Staff Positions
CRIS is searching for amazing, talented, people to fill roles within our organization!
Current Positions Available
2025 Summer Staff Positions
CRIS is hiring for it’s 2025 summer staff positions.
Please click job titles for full job descriptions with duties, qualifications, compensation and how to apply :
Adaptive Adventures (AA) Recreation Program Staff will facilitate outdoor recreation activities and assist individuals with disabilities to participate in the CRIS Adaptive Adventures program, which includes activities such as hiking, paddling (canoe, SUP, kayak), and cycling. Staff will function in a team along with volunteers, support workers, and/or guests. The position requires high levels of physical fitness and interest and ability to spend long days outdoors in the summer heat. Working with participants and their support workers, staff will assist participants in using adaptive equipment while guiding and supporting them throughout the activity. Outside of regular programs, staff will also be involved in the planning and organizational tasks involved with the running of programs, events and fundraisers.
The Marketing and Events Coordinator will be responsible for assisting in planning and promoting special events and fundraisers along with working to elevate the profile of CRIS within the community through various marketing strategies. This position requires strong organizational skills, knowledge around digital marketing and social media best practices, ability to follow and implement a marketing and brand strategy, and experience in event planning and/or community partnerships. The ideal candidate will be a team player who is eager to work collaboratively, yet take initiative and ownership on tasks and projects assigned to them. CRIS is seeking someone who loves the outdoors, is a creative storyteller, and is passionate about promoting inclusion and accessibility – especially in outdoor recreation.
A Bike rentals kiosk attendant is focused on supporting Kelowna Bike Rentals in Partnership with Elevation Outdoors and CRIS Adaptive Rentals. This role will be responsible for customer service, checking bikes in and out, basic maintenance/safety checks on all equipment, managing rentals, and briefing customers on how to use the equipment as well as the safety protocols they will need to adhere to. Staff will also be involved in inventory management, bookings, and customer service follow up. This will provide an opportunity to learn about both able bodied and adaptive recreation equipment and support the clients as they learn how to use it.
Application deadline for all positions is April 18th, 2025
Submit application here and include the following attachments:
1. Complete resume with two references
2. A cover letter explaining (if applicable):
– Relevant outdoor work experience, skills, and qualifications
– Previous experience or interest in working with people with disabilities
– Customer service skills and experience
