Labourer - Landscape Canada Summer Jobs

Who We Are
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.

Job Description:

Position Purpose summary:

The incumbent will be responsible for carrying out the physical expansion and development of the current community vegetable garden at Sutton Youth Shelter. They will be responsible for organizing equipment, input into material purchasing and coordination of volunteer garden workers.

Accountabilities:

• The incumbent will promote positive and supportive attitudes toward youth who are experiencing homelessness

• Work alongside community members and residential clients in all facets of gardening

• Help facilitate good relationships between youth Diversion Rec. clients and community members/ project staff

• Help nurture and support a positive, recreational working environment for garden participants

Organizational Responsibilities

• The incumbent will adhere to standards that are consistent with the values & philosophy of The Salvation Army and the Residential Services Department

• Participate fully and constructively in staff meetings and in service training

• Engage in weekly supervision sessions with supervisor throughout the summer work season

• Ensure a working knowledge of, and follow the Policy & Procedures Manual and the Employees Handbook

• Become familiar with the provision of the position description & operations manual, which will be provided for each job position

• As required and is applicable, make suggestions that will improve efficiency, working conditions or procedures to management; and represent the Organization in a professional manner

Program Responsibilities

• Program planning which encourages youth engagement in productive and healthy activities

• Recruit volunteers and community agencies to partner in program service delivery

• Plan Agricultural field trips for youth program participants and community volunteers

• Help inspire young people to be productive and healthy with their time, resources, body and mind

• Ensure that Health and Safety standards are met or surpassed in all operations

• Guest on JHSC summer meetings to ask or share about any Health and Safety questions/concerns

• Attend regular supervision meetings

• Establish and maintain rapport with program youth

• Perform program statistics as assigned

• Develop and maintain contact with vendors/merchants in managing supplies for the garden.

• Act as an advocate and be a positive role model for residential client participants as well as youth in the community

• Develop effective working relationships and partnerships with community members, representatives of other departments, agencies and co-workers

• Maintain documentation and filing and other administration duties as required

• Represent the Salvation Army and this project at community meetings

• Perform any other related duties as requested by supervisor

• Provide a clear vulnerable sector screen

• Participate in all training provided by our Ministry Unit

Reporting

• Maintain list of reports required for health and safety compliance purposes.

• Support external reporting requests as needed.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Governance Boards and Councils: None

Internal:

• Mission Partners

• Volunteers

External:

• Clients

• Families

• Agencies

• Community members and partners

MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY:

• Reports directly to: Program Services Coordinator

• Direct reports for this position: None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Largely outdoors

• Occasionally indoors - drop in area /office, etc.

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

Canada Summer Jobs Participant Requirements:

• Is between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment

• Is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on who refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and

• Has a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.

• *International students are not eligible participants.

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.

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• Knowledge and understanding of, and a commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Excellent budgeting, organizational, time management, written and oral communication skills

• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, including strong skills in Excel

• Comprehensive knowledge of planting and maintaining gardens, gardening, greenhouses, and ability to share that knowledge and provide instruction to clients

• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and individually

• Be caring and non-judgemental of clients-regardless of their level of ability or commitment

• Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills

• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility

• Provide a vulnerable sector check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army at its sole discretion

• Participate in all training provided by the Ministry Unit

Compensation:

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [email protected] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.