Canada Summer Jobs - Assistant, Operations

Business Unit:           Operations

Reports to:                  Manager, Operations, HR & Contracts

Status:                          Full time, term

Duration:                      8 weeks (Maximum 280 hours)

Start Date:                May, 2026

End Date:                  August 2026

Hourly Rate:             $20.00 per hour

Location:                     RHF Office in Richmond, BC

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: CANADA SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM

• Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;


• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and


• Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with BC legislation and regulations. International students are not eligible participants.

Founded on the legacy of Rick Hansen’s Man In Motion World Tour, the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) is a Canadian registered charity with the vision of creating a fully inclusive and accessible world where people with disabilities are living to their full potential. Through our programs and partnerships, we break down barriers for people with disabilities by changing attitudes, creating accessible spaces and inspiring an inclusive society.

RHF is a dynamic and rewarding place to work and our success begins with our people. We are committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous peoples, individuals of all genders and sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, all abilities, age, and religions and anyone living at the intersection of these identities.

Preference will be given to applicants who are persons with disabilities, and we highly encourage persons with disabilities who are qualified candidates to apply.  If this applies to you, we invite you to disclose your disability in your cover letter.

If you’re interested in being a part of our innovative team the summer, we hope that you will consider this opportunity with us. If you do not meet the required education, experience and skills but have a combination of lived and professional experience, we encourage you to apply.

ALL STAFF: KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

As an integral member of the RHF team and as expected of all staff, this position actively participates with:

• Strategy


• Culture
  
  
  
  • Contributes in regular sessions, develops goals, supports and implements action plans.
  
  
  
  


• Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility


• Values

1.    We Collaborate Authentically 


2.    We Engage Respectfully


3.    We Keep Our Promises 

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant, Operations will perform a wide range of administrative duties for the Operations team related to office services. They are a part of the Operations team related to office services. They will report to the Manager, Operations, HR & Contracts as well as liaise with all RHF staff, vendors, visitors, couriers and BCIT.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Help sort and distribute incoming mail, as well as collect and record outgoing mail;


• Stock and organize storage rooms and cabinets;


• Help arrange staff parking and security passes;


• Maintain inventories for RHF books, e-store and kitchen supplies;


• Develop and maintain relevant spreadsheets using MS Excel;


• Draft documents and basic communication materials;


• Filing and records management;


• Coordinate stationary orders and fill supply requests as requested;


• Support with special projects as needed;


• Help place maintenance requests with vendors and building management as needed; and


• Perform other related duties in keeping with the purpose and accountabilities of the position.

PREFERENCES

An equivalent combination of education, experience and skills/behaviours will be considered.

• Post-secondary education an asset;


• Proven ability to develop credibility and effective working relationships with staff and other partners;


• Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, presentation and organizational skills;


• Experience working with MS Office;


• Strategic thinker with an ability to execute;


• Strong attention to detail;


• Proven skill with proactively finding efficiencies, identifying issues and bringing forward ideas and solutions;


• High degree of professionalism, flexibility and adaptability;


• Strict adherence to maintaining confidentiality and privacy; and


• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates can apply quoting competition #2026-07 by May 4, 2026.
While we thank all applications for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

*Please note: The Rick Hansen Foundation is committed to providing accommodations to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please let us know if you require a specific accommodation (i.e. virtual/web-based interview, flexible scheduling, accessibility needs), so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations to be in place.