Collaborate on updating and organizing program management tools
Perform general administrative and research duties as assigned to support the International Program Department

The student will be supervised and mentored by ERDO’s Program Analyst, with ample opportunity to work cross-functionally with the International Program Department. Through this experience the student will learn the skills needed to prepare documents related to international development issues.

Work Environment:

This position will be performed remotely, however, some in-office meetings may be required
The successful candidate will be provided with a computer for the performance of their work

Qualifying Applicants:

This is a Canada Summer Jobs position. In accordance with the Canada Summer Jobs 2023 requirements, to be eligible you 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 protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment*; and,
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.

To apply for this position, send your resume and a cover letter outlining how your qualifications fit with this role to Summer2@erdo.ca by April 10, 2024. Please include the title of this job in the subject line of your e-mail. In your cover letter, please explain how your application aligns with ERDO’s mission, vision and values. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

ERDO welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Please note that this position is contingent upon approval by the Canada Summer Jobs Program.

ERDO – 2450 Milltower Court, Mississauga ON L5N 5Z6 – www.erdo.ca

For other future opportunities…

If you would like to have your resume on file with us, please send it to HR@erdo.ca and indicate in the subject line of your message what type of position you are looking for. These areas indicate the types of work we are involved in:

Accounting
Administration
Church Relations
Communications
Customer Care
Data Entry
Finance
Fundraising
Program Management
Public Engagement

Thank you for your interest in ERDO and working with our team.