Responsible To: MDSC Program Manager (or Designate)

Salary: $17/hour for 35 hours/week, for a duration of 8 weeks with the possibility of extension.

Summary:

Under the direction of the MDSC Program Manager, the Summer Student – Project Assistant is responsible to meet all criteria, and carry to completion projects that he/she is charged with, and shall coordinate all the various projects under the program to ensure the successful achievement of overall project goals.

Duties:

The Summer Student – Project Assistant will be responsible for the following:

  • To assist with the ongoing coordination of MDSC National Programs including MIRA the Virtual Assistant, Defeat Depression, Improving Veterans Wellness and others.
    • Assist in projects providing mental health resources
    • Assist in the promotion and marketing of MDSC projects and resources
    • Liaise with partners to assist Program Coordinator and Managers in achieving project results
    • Communicate Defeat Depression participants as required under direction from campaign team
    • Communicate via email in a professional manner as assigned
    • Represent MDSC in a professional manner at all times
    • Attend meetings and conference calls as required
    • Other assigned tasks as required

Other Duties:

  • Participate in all planning, educational and staff functions as directed by the MDSC National Executive Director;
  • Other duties as directed by the MDSC National Executive Director.

Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary education in social sciences and/or business field, or equivalent experience;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills;
  • Computer and Internet skills;
  • Experience writing successful proposals, negotiation and report writing skills;
  • Ability to work comfortably in both a grass roots movement and in a bureaucratic setting;
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment and to work well independently;
  • Direct experience with the mental health system an asset.

MDSC is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diverse workplaces. All eligible candidates shall be considered when applying for positions regardless of ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, country of origin, ancestry, disability, or age.

We thank all applicants, however, only those scheduled for an interview will be contacted.