Canada Summer Jobs 2024

• 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.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director/Pastor, the Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support to the Meadowvale East Apostolic Church Summer Camp.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• Smoke-free workplace.
• Long periods of standing.
• Some lifting, bending and pushing a cart.
• Working directly with clients.
• with other Volunteers.

• 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

• 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

Total Weekly Hours: 30 hrs

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

The ECD oversees the coordination and administration of all aspects of the Meadowvale East Apostolic Church (MEAC) summer camp program including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling program activities and reports to the Pastor of MEAC.

The ECD performs a wide range of duties including some or all of the following:

• Plan the delivery of the summer camp program and its activities in accordance with the stated mission and the goals of the camp.
• Develop new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the camp/Church.
• Develop and implement long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the camp.
• Develop budget and operating plan in conjunction with the Pastor of MEAC
• Develop a program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the program and to identify areas for improvement

• Ensure that program activities operate within the policies and procedures of the camp
• Update forms and records to document camp activities
• Oversee the collection and maintenance of records on the clients of the camp for statistical purposes according to the confidentiality/privacy policy

• Recruit, interview and select well-qualified program staff
• Implement approved human resources policies, procedures and practices
• Ensure that personnel files are properly maintained and kept confidential
• Establish and implement a performance management process for all program staff
• Engage volunteers for appropriate program activities (See managing volunteers below for more information).
• Ensure that all program staff receive appropriate orientation to the Church and programs and holds requisite documents in accordance with relevant laws (e.g. vulnerable sector checks, CPR, First Aid, etc.)

• Ensure all staff members receive orientation and appropriate training in accordance with established standards
• Supervise program staff by providing direction, input and feedback
• Communicate with clients and other stakeholders to gain community support for the program and to solicit input to improve the program
• Liaise with other Church staff to ensure effective and efficient program delivery
• Where appropriate, coordinate the delivery of services among different program activities to increase effectiveness and efficiency

• Prepare reports/presentations on the program for management and funders
• Ensure funder agreement requirements are executed
• Ensure that the program operate within the approved budget
• Monitor and approve all budgeted program expenditures
• Monitor cash flow, projections, and report actual cash flow and variance as appropriate
• Manage all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures
• Ensure that all financial records for the program are up to date
• Ensure financial reports and supporting documentation for funders are prepared as outlined in funding agreements
• Identify and evaluate the risks associated with program activities and take appropriate action to control the risks

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of program management and previous Teaching experience
• Knowledge of client groups and/or issues related to the program area

• Word processing
• Spreadsheets
• E-mail
• Internet

The Executive Director should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following:

• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behaviour and business practices, and ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization
• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the Camp.
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the camp and to create new opportunities.
• Focus on camper/parent/guardian needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the l parameters of the camp/Church.
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance camp effectiveness.
• Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the camp.
• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the camp.
• Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities.
• Plan: Determine strategies to move the camp forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results.
• Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.

The Executive Director works a standard work week and or modified work week in conjunction with the Pastor and Student Camp Director.

Under the direction and guidance of the Summer Camp Executive Director, Design, Develop and Execute 2024 Summer Camp Program. This includes 3 days of Pre-Camp hands-on training and development before Summer Camp starts. Included in the youth’s training, will be direction for Customer Service, Leadership, Managing Staff and the proper procedures for social distancing in a professional setting. Outcomes for the youth will be learning how to develop work plans as a team as well as gaining experience in Customer Service, Leadership Skill-Set, through coordinating parents, campers and counsellors.

• Ensure that program activities operate within the policies and procedures of the camp
• Update forms and records to document camp activities
• Oversee the collection and maintenance of records on the clients of the camp for statistical purposes according to the confidentiality/privacy policy

• Manage the day-to-day functions of Camp life
• Monitoring and evaluating recreational programs
• Major role in the development of the entire Camp Program for 9 weeks in weekly increments
• Implement camp curricula
• Supervise camp counsellors including assessing work performance and taking disciplinary measures when necessary.
• Actively participate in the development and delivery of Mentorship programs
• Manage the camp Operational Budget
• Assist in staff recruitment, training, and supervision;
• Coordination, operation and support of programs, ensuring their effective and cohesive operation on a day-to-day-basis; camper wellness.

• Pro-actively identify and solve problems and areas of concern for staff, campers and volunteers, and parents/guardians.
• Posses excellent written and verbal skills
• Manage inventory; plan special events and trips; plan and disseminate weekly program schedules for all activities to staff and management.
• Greet and welcome all campers, staff and volunteers each day.
• Orient all campers to camp rules on first day.
• Relieve other counsellors as required; remain visible and accessible.
• 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.

• 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, and 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

Under the direction of the Student Camp Director working as part of a team:

• Uses sound judgment and good decision-making skills
• To create and sustain a welcoming, educational and fun-filled environment that ensures the health, safety and well-being of campers ranging from ages 5 (five) to 12 years from a diversity of backgrounds.
• S/he is required to work on a seven (7) hour schedule on a rotational shift basis.
• The Camp Counsellor will be a positive role model who demonstrates good work ethics, respect, compassion and value for all campers, co-workers and visitors to the facility.
• S/he will help to develop and deliver age appropriate, fun, interactive activities to stimulate their minds and imagination both mentally and physically. S/he plans weekly recreational and after hours’ activities.
• Preparation of simple breakfast and snacks for campers in the extended program will also be required. S/he will also supervise campers during recreational and special outings during field trips. S/he provides leadership in all aspects of program development, delivery and evaluation.
• Activities may include arts and crafts, nature, songs, games, opening and closing ceremonies, swimming, and time spent on outdoor activities.
• The Camp Counsellor will also be responsible for identifying and responding appropriately to camper behavior issues and ensure that the site is kept clean, organized, and free of litter and hazards.
• S/he will be communicating often with parents about camper's experiences and report concerns to the student camp director. S/he must know and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
• S/he is required to know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp and all program areas.
• This includes but is not limited to being responsible for campers' safety and their whereabouts at all times. We will also rely on the Camp Counsellor to help volunteers have a deeper understanding of leadership and counselling skills.
• Building on the positive rapport that s/he has established with campers the Camp Counsellor maintains discipline and safety at all times.
• S/he will need to ensure the safety of campers with needs, example, knowing the dietary or medical needs of campers.
• The Camp Counsellor supervises campers during snack/meal periods and drop off/pick up periods and be able to appropriately respond in (medical) emergency situations.
• 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 camp director.

• 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.
• Exposure to the interview and selection process, and the utilization of your computer skill-sets in a combination of virtual and in-person attendance.

• 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, and 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

Need a web designer who can create the look, layout and features of a website, which will integrate our Food Bank activities on a real-time basis with our existing Meadowvale East Apostolic Church website. The plan is to design, develop and implement this new module that seamlessly update activities of our Food Bank to our existing MEAC.CA website. In addition, create a Time Keeping Application for signing and out of employees and provide upload to our Payroll Program in Quickbooks.

The student web designer must understand both graphic design and computer programming. Once the website is created, the designer helps with maintenance and additions to the website. Under the direction of the Pastor/Food Bank director, s/he will keep the site up-to- date and prioritizing needs, among other tasks. It is expected that the student web designer duties will cover all aspects of creating and maintaining the website.

The designer will be required to re-design and update approved content on the site, assist with designing webpage layout, determining technical requirements, updating websites, creating back up files and solving code problems. S/he will evaluate accessibility and usability concerns and execute improvements to comply with legislated requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disability Act.

A major project will be the design and development of an application to account for and report daily/weekly hours worked for all Summer Jobs employees.

Students are required to have worked knowledge of XHTML, CSS, PHP, and SQL, and be able to work on Site at 1510 Warden Ave, or work remotely using their own computer, but connect and interact on a regular basis with Team Lead

• Reliable
• Comfortable interacting with clients
• Patient and non-judgmental
• Professional
• Honest, friendly and impartial
• Detail oriented
• Able to keep confidentiality
• Able to know and use tools such as XHTML, CSS, PHP and SQL
• Able to follow instructions and complete a task independently
• Able to follow policies and procedures
• Good communication skills

• Design top level outline of scope – New module of Food Bank activities, openings, changes in times due to weather conditions, availability of Food; New Application for Time Accounting for Summer Camp employees
• Development of above with timelines
• Working with existing Web provider to integrate new module
• Testing of new module
• Sign-off of new module

• 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 feel a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment and connection to a community.
• You will have the opportunity to work with other staff and volunteers
• You will learn a lot of soft skills, including inter-personal relationships, partnerships, communicative and problem-solving skills

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.