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Deadline to apply is Midnight Friday May 24th, 2024.
Administrative Assistant (1 Position)
Job Term: Summer 2024 – (July-August) 9 Weeks
Start Date: July 2nd, 2024
End Date: August 30th, 2024
No. Hours/Day: 7 Hours Per Day
Start Date: July 2nd, 2024
End Date: August 30th, 2024
No. Hours/Day: 7 Hours Per Day
Salary: $18.00/hour
Benefits of the position:
- Great opportunity to develop new office administrative skills and strengthen existing ones.
- Fun interacting with children and youth with the unique opportunity to shape and influence a young mind; by participating in MEAC’s formal mentorship program you will expand your knowledge, crystalize existing leadership skills.
- Take advantage of new and diverse leadership opportunities, increase enthusiasm, and be motivated to be a vital and positive contributor to society.
What can I expect to do in this role?
Reporting directly to the Executive Director/Pastor, the Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support to the Meadowvale East Apostolic Church Summer Camp.Primary responsibilities will include:
- Establishing and maintaining files, records and databases in a professional and organized fashion paying particular attention to confidentiality and privacy. Posses excellent written and verbal skills.
- Perform routine administrative duties including word processing, formatting documents, photocopying, scanning, faxing, mailing, filing, coding bills, petty cash, minute taking and assisting with scheduling.
- The Administrative Assistant will be required to complete registrations for campers and assist in completing intake packages for new campers and the coordination of events, information sessions, training, and meetings.
- Schedule and book field trip activities and engage in the administration of employee documentation as well as time and attendance.
- Work within the team to create a welcoming and friendly environment for campers, employees, and families.
- Assist staff in logistical management of approved initiatives to support the camp’s goals, including acquisition of supplies, inventory management, bookkeeping and strategic planning.
- Other duties as assigned including assistance at lunch and snack times, camper activities and field trips.
- Attendance during training sessions and regular meetings is also required and s/he is required to maintain accurate records, incident reports, attendance, other duties as assigned, and report any incidents directly to the Executive director.
How do I qualify?
- Must be between the ages of 15-30 years at the start of the employment. Maybe more than 30 years at the end of the employment period.
- Applicants must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person to whom Refugees protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; for the duration of employment, and have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant territorial and provincial legislation and regulations.
- Demonstrated experience working with children and youth, preferably in a camp style setting. Agreement to comply with the values and principles of the MEAC Church, on which the program is built.
- Complete all other application requirements e.g. complete and signed Code of Conduct form and agree to follow all camp objectives, rules, policies, and procedures as established by MEAC.
- Demonstrated leadership, responsibility, time management, decision-making skills and is able to work as part of a team.
- Sound judgement and flexibility to work on a shift basis is also required.
- Applicant must be willing to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check at their own expense before start of employment
- CPR Certified will be an asset, but not mandatory
How do I apply?
Send an updated resume with a cover letter indicating your interest and outlining how you meet the qualifications to Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If interested in more than one position, you may submit one application, but include in your cover letter the positions which are of interest to you; ensure that your resume demonstrates that you have the relevant knowledge experience for the positions that you have identified.
Food Bank Assistants (4 Positions)
Job Term: Summer 2024 – (July-August) 9 Week
Start Date: July 2nd, 2024
End Date: August 30th 2024
No. Hours/Day: 30 Hours
Start Date: July 2nd, 2024
End Date: August 30th 2024
No. Hours/Day: 30 Hours
Salary: $16.55 per hour
Job Description
- Prepare food for Clients in an efficient and effective manner. Assist in the in-take of food on Mondays and Wednesdays and preparing hampers for distribution on Mondays and Thursdays.
- Greet, meet Clients of the Food Bank. Use desk-top computer or tablet to record visits of Clients when in attendance in the proprietary Food Bank System.
- Perform administrative tasks on same system to record and order weekly Food requirements.
- Support all aspect of Food Bank under the direction and guidance of the Food Bank Director, such as packing, sorting, and re-stocking shelves to make distribution of food to our Clients more efficient.
- Perform maintenance of the floors, desks and all areas of Food Bank to ensure, proper hygiene, sanitization and compliances.
Skills, Experience And Qualification Required
- Very Reliable
- Comfortable interacting with clients
- Patient and non-judgmental
- Professional
- Honest, friendly and impartial
- Detail oriented
- Able to keep confidentiality
- Able to read
- Able to follow instructions and complete a task independently
- Able to follow policies and procedures
- Good communication skills
- Will to learn and demonstrate "teachable skill-set"
- The successful candidate(s) must be willing to lift food boxes/bags weighing up to 20 kilograms
Outline Of Activities, Tasks And Responsibilities:
- Arrive for work at the schedule time and sign-in. If you are unable to come in for a scheduled shift, please notify the Food Bank Administrator at least 24 hours before shift begins.
- Monday morning/afternoon/evening between 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and on Thursdays between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. you will serve about 100 - 125 families.
- Pack orders for Clients (according to family size).
- There are five (5) staff for every shift in the Food Bank. Two staff will be responsible for selecting the items in the Food bank guide and placing them on the counter and two staff will be responsible for the distribution to Clients. One staff will be responsible to meet and greet clients, ensure COVID protocols are adhered to and guiding clients into the Food Bank serving arear.
- Heavy items (such as cans) should be packed at the bottom of the bags, and lighter items on the top.
- Always be aware of where the eggs and fresh milk and bread are packed.
- Inform Food Bank Coordinator if food supplies are running low.
- On Wednesdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
- Assist in the receipt of Food from our Donors via our loading dock.
- Move food inside Food Bank.
- Unpack boxes or bags to storage shelfs, Fridges and Cooler.
- Prepare from shelves boxes of required food for distribution.
Working Conditions:
- Smoke-free workplace.
- Long periods of standing.
- Some lifting, bending and pushing a cart.
- Working directly with clients.
- with other Volunteers.
Benefits Of Working In The Food Bank:
- You will be paid for the time worked through the Government of Canada Summer Job Program.
- You will be assisting the Meadowvale East Food Bank to provide services to its many clients.
- Many students will “feel a sense of satisfaction, accomplishment and connection to a community”.
- You will have the opportunity to work with other staff and volunteers
- You will learn soft skills, including inter-personal relationships, partnerships, communicative and problem-solving skills
How do I qualify?:
- Must be between the ages of 15-30 years at the start of the employment. Maybe more than 30 years at the end of the employment period.
- Applicants must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person to whom Refugees protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; for the duration of employment, and have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant territorial and provincial legislation and regulations.
- Applicant must be willing to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check at their own expense before start of employment
| Day | Time | No. of Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Mondays | 9:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. | 10 hrs |
| Wednesdays | 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | 7 hrs |
| Thursdays | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8 hrs |
| Fridays | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | 5 hrs |
How do I apply?
Send an updated resume with a cover letter indicating your interest and outlining how you meet the qualifications to Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If interested in more than one position, you may submit one application, but include in your cover letter the positions which are of interest to you; ensure that your resume demonstrates that you have the relevant knowledge experience for the positions that you have identified.