Life Book & Digital Template Designer

Position Summary

KCR Community Resources is seeking a Life Book & Digital Template Designer (Co-op) to support the SNAPP program within our Family Services team. This project-based role will focus on designing user-friendly, visually engaging digital “life book” templates for foster children. These templates will enable social workers to easily add photos, stories, and milestones to help document each child’s journey in a meaningful, child-centered, and trauma-informed way. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative student interested in design, community services, and meaningful social impact.

Key Responsibilities

Template Design & Development

• Design customizable digital “life book” templates (PowerPoint, Canva, or similar platforms) that function as digital scrapbooks.


• Create layouts that are warm, simple, and easy for non-design staff to use.


• Develop multiple page styles (cover pages, story pages, milestones, memories, achievements, etc.)


• Ensure templates are accessible, consistent in design, and printable.
  

Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with the SNAPP Manager and frontline staff to understand program needs and workflow.


• Incorporate feedback and revise templates as required.
  


• Provide basic instructions or guidance to staff on how to use the templates.
  

Quality & Sensitivity

• Apply trauma-informed and culturally respectful design principles.
  


• Maintain confidentiality of all program and client information.


• Ensure designs reflect KCR’s values and child-focused practice.
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in graphic design, digital media, communications, or a related field (Co-op placement).


• Experience creating digital templates using Canva, PowerPoint, or similar tools.


• Strong visual design skills with attention to detail.


• Ability to translate ideas into practical, easy-to-use templates.


• Comfortable collaborating with non-technical staff.


• Organized, responsive, and able to meet project deadlines.
  


• Experience working with community services or child-centred programs is considered an asset.

Application Process

KCR Community Resources has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We will strive to provide reasonable accommodations, accessible formats, and communication support upon request to all candidates in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation as part of the application process, please contact People and Culture at our main office at 250-763-8008.

About KCR Community Resources

KCR is a not-for-profit agency fostering diversity, collaboration, and resourcefulness by tailoring services to meet community, family, and individual needs. We believe in a community where individuals and families are supported in leading healthy, productive, and fulfilling lives. We value inclusion and relationships built on mutual trust, recognizing each other’s contributions, expertise, and perspectives. We strive to create a safe and welcoming work environment where collaboration and valuing people’s strengths are at the core of our day-to-day interactions.