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Revised October 2025 

Events Assistant 
Full-Time, Contract Position – 37.5 hours per week 
Events Assistant (Seasonal – October to December) 

 
About Feed Nova Scotia 
 
At Feed Nova Scotia, we work to increase food access while advocating for long-term solutions to hunger 
and poverty. We’re fortunate to be the charity of choice for many local businesses, schools, and 
community groups that care deeply about their neighbours. Together, these community fundraisers and 
food drives raise more than $1.2 million annually, making a meaningful impact across the province. 
 
The Events Assistant plays a key role in ensuring every community-led initiative runs smoothly and that 
organizers, donors, and volunteers feel supported and appreciated. This is a dynamic, hands-on role that 
brings our mission to life during one of the busiest and most inspiring times of the year. 
 
What You’ll Do 
 
The Events Assistant plays a hands-on role in supporting community fundraisers and food drives that 
strengthen Feed Nova Scotia’s mission and community impact. They respond to inquiries from groups 
and individuals interested in organizing events, share information about Feed Nova Scotia’s work, and 
help structure initiatives for success. This includes providing on-site support such as event setup and 
teardown, supervising and guiding volunteers, collecting donations, and reconnecting with past 
organizers to renew relationships. You also support volunteers through orientation, scheduling, and role 
guidance, ensuring each person feels equipped and valued in their contribution. They coordinate with the 
Volunteer Services team to submit clear and timely volunteer requests for upcoming events. 
 
In partnership with the Philanthropy and Engagement team, the Events Assistant helps share key event 
details, donor feedback, and consistent, inspiring messages about our mission. They may also conduct 
thank-you visits to community and retail partners to express appreciation during the busy holiday season. 
In addition, the role provides essential administrative and logistical support, maintaining accurate records 
of third-party events, tracking and replenishing supplies, and assisting with event reporting and donation 
preparation. 
 
Regular hours of work are from Thursday to Monday between the hours of 10:00 am and 8:00 pm. 
Hours of work are flexible depending on organizational need. A typical workday is 7.5 hours per day but 
will require flexibility due to the nature of the role. 
 
What You Bring 
 
The ideal candidate is organized, energetic, and community-minded individual who thrives in dynamic 
environments and enjoys connecting with people. 

 • Strong attention to detail 
 • Ability to manage multiple projects and event logistics at one time 
 • Excellent communication and customer service skills (phone, email and in person) 
 • Passion for helping others 
 • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word 
 • High level of integrity, discretion, and respect for privacy and confidentiality standards 
 • Centres equity, diversity, and inclusion in their work 


Revised October 2025 


Important Information to know about the Events Assistant position: 

This position will be responsible for transporting event supplies to and from offsite events. Therefore, the 

successful candidate will be required to drive the Feed Nova Scotia events van and therefore must be 

added to Feed Nova Scotia’s vehicle insurance policy. This requires a valid driver’s license and a recent 

drivers abstract showing clean record for at least three years. The cost of the driver’s abstract will be 

covered by Feed Nova Scotia. The candidate will need access to a personal vehicle when the events van is 

not available. When a personal vehicle is used for work purposes, they will be reimbursed at a rate of 

$0.58/km. 


Compensation 

The rate of pay for this position is $21.96/hr, plus 4% (in lieu of earned vacation), paid out on a biweekly 

basis. 
 

Application Instructions 

If you are looking for an outstanding opportunity to make an impact in your community, please submit a 

cover letter and resume that clearly indicate how you meet the requirements of this position, in one PDF 

document to: <a href="mailto:recruitment@feednovascotia.ca" target="_blank">recruitment@feednovascotia.ca</a> by 11:59 October 16, 5:00pm. Please include Events 

Assistant in the subject line to help us action your application more efficiently. 


Summary 

If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Angela 

Simmonds, Director of Human Resources by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@feednovascotia.ca" target="_blank">recruitment@feednovascotia.ca</a> or by calling 902-

457-1900. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. 


We encourage you to apply and share your story with us; what do you bring to the table that positions 

you for success in this role? We are not looking to hire someone who checks all the boxes. We want 

someone who is passionate about our mission, who has the potential to do great work with the right 

tools and resources, and who is willing and ready to learn alongside our team as we work towards 

making positive, sustainable change in our community. 


At Feed Nova Scotia, we prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce, understanding its critical 

role in driving innovation and fostering a sense of belonging. Our commitment extends to creating a 

work environment that authentically represents the communities we serve. 


We welcome applications from all interested individuals, placing a particular emphasis and priority for 

candidates from historically excluded groups. We actively encourage submissions from those identifying 

as African Nova Scotian, Mi’kmaq, Black, racialized, Indigenous/First Nation, a person with disability, 

2SLGBTQIA+, and newcomers to Canada. We invite you to share this information in your cover letter or 

resume, and we invite you to express your pronouns. 

<a href="mailto:recruitment@feednovascotia.ca" target="_blank">mailto:recruitment@feednovascotia.ca</a>

Feed Nova Scotia

Events Assistant (Seasonal Oct - Dec 2025)

Would you like to work with a non-profit organization that is making a difference in the lives of people living with dementia?&nbsp; Are you an educator skilled in facilitation and program development?&nbsp;The Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia (ASNS) is seeking&nbsp;a new team member to work with our dedicated&nbsp;Programs &amp; Services team.&nbsp;The&nbsp;Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia (ASNS)&nbsp;is the leading not-for-profit organization working to improve the quality of life for Nova Scotians affected by Alzheimer's disease or other dementias and advance the search for the cause and cure. Since 1983,&nbsp;ASNS&nbsp;has provided help for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and their care partners – and that help comes in many ways. The organization has grown significantly over its 40+ years and presently employs over 40 well-trained, committed, hardworking staff, in the areas of Finance &amp; Operations, Programs &amp; Services, Philanthropy, and Research &amp; Advocacy. We are now seeking an Education Coordinator (Parental Leave - 12 Month Term) to join our Programs &amp; Services team.&nbsp;Reporting to the Manager of Education and Belonging, the Education Coordinator (Parental Leave - 12 Month Term)&nbsp;provides support in the design and delivery of a suite of education programs for persons living with dementia, their partners in care, and community and health care professionals.&nbsp;The Education Coordinator (Parental Leave - 12 Month Term) will bring their university-level education or equivalent, knowledge and experience, as well their collaborative approach to this very important role.This role will involve delivering education sessions anywhere in Halifax Regional Municipality between Sheet Harbour to Hubbards, and will require transport of an LCD projector and educational resources. Given the travel requirements of the position, the successful candidate will require a valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable, insured vehicle. Eligible travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia’s travel policy.To learn more about this exciting opportunity, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.alzheimer.ca/ns/careers" target="_blank">www.alzheimer.ca/ns/careers</a> for a full role profile.&nbsp;ASNS offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, an annual Education Allowance, an Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Committee initiatives. The annual salary band for this position is $58,400 to $60,400.To apply,&nbsp;please send a resume and cover letter as one pdf document to Kirstie Creighton, Manager of Education &amp; Belonging;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Kirstie.creighton@asns.ca" target="_blank">Kirstie.creighton@asns.ca</a> and Human Resources; <a href="mailto:hr@asns.ca" target="_blank">hr@asns.ca</a>.&nbsp; Your cover letter should include a description of how your skills, education, and experience make you a good candidate for this position. Please apply by Sunday, October 19, 2025, 11:59 pm.The Society values diversity and inclusion and is committed to supporting equity deserving communities. We are dedicated to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the people we serve and communities in which we live.&nbsp; Our commitment is to create an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to reach their potential.&nbsp;We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and/or language minorities. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify in their cover letter.&nbsp; Please feel free to request accommodations as needed.&nbsp;We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia ASNS

Education Coordinator (12 Month Term)

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The Co-ordinator supports the Manager to deliver a fee-based development support service to existing and new housing co-operatives and associated entities. The Co-ordinator, monitors, maintains and responds to requests for information through an intake process. In consultation with staff and consultants, the Co-ordinator maintains CHF Canada’s Salesforce database to document the opportunity pipeline and upload relevant real estate development information and project information. The Co-ordinator also acts as the main point of contact for record retention and organization of departmental files outside of the Salesforce system. The Co-ordinator prepares communications to board and staff of co-ops to raise awareness of development and funding opportunities. The Co-ordinator assists the Program Manager, Education Services with resources and programming for co-op member education on the topic of member-led development projects, which may include the preparation of educational materials. What we’re looking for:<ul><li>A graduate degree or diploma, or professional experience, in a related field such as Planning, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate or other. PMP certification is an asset.</li><li>Five years’ residential real estate development experience. Demonstrated experience with full development lifecycle, including end-to-end project delivery.</li><li>Knowledge of the Office 365 suite of applications, including excellent knowledge of MS Excel and financial modelling.</li><li>Working knowledge of graphic design tools, including: Canva and/or Adobe Creative Cloud.</li><li>Working knowledge of other software applications and productivity tools an asset, including: Salesforce, Adobe, Slack, Asana, Trello.</li><li>Organized and able to manage the demands of multiple long-term projects simultaneously. 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How to Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter in one PDF file format to <a href="mailto:talent@chfcanada.coop" target="_blank">talent@chfcanada.coop</a> with the subject line: CHF Canada – Co-ordinator, Co-operative Housing Development.&nbsp; Application Deadline: 5:00 p.m. EDT, October 14, 2025 Please note: Applicant screening and interviews may begin prior to the closing date. Co-operative Housing Federation (CHF) of Canada thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. CHF is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. CHF Canada is an equal opportunity employer and committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. 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Expérience avérée du cycle de développement complet, y compris de la réalisation de projets de bout en bout.</li><li>Connaissance de la suite d’applications Office 365, y compris une excellente connaissance de MS Excel et de la modélisation financière.</li><li>Connaissance pratique des outils de conception graphique, notamment Canva et/ou Adobe Creative Cloud.</li><li>La connaissance pratique d’autres applications logicielles et d’outils de productivité est un atout, notamment Salesforce, Adobe, Slack, Asana et Trello.</li><li>Sens de l’organisation et capacité à gérer simultanément les exigences de plusieurs projets à long terme. 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