Job Description

Role Posting: Casual Assistant

Deadline for Applications: November 6, 2025

Position

:

Casual Assistant

for Houses and Work Programs

Start date

: November 13, 2025

Location:

L'Arche Cape Breton, Iron Mines Cape Breton

Salary

: $20.08/hour







L'Arche Cape Breton is seeking an energetic, compassionate individual to work and spend time alongside individuals with and without intellectual disabilities. Successful applicants will belong to a community setting, learn new skills, and develop meaningful relationships. Assistants gain valuable life skills and opportunities for personal growth and leadership. More than a job, the L'Arche Assistant role offers an exceptional and life changing adventure in friendship and self-discovery.

Location:

We have seven houses in

Orangedale and Iron Mines

where people with and without disabilities live together. We have seven day programs in

Orangedale and Iron Mines

where people with and without disabilities spend meaningful time together.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop a positive, supportive and mutual relationship with individuals with intellectual disabilities through sharing daily life together, which respects their history, choices, goals and needs. Collaborating with team members to ensure, that the physical, emotional, spiritual, vocational, recreational, health and safety needs of individuals with developmental disabilities are met while maximizing their choices and participation in the decisions affecting their lives. Assist with personal care, housekeeping and cooking as needed.

Qualifications:

Willingness to learn about L'Arche history, values and vision Ability to be flexible and manage the stress of multi-faceted responsibilities and management Ability to remain calm, focused and clear in times of crisis Ability to take direction and follow-through on commitments in timely fashion Open to learn and grow; able to give and receive feedback Ability to directly address tensions in relationships Clear police check including vulnerable sector screening At least 18 years of age Driving an Asset

How to Apply:

Please apply with a resume and cover letter to the attention of: Jane Gesner, Assistants Coordinator