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GVAD Summer Jobs: IT Support, Event Planner and Social Media

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Video Transcript:
Hello!
GVAD is looking to fill this job position.

What position?
Social Media Assistant

What to do?

  • Maintenance
  • Making flyers, posters to our videos.
  • Making descriptions, transcripts and upload it.
  • Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, website — platforms we post on!
  • Some people prefer to receive information via email. People who don’t use social media or website — better to email them.
  • Upload events information and announcements.
  • Do fixes, edit videos and other media.

Hourly rate is $21, approximately 30 hours per week.
But weekly hours vary, it depends on how busy we are.
The more requests, the more work.

You can work from home? You can make and upload ASL videos.

If you’re motivated and you meet the job requirements, apply via careers@gvad.ca.
Looking forward to seeing you apply!

For more detailed information, read the description in the doc.

Read the full description at https://gvad.ca/jobs_media
Please send your resume and cover letter to career@gvad.ca


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Video Transcript:
Hello! I’m Paul, GVAD Board Member.
Exciting news, GVAD is hiring now!
For what? Summer jobs.

Now I will explain one position, named IT Support Specialist.
How much pay? $21 per hour.
1 week of work, 30 hours. 9 weeks of work in total.

What to do?

  • Focus on GVAD technical support.
  • Help Board members, volunteers, and staff.

How do daily duties look like?

Here’s a list of explanations:

  • Computer maintenance.
  • Help with phones, laptops, computers, software.
  • Solve problems with tech.
  • Management of email accounts, account setup, or password change.
  • Organizing shared mailboxes.
  • Update GVAD’s website with new content, events, announcements, information.
  • Ensuring the site works properly and is accessible.
  • Support meetings and events.
  • Set up projectors, screens, laptops.
  • Connect things with systems.

As well, support online meetings:

  • Zoom, MS Teams, Google Meet.
  • Help with managing rooms during meetings. Help with meeting recording.
  • Ensure accessibility is activated. Captions, interpreters are configured properly.
  • Support Google Drive, or cloud storage, file management, and storage organization.
  • Help the Board with meetings, elections, events.
  • Set up simple guidelines and trainings for the team on how to use technologies.

We are looking for people who are comfortable, know a lot about IT, have strong problem-solving skills, good organizational skills, and responsible.
Can explain clearly, and communicate transparently.
Occasional work on evenings or weekends may be required.
This role is a mix of remote and in-person work.

Amazing opportunity for people who want to gain experience supporting the Deaf community, and communicate.

Apply now!
Thank you.

Read the full description at https://gvad.ca/jobs_it
Please send your resume and cover letter to career@gvad.ca


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Video Transcript:
Hello, Greater Vancouver Association of the Deaf applicants!

The position is events planner and fundraiser Coordinator.

The pay will be $21 per hour for 30 hours a week up to 9 weeks.

What will you do?

  • You will be responsible for planning events and workshops.
  • You will help to organize fundraisers, like raffles and bingo.
  • You will work with volunteers, and promote events on our social media.

We are looking for someone who is organized, good with people, interested in being involved and to work within the community.

And someone who enjoys planning events and supporting the Deaf community.

Apply now!

Send email to career@gvad.ca

Read the full description at https://gvad.ca/jobs_event
Please send your resume and cover letter to career@gvad.ca

GVAD Summer Jobs: Office Assistant and Financial Support

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Video Transcript:
Hello!
Office Assistant position.
This position is about helping GVAD manage the office smoothly and professionally, and in alignment with BC guidelines.
What will you do?
Managing files, meetings, reminding us about deadlines.
Questions and answers, organizing schedules, and many other tasks.

What do you need to qualify?

  • Experience in administration, preferably within a non-profit or community environment.
  • You must have strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Clear written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage confidential information responsibly.
  • You must know how to use email platforms, spreadsheets, and document tools.
  • General personal computer skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Knowledge of Deaf community protocols, accessibility and ASL (not required to know ASL).

As long as you know how to coordinate, manage and support, please go ahead and apply!

This job will have a hybrid option: work in person or stay at home depending on GVAD’s needs.
Work hours vary. Sometimes evenings, weekends or daytime hours depending on meetings and events.

This role requires a lot of flexibility and professionalism.
The pay will be approximately $20. We will inform you the exact rate during the interview.

Please send us your resume and cover letter at career@gvad.ca
Please follow the instructions and read the post carefully before sending your resume to us.

We are looking forward to reading your applications!
We will be in touch to schedule your interview.

Thanks!

Read the full description at https://gvad.ca/jobs_admin
Please send your resume and cover letter to career@gvad.ca


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Video Transcript:
Hi!
GVAD is looking for a person to work with us.

Specifically – finances and support.
This is a paid position.
It’s a short term, summer job.

You will report to the Treasurer and the GVAD Board.

What will you do?

  • Focus on supporting the Treasurer and the Board.
  • Cleaning up non-profit financial records.
  • Bookkeeping systems.
  • This role ensures that the organization’s financial documentation is accurate, up to date, and well-organized.
  • The future accountant will assist with data entry, reconciliation, document organization, improvements to accounting software, and reporting processes.

This position is good for people who have accounting skills and bookkeeping experience.
I encourage you to read more information.
If you are interested in this position, please contact career@gvad.ca

This position is open to individuals aged 15 to 30.

Read the full description at https://gvad.ca/jobs_financial
Please send your resume and cover letter to career@gvad.ca

Save the Date: Deaf Well-Being Program Presentation

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GVAD is sharing this information:
Deaf Well-Being Program is coming down to the Okanagan to present on how social media and world events can impact stress, tools and coping strategies to feel more grounded and in control.
 
When: May 9th (morning session)
Location to be announced.
Lunch will be provided.
 
Let us know if you’re interested, or have any questions or concerns.
Email: ovadevents@gmail.com

GVAD Job Posting Announcement!

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Video Transcript:
M: Hi, I’m Megan, President of the Greater Vancouver Association of the Deaf (GVAD):
T: I’m Tammy, Vice President of GVAD
M: GVAD has a big announcement! What is it about?
T: We are hiring five people for summer jobs, here at GVAD. With pay!
M: Five positions available:
1. Tech Support
2. Office Worker
3. Social Media Coordinator
4. Financial Assistant
5. Social Event Coordinator
T: I wonder who will apply!
M: Ages 15 to 30. The job is for 9 weeks
T: Please share this announcement! This is open to Deaf, Deaf-Blind, Hard of Hearing and Deaf Plus individuals!
T: Share it to everyone! Come and apply! Send us your resumes!
M: Watch for upcoming job postings!
T: Exciting!
T & M: Bye! Stay tuned!

BCAD and GVAD Responsibility Clarification

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Video Transcript:

M: Hi everyone, I’m Megan. I’m the current President of GVAD. And this is…

C: My name is Cameron, the current President of BC Association of the Deaf (BCAD).

M: What is BCAD?

C: BCAD is an organization that focuses on advocating at the provincial level for the Deaf community across BC. We also partner with different organizations in North Vancouver, Kelowna, on Vancouver Island. We collaborate with a variety of other organizations and support each other so we can host workshops and events. Together we succeed and grow!

M: When was BCAD reestablished?

C: BCAD was established in 2024, only two years ago! BCAD existed before, from 1998 to 2000, but it shut down shortly after.

M: So GVAD took responsibility for the Deaf community for many, many years until BCAD came back! Now BCAD can focus on the whole province, while GVAD can focus on serving the Greater Vancouver area, right?

C: That’s right! Now that BCAD is here, we need to figure out how to define the different roles and responsibilities of each organization here in British Columbia! A special thank you to GVAD for 100 years of significant support of the Deaf community.

M: Now GVAD’s bylaws will focus on the Greater Vancouver area, meaning those who live between Whistler and Hope. Those who live outside the Greater Vancouver Area cannot rely on our support. That’s why BCAD is here now! If you want to host or join other Deaf events, contact BCAD. Cameron, how can people contact BCAD?

C: People can contact us through email: info@bcadeaf.ca

C: So far BCAD has partnered with GVAD, but everyone across BC is welcome to partner with us too! We can provide support, resources, and service to support the success of your workshop or event. Not only organizations, but individuals too can contact us! If you have an idea for a workshop or event that can benefit the Deaf community across BC, contact us! We will try our best to support your idea! However, when you email us, please keep in mind that BCAD is led only by volunteers, which means we might not reply to your emails in a timely manner. Please be patient with us.

M: Wow! So that means BCAD services will support the whole Deaf community across BC, so people don’t need to depend solely on GVAD anymore?

C: That’s right.

M: I’m looking forward to seeing how BCAD grows moving forward. If you have any questions, please contact BCAD. However, if you live in Vancouver, go ahead and contact GVAD. I hope that was clear! I know there has been a long-standing confusion, and I hope it is clear now!

C: Yes, and if you have any other questions to help make the distinction clearer, feel free to email BCAD or GVAD and we will do our best to answer!

M: I’m looking forward to all the future collaborations across BC!

C: Yes! I’m so excited to support the provincial Deaf community! I know BCAD is new to you, but we are here to stay! I’m looking forward to seeing you around at different events and workshops.

C and M: Thank you!

HEARD Q&A on April 19 moderated by Pamela E. Witcher

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GVAD is sharing this information:
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Video Transcript:

Hello! Tickets for HEARD, a documentary film by a hard-of-hearing (HoH) writer and director, Brian Ceci, have sold out for April 14, and are now selling for a follow-up screening on April 19. HEARD discusses the spectrum of Deaf and HoH, signed languages and spoken languages, and identities. The documentary chronicles Brian’s experience growing up with hearing aids to exploring what it means to be a person living through a HoH identity while searching for community as a Hard of Hearing person.

After the screening, there will be a panel discussion with documentary participants: Kelsie (signs, speaks, Deaf, wears cochlear implants), Laurie (signs, speaks, Deaf, wears hearing aids), Ruzzelle (speaks, HoH, wears hearing aids), Joseph (speaks, HoH, does not wear devices), and Brian (speaks, HoH, wears hearing aids, wants to learn to sign). The Q&A panel on April 14 is moderated by Gael Hannan (speaks, HoH, wears one hearing aid and one cochlear implant), and the Q&A on April 19 is moderated by Pamela E. Witcher (signs, Deaf, wears no devices).

The screening on April 19th will be at the RIO Theatre in Vancouver at 12:30 pm, doors at 12 pm.

The film will be open captioned and also in ASL-EN interpretation on site.

Tickets can be bought at https://riotheatretickets.ca/events/41193-heard-cast-q-a-screening

FoodSafe Level 1 in ASL with GVAD

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We are hosting a FoodSafe Level 1 course taught in ASL. At our request, a certified instructor fluent in ASL will visit the Lower Mainland to lead the course! 
 
Instructor: Darryl (ASL Instructor)
Location: Deaf Connect, 4445 Norfolk St, Burnaby, BC V5G 0A7
Date Options (choose one):
• May 30, 2026
• May 31, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM until completion (full day, 9 units)
$150 per person
 
Only 10 spots available per day. FoodSafe courses taught in ASL are rare. Register early to earn your FoodSafe Level 1 certificate!
 
Questions? Contact us: events@gvad.ca

ASL Interpreted Performance on Festival 6

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GVAD is sharing this information:
BEHOLD bonsai versions of each 10 Minute Play in the Or Festival 6!
Thank you to the playwrights for creating these beautiful posters to represent their shows!
 
Show Dates:
Wed, April 15th at 7:30pm – OPENING!
Thurs, April 16th at 7:30pm
Fri, April 17th at 7:30pm – Julio the Frog & Kentucky the Chicken shall visit the Or Festival!
Sat, April 18th at 2pm
Sat, April 18th at 7:30pm – ASL Interpreted Performance + addition of two Deaf-Led Plays to the program!
Venue: Jericho Arts Centre (1675 Discovery St, Vancouver)
 
“To be OR not to be?” We choose “Or”. The unexpected! The surprising! Every night, we present the WORLD PREMIERE of six original 10 minute plays, written, dramaturged, directed, and acted by local Vancouver artists, and on Saturday Night, we shall close the festival with the addition of two BRAND NEW 10 minute plays by Deaf and Hard of Hearing Artists from across Canada! Join us for the fun! The evening continues long after the last actor has left the stage!

The Burnaby School District is hiring a full-time ASL Interpreter

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GVAD is sharing this information:
The Burnaby School District is currently recruiting for Casual On-Call and Temporary Full-time Sign Language Interpreters to work at the Burnaby School District.
 
The Sign Language Interpreter facilitates communication between deaf, hard of hearing and hearing students and staff by providing interpreting services in a variety of settings and activities. The Sign Language Interpreter adjusts to the signing, educational and communication levels required for students, parents, staff and community groups.
 
Pay Rate: $39.77/Hour
 
Job Requirements:
· Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent including grammar, spelling, arithmetic, reading, writing and understanding English
· Completion of an American Sign Language / English interpreter program plus two years’ related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
· Working knowledge of adaptive technology related to work performed including TTY’s and computers
· Possess active membership status in CASLI and WAVLI (Westcoast Association of Visual Language Interpreters)
· Experience working in an educational setting is an asset
 
If you are passionate about helping support students to succeed and pride yourself in promoting an inclusive environment, we want to hear from you.
 
Qualified applicants should send their application, resume, and current references through Make a Future at https://buff.ly/glBJ126. Only those applicants considered for interview will be contacted.

This Sunday: HEARD at the Rio Theatre

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GVAD is sharing this information:
HEARD, a documentary by Hard-of-Hearing filmmaker Brian Ceci, screens this Sunday, April 19 at the Rio Theatre in Vancouver.
 
The film explores life in the space between hearing and Deafness, following Brian’s journey to find community with others on the Hard of Hearing spectrum.
 
The screening includes open captions, ASL interpretation, and Auracast audio access. A Q&A with the cast follows.
 
Doors open: 12:00 pm
Movie starts: 12:30 pm
Ticket price: $15.00
 

ASL-Friendly Status Card Applications with FNHA

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We want to share a helpful resource for Indigenous community members who need to apply for or renew their Status Card. ?
 
Tiara is now with the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and is available in-person at their office downtown to assist with Status Card applications and renewals. She knows ASL, so if you prefer to communicate in ASL during your appointment, she is happy to accommodate that.
 
Please note she is not a certified interpreter, but she is there to support you through the process directly.

Availability: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: 701-1166 Alberni Street, Vancouver BC
Contact: tiara.sumner@fnha.ca
 
Availability may vary due to work travel, contact via email to book an appointment.

ASL Slam Event April 25th

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GVAD is sharing this information:
Dear Deaf Community,
We are excited to share that an ASL Slam event will be taking place on April 25 as a fundraiser for the Youth Canada Tournament for Deaf Youth (YCTD), which BCSD will be hosting in May 2027.
 
The ASL Slam will celebrate ASL creativity, storytelling, and performance while helping raise funds to support this important national event for Deaf youth across Canada.
 
If you are planning to attend, please:
Complete the registration form, and
Send an e?transfer to jennifer.zuvic@burnabyschools.ca
 
Your support—whether by attending, sharing the event, or contributing—helps us begin building a strong, successful YCTD tournament.
 
Thank you for your continued support of our students and Deaf community
 
 

Workshops with ASL interpretation: Lines into the Air – Writing Across Disciplines

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Water Keeps Us Honest flyerListening to Senakw flyerGVAD is sharing this information:
The Capilano Review is pleased to present Lines into the Air, a year-long series of interdisciplinary writing workshops that take up the communal practice of writing as an urgent means of being and thinking together — across boundaries, fields, and forms.
 
Highlighting the myriad ways in which writing practices not only exist but flourish outside of disciplinary and institutional bounds, this series brings together facilitators and participants from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise to reposition creative writing as expansive community inquiry, offering, and exchange.
 
Each generative, two-session writing workshop will take place either online or in-person across a number of venues located throughout Vancouver’s Lower Mainland.
 
Online workshops will be supported by closed captioning and live ASL interpretation will be available by request for all in-person workshops. Workshops are open to writers of all experience levels.
 
The $45 registration fee includes a one-year complimentary print subscription to The Capilano Review.
 
Registration is now open for our Spring 2026 workshop season.
 
Full workshop and registration details link:

GVAD & BCAD Host: Town Hall on Deaf Housing Accessibility Challenges

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Flyer for a virtual Town Hall titled “Deaf Housing Accessibility Challenges” on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 7:00–9:00 PM, presented by Gary Malkowski. Red and teal design with sections on removing housing barriers (apartments, houses, condos, senior and public housing) and inviting community questions and experiences. Includes Zoom details, a free registration link, a QR code, and the contact email: lisa@gvad.ca. The link to sign up is: https://bit.ly/bcdeafhousingaccess



Town Hall: Deaf Housing Accessibility Challenges

Join us for an important community conversation focused on removing barriers in housing for Deaf communities.

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
7:00 – 9:00 PM (PT)

Presented in ASL by: Gary Malkowski
Online via Zoom

We’ll be discussing accessibility across:
• Apartments
• Houses
• Condominiums
• Senior Housing
• Public Housing

Your voice matters.
Ask questions and share your experiences to help shape what builders, landlords, and housing providers need to improve accessibility.

Free to attend – registration required:
https://bit.ly/bcdeafhousingaccess

Questions? Email: lisa@gvad.ca

Let’s work together toward barrier-free housing!

Van Slam FINALS ft. GC Vasquez

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GVAD is sharing this information:
Don’t miss this event out in Vancouver, BC. April 6Van Slam Finals ft. GC Vasquez
 
April 6 | Enabling Arts
Doors 7:30 | Show 8pm
$8 Advance | $10-15 at the door (no one turned away for lack of funds)
 
Van Slam Finals! This invitational slam will feature 8 poets who have competed all season, collecting points towards their chance to be the Vancouver Poetry Slam Champion! The winner goes on compete at the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam as part of Verses Festival of Words April 23-May 2, 2026.
 
Van Slam Finals will follow this format:
3 slot Open Mic
Feature Poetry Performance
Slam – 3 rounds: 3 min. × 1min. x 3min. poems*
*only the top 4 scoring poets move on to the third round, which is winner-take-all
 
ASL Interpreters will be on hand for this eventth at 7pm!