The Canadian Red Cross (Red Cross) – an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. As a Canada’s Best Employers 2026, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment.

The Program Support/Summer Student provides entry-level support to the Transportation Program. The role offers structured exposure to program operations, including transportation coordination, data tracking, and service delivery processes.

Under close supervision, the incumbent supports day-to-day activities, contributes to assigned tasks, and assists with information gathering and coordination. This is a developmental role focused on learning, skill-building, and team contribution.

In this role, you will:

Support delivery of Transportation Program activities through clearly defined tasks
Assist with scheduling coordination and service tracking activities
Prepare materials such as summaries, trackers, templates, and presentations
Collect, organize, and input transportation-related information in accordance with privacy standards
Respond to routine inquiries and escalate as appropriate
Participate in team meetings and support team initiatives
Conduct basic research and information gathering
Assist with coordination of meetings, program logistics, and service activities
Follow established processes, systems, and tools

What we are looking for:

Completion of secondary school and/or enrollment in a post-secondary program
Minimal work experience required; relevant volunteer or academic experience is an asset
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures
Effective communication and teamwork skills
Willingness to learn and receive feedback
A full and valid G license is an asset.

Working Conditions

Duties are principally conducted in a shared office setting in a comfortable and friendly environment, located in Ancaster (Hamilton) Ontario.
Hours of work are based on 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
As we work with and support people (managers, colleagues, beneficiaries/customers, volunteers, donors and external partners) and communities in Canada and around the world, applicants whose first language is not English may be required to perform the responsibilities of the role in English.
Candidates must meet the criteria established by Service Canada for Canada Summer Jobs
- The candidate must be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident Or the person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
- The candidate must be between 15 and 30 years of age
- Have valid SIN number at the start of employment
- Willing to work for 2 weeks
If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).