Lifecentre.CARE : Assistant Warehouse Manager ( CityServe Focus )

Lifecentre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifecentre is seeking an Assistant Warehouse Manager for a fixed-term summer position in Ottawa. This role involves assisting the Food Bank Coordinator with delivery services, managing volunteers, and performing various administrative tasks. Candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills, with a commitment to equality and teamwork. The position offers $17.92 per hour for 32 hours a week, funded through the Government of Canada's Summer Jobs program.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills (English required, French an asset).
• Experience in organization and/or warehouse logistics or management.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Team Leader of the Food Bank's Volunteer Team.
• Perform administrative tasks for the food bank and City Serve initiatives.
• Maintain the appearance, condition, and safety of the Food Bank and warehouse.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Self-motivated

Tools

Excel

Web Portal Software

Job description

Lifecentre.CARE : Assistant Warehouse Manager (CityServe)

Canada Summer Jobs - Lifecentre.CARE Temp Ottawa, ON $17.92 CAD per hour

• PLEASE NOTE : This position is not with "Lifecentre Church". It is with the Lifecentre Food Bank, a Registered Independent Philanthropic Canadian Charity # 882066509 RR0001

DISCLAIMER : This job is funded through the Government of Canada's Summer Jobs program.

To be eligible, youth 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
• The youth must be 15 years of age at the beginning of the employment period. The youth may be more than 30 years of age at the end of the employment period as long as the youth was 30 at the beginning of the employment period.
• International students are not eligible participants. As the objective of the CSJ program is to support youth entering the Canadian labour market, the temporary nature of an international student's time in Canada does not allow for a long-term connection to the labour market. Learn more.

FOODBANK OUTREACH WORKER (CSJ)

TERM : Fixed Term Contract

PERIOD : 8 weeks

SALARY : $17.92 / HOUR, hourly for 32 hours per week

OVERVIEW : The Assistant Warehouse Manager is responsible for assisting the Food Bank Coordinator in all aspects of the delivery service, including administrative tasks, merchandising, organizing & receiving processes, serving clients, social media promotion, and managing the organization, processing, and shipping of goods with various partners.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS :

• Excellent communication skills (English required, French an asset)
• Good organization and time management skills
• Experience in organization and/or warehouse logistics or management
• Ability to work independently
• Strong understanding of, and commitment to, equality
• Proficiency in navigating computers, generating reports (Excel), and using web portal software

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS :

• Self-motivated and able to prioritize tasks
• Flexible and attentive to detail
• Willingness to do what it takes to keep the workspace clean and organized

ASSETS (NOT A PREREQUISITE) :

Experience moving palettes of merchandise and boxing items

RESPONSIBILITIES :

The main responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Act as the Team Leader of the Food Bank's Volunteer Team
• Perform administrative tasks for the food bank and City Serve initiatives (weekly activity logs, reports)
• Answer phone and email inquiries
• Maintain the appearance, condition, and safety of the Food Bank and warehouse
• Maintain inventory database and accurate usage records