POSTED: May 31, 2024 

Administrative Assistant : For Anti-racism and Anti-hate initiatives 

About the Role: 

The purpose of this role is to support the delivery of the BC anti-racism legislation and a community-informed response to racism and hate. As an Administrative Assistant, you will join a dedicated team of 2 part-time employees and 60+ volunteers. The Community Justice Centre (CJC) team is committed to learning together, being accountable to each other and our community, and supporting the well-being of team members (including having fun.) Your work will have a direct impact on the community we call home. 

We encourage applications from qualified individuals who identify as visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and of all sexual orientations, gender expressions and identities and as a person with disabilities. 

About The Comox Valley Community Justice Centre (CJC): 

The Community Justice Centre is a volunteer-powered non-profit that uses restorative justice principles and practices to support peacemaking and the resolution of conflicts for the community. This is achieved through resolution conferences, dialogue, and education. For more information: www.communityjusticecentre.ca.  

The ideal candidate does not need experience in all listed job tasks but should be passionate about social justice work, be innovative and willing to learn and adapt. Mentorship will be provided for the candidate who joins our workplace. 

Job Tasks: 

• Support the delivery of awareness, education, and response to racism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, and other forms of hate in the Comox Valley through a Restorative Justice (RJ) lens

• Support collaboration with community partners 

• Develop and manage anti-racism resources and content for the website

• Co-develop posters, slide decks, brochures, and other materials  

• Arrange and support community and volunteer education events 

• Develop workflow systems and forms 

• Support the organization of meetings for CJC's Racialized and Systematically Excluded Advisory Group

• Assist with meeting scheduling, preparation, documentation, and note-taking for cases and community meetings 

• Conduct research, such as gathering information on anti-racism trainers in BC 

• Participate in the general operations of the Community Justice Centre.  

Required:  

• Highly organized, with careful attention to detail 

• Passionate about collaborative work 

• Ability to work in Office 365, Canva, and Squarespace  

• Strong interpersonal skills 

• Vulnerable sector criminal record check  

• Ability to maintain confidentiality  

• A commitment to care for one's wellness 

• Excitement about and commitment to the organization's evolution 

• Bachelor's degree, diploma or experience in one (or more) of the following: Restorative justice, Racial justice, Social work, Decolonization, Communication, Trauma-informed practice, Community engagement, Event organization and/or Non-profit operations The CJC recognizes paid or unpaid work experience and foreign accreditation.  

Preference will be given to candidates with: 

• Lived or living experience as a racialized or systematically excluded individual 

• Multilingual abilities 

• Experience with trauma-informed practice 

• Strong interpersonal skills 

• Demonstration of accountability, humility and teamwork 

• Demonstrated alignment with the CJC's values (https://www.communityjusticecentre.ca/about-us) 

Position Overview 

Type: This is a part-time (20 hours a week) term position until March 31, 2025. It is a pilot grant-funded role that, funding depending, could be extended and evolved
Ideal start date: July 1, 2024 or earlier 
Location: Remote and in-office 
Reporting: Reports to the Managing Director 
Hours: Flexible, some constraints apply to meet the needs of the job

Wage: $25.50 to start 

Application Process: 

Send a resume and cover letter to manager@communityjusticecentre.ca Subject: Admin Assistant Position. We thank you for the time and effort put into your application, however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.  

The CJC recognizes the labour involved in job applications. If you have questions before submitting your full application and would like to discuss whether the job may be a fit for you, please email to book a 20-minute exploratory call. Subsidies for transportation within the Comox Valley Regional Districts or for care for dependents during the job interview are available upon confidential request.  

Applications will be received until a successful candidate has accepted the position.