Epic Opportunities is hiring a motivated, creative, and people‑centered Summer Student to join us as a Community Resource Assistant—and we think you’ll love it here.
Looking for a summer job that actually means something?
Want to build skills, make connections, and help create positive change in your community?
Why Epic Opportunities?
Because here, your work matters. You’ll gain meaningful experience, build professional skills, and spend your summer making a real difference—while being supported by an encouraging, values‑driven team.
Interested in helping people connect, grow, and thrive this summer?
Apply today and make this summer epic.
What you can expect?
The Community Resource Assistant summer student position will bring Epic Opportunities’ vision and values to life by sparking creative ways for people to build meaningful community connections and relationships. Working closely with the Community Resource and Mental Health Capacity Builder team, the Assistant will assist in the Bridging the Gap (mental health) and Talk it Up initiatives.
This Role Is a Great Fit If You:
- Are passionate about community, inclusion, and mental health
- Enjoy working with people and hearing their stories
- Are creative, curious, and excited to learn
- Want real‑world experience in community development, social services, or human services
- Believe everyone deserves to be heard, respected, and included
We will count on you to:
- Champion the right to choose, full inclusion, and active community participation. Empower individuals to self-advocate in their everyday lives
- Work collaboratively with team members and the people we serve, to help implement and evaluate initiatives that promote mental health and well-being for people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Help facilitate internal focus groups to gather valuable feedback from those we serve, with the goal of advancing their personal outcomes
The successful applicant for this position must meet the following Canada Summer Jobs Grant requirements:
- Must be between 15 – 30 years of age at the start of employment
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person whom refugee protection that has been confirmed under the Immigrant and Refugee Protection Act at the duration of employment; and,
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
- International Students are not eligible
Qualifications and experience we are looking for:
- Area of studies which will be an asset; Human Rights, Human Services, or Community Development
- Demonstrated commitment to the vision, mission, values and policies of Epic Opportunities
- Ability to manage several projects at a time, be organized and carry out priorities in a fast-paced environment while working independently or in a team setting
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
The successful applicant will be asked to provide a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and both a Child and Adult Abuse Registry check upon hire at their own expense.
Further Position Details:
- This position is 35 hours a week
- Wage: $18.00 hourly
- Duration: 12 weeks, dependent on start, with the position ending by August 29, 2029
- A current Manitoba Driver’s License and use of a personal vehicle is an asset
To apply for this position and become a part of the Epic Opportunities team send your resume with cover letter, outlining how you meet the job qualifications by email to:
Attention: Human Resources
Email: careers@epicmb.ca
Applications will be received until May 2, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Epic Opportunities; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Epic Opportunities is committed to equity and diversity and especially welcomes applications from persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and newcomers to Canada. We strive for a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we support, our community and contributes to the diversification of ideas.
