Temporary Part Time Community Ministry Worker (Canada Summer Jobs)

The Community Ministry Worker is responsible for participating in and supporting the programs of The Salvation Army East Toronto Community and Family Services that help to connect members of the wider community with services that meet human needs. These needs could include hunger, loneliness, isolation, and spiritual connection.

• Assist with conducting intake services, client assessment to determine immediate needs and supports required by the client.
• Refers clients to Community Ministry Coordinator or Corps Officer for pastoral assistance.
• May assist other food bank staff with pick-ups of food/toy donations from community donors.
• Aid with processing, unloading, documenting, sorting, reorganizing, and re-stocking food and toy donations for the Family Services program and assist with preparing donated items for distribution.
• Assist with maintaining food bank stock, cleanliness, tidiness, and organization of food bank area; assist with food drives as needed.
• Arrange for the proper disposal of items received but not usable in the food bank.

Health and Safety

• Adherence to all health and safety standards.
• Assist with ensuring that the Food Bank is maintained in organization, appearance, maintenance, cleanliness, and safety as recommended by Public Health etc.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.

Perform other related duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This is a temporary part-time position based on 30 to 33 hours per week for 9 weeks from July 2, 2024, to August 31, 2024
• The Supervisor will set the hours of work and work schedule.
• Required to wear appropriate Salvation Army identification.
• This job requires reaching, bending, and stooping frequently, working in a standing position for long periods of time.
• The working environment is typically in the office, food bank in generally agreeable conditions.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs. (22.68 kg).

Normal hours of work: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and includes a ½-hour unpaid meal break and 3 hours on Friday for three (3) weeks as scheduled by supervisor. Some flexibility regarding scheduling may be required.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Submit as required a Police Record Check (vulnerable sector check) that is acceptable to The Salvation Army in its sole discretion.
• This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program and the following represents the applicant criteria:
• aged 15 to 30 years at the beginning of the employment period;
• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment*; and,
• holds a valid Social Insurance Number; and,
• be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
• *International students are not eligible participants. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.
• An ongoing condition of employment is the ability to maintain immigration status to legally remain and work in Canada which is supported by valid immigration documents.

• Completion of a minimum of grade ten (10).
• Safe Food Handling and First Aid/CPR Certifications are an asset.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training preferred.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Minimum of three (3) months of prior related experience working and/or volunteering in community-based programs, including experience working with multi-barriered persons.
• Good computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office.

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• Self-motivated/disciplined.
• Lead by example, by demonstrating a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and be flexible.
• Ability to maintain information in confidence and exercise good judgement.
• Ability to participate as an active and responsible team member in a cooperative team environment.
• Exhibit good listening skills, have strong oral/written communication skills.
• Ability to accept direction when necessary.
• Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution.
• Must comply with all Salvation Army policies, procedures, and associated legislation.
• Be Enthusiastic and Approachable – Present an upbeat and pleasant personality with a helpful attitude towards all.
• Be a Good Listener – Have a desire to create a safe space and be attentive to the needs of others.
• Be Servant-Hearted – Have a servant attitude, being flexible and willing to pitch in and assist as part of the team.
• Be Willing to Grow – Be a teachable person of integrity.
• 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 etc.).
• Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

You must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.