At Sage Seniors Association, a powerful sense of mission influences everything we do. We want every Edmonton senior to live a full and healthy life, to do as much as they can, as well as they can, for as long as they can. To do this well, to strive to be the best we can be at it, we need great people who are eager to join that mission.
Sage is committed to promoting a community where all seniors are valued and have the opportunity to live according to their beliefs, abilities, and aspirations. We employ an anti-racist and anti-oppressive approach across the organization, and work explicitly to combat ageism to support the holistic well-being of all seniors living in our community.
Please see the following CAREER OPPORTUNITIES at Sage Seniors Association:
Canada Summer Jobs Position
Social Services Worker, Community Outreach
Are you interested in connecting older adults to Community supports? The Social Work student will provide this support through connecting older adults to daily living and social support in the community. This could include assistance in accessing food resources, transportation, physical activities, volunteer opportunities or assistance in filling out forms. The Social Work Assistant will also provide assessment, information, referral, support and system navigation to older adults addressing basic needs as well as social and emotional needs as identified by the individual. The goal of this position is to assist older adults to age safely in place.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS and EXPERIENCE
• Ability to meet the requirement of the Canada Summer Jobs program (must be between 15-30 years of age, and have Canadian Citizenship, or Permanent Resident or Refugee status and a valid Social Insurance Number)
• Preference given to candidates who have Post-Secondary education in Social Work or a related Human Services field
• Excellent time management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Self-motivated; able to work independently and as part of a team
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Word
• Proficient oral and written communication skills and organizational skills
• Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector is required
• Experience working with older adults and volunteers is an asset
• Experience working with diverse cultures is an asset
The position is a temporary, full-time (35 hours/week) in person job opportunity. The base rate of pay is $20.32/hr, plus 6% vacation pay. This is a summer position from May – August 2025 for a maximum of 16 weeks. Sage is offering great flexibility with a remote workday every Friday.
For a complete job description, please CLICK HERE
Please submit your cover letter and resume to:
Jade Allen, Human Resources
Email: HR@mysage.ca
Canada Summer Jobs Position
Production Assistant, Directory of Senior Services
The Directory of Senior Services is a printed publication of over 200 pages of housing and service listings for seniors, professionals, and caregivers. The 2025 edition is scheduled for release in October 2025. The Production Assistant will be responsible for soliciting and managing content, liaising with seniors housing and service providers, coordinating the proofing process, and collecting accurate listing information. This position will also provide administrative support and support the distribution of the Directory, ensuring the accuracy of the distribution list.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
• Ability to meet the requirement of the Canada Summer Jobs program (must be between 15-30 years of age, and have Canadian Citizenship, or Permanent Resident or Refugee status and a valid Social Insurance Number)
• Some post-secondary education, and/or equivalent work experience that demonstrates the communication and technical skills required for the project
• Must obtain a Police Information Check
• Exceptional oral and written communication and customer service skills
• Experience with copy editing/proofreading preferred
• Proficiency utilizing spreadsheets, databases, and other digital platforms
• Graphic design skills an asset
• Capable of managing and prioritizing large volumes of information and contracts
• Strong attention to detail is required
TERMS
The position is a temporary, full-time (35 hours/week) in-person job opportunity (Fridays are currently remote). The base rate of pay is $20.32/hr, plus 6% vacation pay. This is a summer position from May – August 2025 for a maximum of 16 weeks.
For a full Job Description please CLICK HERE
Please submit your cover letter and resume to:
Jade Allen, Human Resources
Email: HR@mysage.ca
Canada Summer Jobs Position
Community Animation Assistant, Community Animation Program
The Community Animation Program seeks to foster relational connections, facilitate senior-led community development and bolster social support networks for seniors who may be isolated new to Canada or low-resourced. The Community Animation Assistant will work in collaboration with the Community Animation team to support the delivery of programs.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS and EXPERIENCE
• Ability to meet the requirement of the Canada Summer Jobs program (must be between 15-30 years of age, and have Canadian Citizenship, or Permanent Resident or Refugee status and a valid Social Insurance Number)
• Self-motivated; able to work independently and as part of a team
• Computer literacy, especially Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector is required
• Experience working with older adults and volunteers is an asset
• Experience working with diverse cultures is an asset
• Excellent problem solving skills
The position is a temporary, full-time (35 hours/week) in person job opportunity. The base rate of pay is $20.32/hr, plus 6% vacation pay. This is a summer position from May – August 2025 for a maximum of 16 weeks.
For a complete job description, please CLICK HERE
Please submit your cover letter and resume to:
Jade Allen
HR, Payroll & Benefits Coordinator
Email: hr@mysage.ca
While we appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
LEGAL SYSTEMS NAVIGATOR
The Legal System Navigator will work to address the unique legal needs of seniors. As a new pilot project, the Navigator will be involved with developing the program policies, procedures and processes. The focus of the program will be to assist seniors to navigate legal systems, provide assistance during legal appointments, support the completion and filing of legal documents and connect seniors to other legal resources.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS and EXPERIENCE
• Degree or Diploma in a related legal field or Social Work or Human Services
• 2 years of experience working in a legal setting or Social Services
• Must provide a Police Information Check with vulnerable sector search
• Program development experience
• Comprehensive working knowledge of legal systems and processes
• Knowledge and experience in legal systems relative to low resourced seniors
• Comfortable delivering presentations to small and large groups
• Class 5 Drivers License and Vehicle are required
• Self-motived, excellent written and oral communication skills, superior problem-solving skills
This position is a temporary, full-time career opportunity to March 31, 2026 with the possibility of becoming permanent. The starting salary range is between $47,754 – 63,502. Salary considerations are based on assessment of the successful candidate’s education, skills, previous experience and other factors. Sage offers an outstanding work life balance with a 35-hour work week, generous paid sick time, and 6% vacation pay. Sage currently offers paid time off between Dec 25 – Jan 1st, a hybrid working environment (remote Fridays) and the option for a compressed workweek. Sage also observes 13 statutory holidays in the calendar year. Social Workers are re-imbursed a pro-rated amount for their annual ACSW registration fee as well as Social Worker Liability Insurance premiums.
For a full Job Description please CLICK HERE
Please submit your cover letter and resume to:
Jade Allen, Human Resources, Sage Seniors Association
Edmonton, AB
Email: hr@mysage.ca
While we appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
