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1365 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON K2B 6X6, CanadaJob DescriptionPosted Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00 AMJob Title: Program Assistant - Multicultural Seniors ProgramDepartment: Community Development ServicesStatus: Temporary Part-Time (1-year contract)Hours: 3 hours per week (Wednesday mornings)Pay scale: $18.564/hrReports to: Health PromoterDeadline: Until filledBenefits include:3 weeks of paid time offFlexible Health and Wellness Spendings AccountEmployee Assistance ProgramMandarin speaking, reading, and writing is mandatoryThis position is an existing vacancyWho are we?Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is an innovative, community-based, multi-service centre. We strive to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We work in partnership with individuals, families, and communities to achieve their full potential, paying particular attention to those who face barriers to care due to race, gender, income and/or ability. PQCHC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. If at any stage in the selection process, you require accommodation due to a disability, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.Job SummaryThe Program Assistant Multicultural Seniors Program is responsible for outreach and assisting with seniors activities in the project. This position requires some facilitation skills, Chinese/English bilingualism essential.Job Specific ResponsibilitiesOutreach activities to the Chinese population.Provides information about community resources to project participants.Assists participants with understanding of resources, flyers, workshops, etc. through language interpretation.Participates as an active team member in project meetings.Provide support to the group facilitator as required.Other related duties as assigned.Common Responsibilities:Working in a manner that preserves confidentiality and seeks to minimize risk in keeping with Privacy and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures.Working in a manner that incorporates health promotion and recognizes the determinants of health.Incorporating and strengthening collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork.Respecting and valuing the diversity of communities and individuals.Contributing to the Centres activities to collect, analyze and report on data and relevant information, and participate in research.Maintaining competence, and where applicable, a professional license to practice.Supporting the Centres student and volunteer placement programs.Promoting awareness of and participation in Centre activities.Contributing to the Centres work by participating in meetings and committees, where applicable.Working during both regular and extended hours of operation in locations identified by the Centre.Contributing to the Centres efforts to secure and maximize resources for current and new programs, services and activities.Participating in the Centres efforts to enhance its capacity through staff development.Working in a manner that supports the Centres Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.QualificationsHigh school diploma or 2-3 years related experience in a community setting.Experience in seniors programming and working with seniors.Understanding and sensitivity to poverty and minority issues.Fluency in English and Mandarin is essential; other languages an asset.Work hours are Wednesday morning-noon, mandatory with occasional Wednesday afternoon availability.First Aid certification is an asset. #J-18808-Ljbffr