Community Ministry Worker - Canada Summer Jobs
About The Position
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here. Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world. Position Purpose summary: To assist in the operations of collecting and processing donations in the Food Recovery Program, practicing good stewardship of our donated resources. The student will provide service to local agencies, and business’, sort incoming products, and assists in Family Services operations. This a Fixed Term Contract Position. Kindly review the eligibility criteria for the Canada Summer Jobs program using the link below before applying. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/canada-summer-jobs/applicant-guide/who-can-apply.html Canada Summer Jobs Program requirements apply. Individuals who required employer-specific work authorization (e.g., international students on study permits) are not eligible under this program. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents. This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Applicants must meet program eligibility requirements, including age and legal status criteria.
Requirements
- Completion of high school diploma
- Up to three (3) months prior experience, including life skills.
- Heavy lifting: able to lift up to 40 pounds repeatedly with no assistance from others.
- Valid Full Class 5 Driver’s License
- Ability to stand for long periods.
- Must be able to work cooperately with others.
- Demonstrate organizational skills, ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written.
- Good listening, interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Self-motivated and disciplined.
- Demonstrates ability to work with agencies, peers, staff, and volunteers.
- Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.
Responsibilities
- Clean and repackage recovered food.
- Pick up and process donated resources by unloading, sorting, placing, and loading donated items.
- Work with clients in food distribution.
- Contribute to the safety of staff and clients (e.g., clear fire exits, no obstacles inside/outside the building, cleans spillage and assist in maintaining facility cleanliness).
- Take responsibility for the accurate completion of all client intake and recording into system.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- health and dental benefits
- paid vacation and sick time
- RRSP's
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
