Languages at Work Program Assistant

Job Summary

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The University of British Columbia’s English Language Institute (ELI) is seeking a Program Assistant for the Languages at Work Program (LAW). The LAW Program is a joint initiative with the ELI and Young Canada Works that finds and oversees work placements for students enrolled in the Explore Program. The Explore program is funded through the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Official Languages Program. The Program Assistant must work closely with the Fédération de la Jeunesse Canadienne-Française (FJCF) to place and monitor Explore students who work in short-term summer positions in the Lower Mainland after their studies at the ELI. These work placements provide opportunities for students to continue working on their English language skills. This position will also provide support to ELI’s administrative and sociocultural areas.

The successful candidate will be required to attend a training session and must also consent to, and pass, a BC...