The Centre multi-ressources de Lachine is a community organization where it’s good to meet, exchange ideas, share knowledge and help each other. A wide range of activities and services are offered for all ages, to build social ties, provide a safety net and support the autonomy of all community members.
Job Description:
The Centre multi ressources de Lachine is looking for an animator for a permanent contract of 21 hours per week (3 days per week).
Responsibilities:
- Create and prepare face-to-face (or sometimes online) group activities for families;
- Lead and co-lead face-to-face (or sometimes online) fun and/or educational activities with families;
- Support drop-in educators with snacks, outings, etc;
- Organize fitness activities for seniors;
- Co-host activities for seniors: short film project, literary project, art project, etc.
Qualifications :
- Be dynamic, versatile, creative, autonomous and able to make proposals;
- Enjoy working with children and seniors;
- It’s important to be able to adapt to an intergenerational audience;
- Experience with early childhood and/or seniors a big plus;
- Good interpersonal skills and unfailing discretion (confidentiality);
- Have a theoretical background and/or significant experience in: animation, social work, intervention, psychology, special education or any relevant related field;
- Have checked the itinerary to CMRL before applying (we are located in Lachine);
- Hiring conditional on no criminal record;
- Open to occasional Saturday work;
IT’S EVEN BETTER IF…
- You have a valid driver’s license;
- You speak French and are fluent in English and/or Spanish;
- You have experience and/or an appetite for working with children with special needs;
- You have an excellent sense of humor and are always in a good mood;
- You know the community and the borough of Lachine;
- You’re at ease with the camera and in front of the screen, as we sometimes offer online activities.
Benefits:
- A beautiful working environment;
- Social activities;
- A working environment based on trust and co-development;
- A committed and passionate team that loves to laugh;
- Five social vacations per year;
- A paid day off for your birthday;
- Two weeks’ paid vacation during the holiday season;
- Vacation: 2 weeks, then progressive with seniority;
- Diversified tasks that take you out of the monotony.