Health Promotion Program Coordinator

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented university student to join Parkinson Canada’s Programs & Services team this summer. The successful candidate will support the delivery of Care Finder and the CARE Fund, key initiatives that improve access to vital community programs, services, and supports for people affected by Parkinson’s across Canada. This role will contribute to community outreach, database management, and program administration, helping ensure that the Parkinson’s community can access accurate, relevant, and accessible supports.

• Database Management and Quality Assurance
  • Support website coordination, database organization, content management, and systems integration.
  • Identify outdated or inconsistent information and recommend updates and improvements to directory content and workflows.
  • Analyze service data to identify trends, gaps in coverage, and opportunities to improve access for underserved regions or populations.
• Community Outreach and Support
  • Support outreach to organizations and service providers to expand the Care Finder network, with a focus on diverse and underserved populations.
  • Conduct outreach and engagement with community partners, service providers, and users to better understand the Care Finder user experience and inform ongoing platform improvements.
  • Assist with inbox management and respond to general inquiries from partners, applicants, and community members.
• Meeting Coordination and Administrative Support
  • Coordinate and participate in weekly vetting meetings and Community Impact Council (CIC) meetings, including scheduling, and tracking follow-up actions.
  • Provide administrative and project coordination support to other Programs & Service Initiatives as needed to facilitate successful program delivery.
• Research, Documentation and Process Improvement
  • Conduct research and environmental scans to support community engagement, funding initiatives, and service development.
  • Collaborate with team members to document workflows, maintain records, and support continuous improvement of internal processes and systems.

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in a relevant field (e.g., Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Non-profit management, Social Work, or Communications).
• Demonstrated interest in health care, community engagement, or program administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets) is an asset.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.
• Previous experience in administrative support, community outreach, grant administration, or project coordination is an asset.
• Proficiency in French is an asset.

Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to complete a standard Criminal Record Check.