We’re Hiring! Advocacy Services Assistant (Summer Student)

April 28, 2026

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Position: Advocacy Services Assistant (35 hrs/wk for 8 weeks) *Pending Funding

Responsible to: Advocacy Services Manager

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Eligible Participants must:

Must be entering or returning to post-secondary training in the upcoming academic year or must be currently enrolled in high school – level I, II or III or moving from the intermediate level (Gr. 9) to Level I in September 2026; and
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Not be an immediate family member of the employer
Students must apply directly to the employer.

Expectations:
A person with good communication skills and an understanding for the need of confidentiality.

It is expected that the incumbent will adhere to, practice and promote Independent Living philosophy and principles; apply practical common sense; is sensitive to, respectful of and understands individual needs of a diverse population; respects the confidentiality of consumers; is committed to a team approach; demonstrates flexibility.

For more information on Independent Living, please visit our web site at www.empowernl.ca or search “Independent Living Philosophy” on the internet.

Duties / Responsibilities:

Assist Empower’s Advocacy coordinator with daily tasks related to the Advocacy Program.
Take inquiries from consumers.
Schedule and reschedule appointments for the Advocacy Coordinator.
Assist in scanning and faxing materials to government agencies on behalf of consumers.
Assist in filling out applications for consumers for government programs.
Assist in preparing for presentations and meetings.
Filing and other office tasks.
Assist with notetaking during appointments with consumers.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of or experience with disability issues
A student in either social work, nursing or any social science degree program that would want to learn the skills related to advocacy and frontline consumer service
Great Interpersonal/Communication Skills, Helping skills, and Problem Solving skills
Able to work with and without supervision; respects the confidentiality of consumers
Self-starter, enthusiastic

Please ensure you quote job title “Advocacy Skills Assistant” in subject line of email.

Please apply by email: joby@empowernl.ca

Application deadline is Friday, May 15th, 2026

Start date: July 6th, 2026