Community Organization Worker

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.

Accountabilities

Job Description:

The incumbent may perform all, some, or similar range of duties.

• Plan activities for children and youth with the purpose of providing a safe, caring and positive environment for them. This will include facilitating games and crafts, life-skills classes, cooking classes and mentoring opportunities.
• Assist with preparing for kids to camp program
• Support staff with social programs. This will include some food preparations, housekeeping and providing a friendly, caring and supportive presence for program participants
• Assist with special events and/or fundraising for center programs
• Assist with outreach to seniors
• General office administration duties and reception
• Assist with provisions of practical aid. This may include grocery shopping, packing food for distribution, client intakes and connecting with people receiving assistance
• General upkeep of program space, and supply inventory
• Donation pick ups and sorting when required
  
  

Critical Relationship Management

Internal: MU leadership and staff, volunteers.

External: Will have to communicate with community members.

Managerial/Technical Responsibilities

Reports directly to the CFS Director.

Direct reports: None

Financial And Material Management

• Minor material responsibilities.
• The incumbent will not be involved in receiving, handling or disbursements of funds.
• The incumbent has no input into the annual budget.
  
  

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

Working Conditions

• The incumbent’s work environment is typically in an office environment.
• May be required to move/lift up to 30 pounds.
  
  

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• 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.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
  
  

Alternative combination of education and Experience may be considered.

Education, Qualifications And Certifications

• Completion of some high school course work is required.
  
  

Skills And Capabilities

• Maintain and promote a positive image of The Salvation Army by providing a high caliber of services and dealing with others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
• Good team player.
• Organized and attentive to details.
  
  

A valid driver’s license is not necessary but would be a definite asset to this position.

This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Employment program.

To Be Eligible, Candidates Must

Be between 15 and 30 years of age 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

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

Able to provide Criminal Background Check screening and Vulnerable Sector Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $15.65 to $16.90 with a maximum of $20.28.

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 Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.