Digital & Program Support Assistant | Adjoint.e en soutien numérique et aux programmes

Overview

Job Title: Digital & Program Support Assistant

Location: Ottawa, Ontario (Hybrid Work Arrangement)

Position Type: Summer Student – 16‑Week Contract

Reports To: Manager, Alumni Relations and Community Engagement

Job Vacancy Status: Existing Vacancy – 2 Positions Available

Supervisory: No

Anticipated

Start Date:

May 4, 2026

The Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) is an independent and non-partisan charitable organization established to amplify the impact of the office of the Governor General as a central institution of Canadian democracy, and to better serve Canadians through a range of initiatives linked to learning, leadership, giving and innovation.

By working in partnership across all sectors, the RHF celebrates excellence while creating opportunities and connecting communities, all towards the shared purpose of a better Canada.

For more information about the RHF, please visit: RHF website.

We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented summer student to support the Learning Team on a range of digital, administrative, and research-focused projects. This role offers hands‑on experience in data organization, knowledge mobilization, and internal systems within a collaborative, mission‑driven environment.

• Support digital organization across the Learning Team by helping standardize files, folders, and archives.
• Assist with cleaning and migrating data across Salesforce and other internal systems.
• Contribute to knowledge‑mobilization activities such as uploading, categorizing, and auditing internal resources.
• Review program survey data to help identify trends and inform program improvements.
• Provide general administrative and creative support to various Learning Team initiatives as needed.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the manager.

• Be between 18 and 30 years of age (funding requirement) and have completed at least one year of postsecondary studies.
• Experience organizing digital files, folders, or cloud‑based systems (e.g., One Drive, SharePoint, Google Drive).
• Experience managing tasks, timelines, or small projects independently.
• Exposure to CRM systems, databases, or project‑management tools is an asset (introductory experience welcome).
• Experience with and/or knowledge of Indigenous cultures within Canada an asset.
• Experience working in or with the non-profit or charitable sector is considered an asset.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills;
  French and/or an Indigenous language are considered assets.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and work independently when needed.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational skills.
• Comfort working with data and digital tools.
• Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
• A resourceful, problem‑solving mindset and basic research abilities.
• Willingness to learn new platforms and ask questions when needed.

• Hourly Wage: $21.74 per hour
• Standard Work Week: 37.5 hours

• Apply through the Rideau Hall Foundation's career portal by March 24, 2026. Candidates must successfully pass all required security clearances.

The Rideau Hall Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those who are Indigenous, Black, racialized, LGBTQ2S+, women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and other equity-seeking groups. We seek to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

The Rideau Hall Foundation will provide accommodations upon request during the recruitment, selection and assessment process for candidates with a disability.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Titre du poste: Adjoint.e en soutien numérique et aux programmes

Lieu: Ottawa, Ontario (possibilité de travail en mode hybride)

Type de poste: Stage d’été – Contrat de 16 semaines

Supérieur.e immédiat.e: Gestionnaire, relations avec les ancien.ne.s participant.e.s et engagement communautaire

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