Summer Internship - Administrative Assistant

Summer Internship - Administrative Assistant
Vancouver, BC Sunset Towers Full-time Apr 16, 2026 Hourly: $21

At More Than a Roof Housing Society (MTR), our mission is simple yet profound: bringing people home. Every day, we have the privilege to create spaces where individuals not only find shelter but experience belonging and community. With over 2,000 people already calling our homes their own—and with more joining us every day—we are looking for passionate, purpose-driven individuals who share our heart for transformation.

If you’re ready to make a lasting impact and help others find their way home, we invite you to join us. More Than a Roof is a faith-based ministry, guided and operated by those mature in the Christian faith.

These summer internship positions are funded under the Canada Summer Jobs program. Multiple internship positions are available in functions of administrative assistant and community development worker. To meet the site management needs at the affordable housing community and to serve our tenant population both practically and personally to provide inclusion, community and a sense of belonging while upholding the mission, vision and values of More Than A Roof.

Report to:
Building Manager/Supervisor

Full Time: 35 hours/week

Duration: 8 weeks contract over the summer

Administration focused roles will focus on administration related to tenancy, documentation and records keeping.

• Coordinate bookings of common rooms
• Answer telephone & email inquiries
• Maintain monthly up to date tenant list for Community Support and Emergency Responders

Liaison with the site administration & community support office.

Be aware of community resources that will aid tenants in personal & professional growth.

Facilitate and support community development and tenant interaction.

Foster and facilitate volunteer opportunities within the community.

Plan and execute community functions and events.

These are Canada Summer Jobs funded positions. Candidates must qualify under below criteria to be eligible to participate.

To be eligible, youth must:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for 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

MTR employees work closely with members in the vulnerable sector, both within our client base and with the general public. There may be exposure to abuse (verbal or physical), encounters with individuals in unsanitary conditions, and interactions with individuals experiencing emotional issues or vicarious trauma.

We thank all candidates for their interest in More Than a Roof, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.