Office Assistant – Canada Summer Jobs (8‑week contract)

About the role

Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada (VLRC) is seeking an energetic Office Assistant to support its Regina team for an 8‑week Canada Summer Jobs placement. You will help ensure that clients who are blind or partially sighted receive accessible services while gaining hands‑on experience with assistive technologies and healthcare administration.

Key responsibilities

• Assist VLRC staff with research and project tasks as directed by management.
• Prepare digital content, organize files, and design accessible documents.
• Maintain digital records with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.
• Contribute to workflow improvement or automation projects by creating templates and supporting process documentation.

Required profile

• Age 15‑30 at the start of employment.
• Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or holder of refugee protection.
• Legally entitled to work in Saskatchewan; international students are not eligible.
• Enthusiastic, detail‑oriented, and able to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hourly wage of $15.35.
• Opportunity to develop skills in assistive and accessible technologies, digital communication, and workflow automation.
• Exposure to healthcare technology and AI‑enabled tools supporting vision‑loss clients.
• Supportive work environment that values professional growth and work‑life balance.