Easter Seals Nova Scotia is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering inclusion, independence, and empowerment for persons with disabilities. Through its four pillar programs — Camp Tidnish, Take PART, Assisted Mobility, and New Leaf Enterprises — Easter Seals Nova Scotia creates meaningful opportunities that help individuals build skills, confidence, and connections within their communities.
New Leaf Enterprises is seeking a motivated and dependable individual to support our busy food service and social enterprise program within a commercial kitchen environment. The primary focus of this role will be high-volume baking production while providing on-site support and mentorship to adults with physical and intellectual disabilities participating in supported employment opportunities.
Working alongside our Food Services team, the successful candidate will assist with the preparation and production of a variety of baked goods, including date squares, carrot cake, cinnamon buns, brownies, muffins, cookies, and other menu items. The individual will help ensure products are prepared efficiently, consistently, and according to established recipes and food safety standards.
In addition to baking production, the individual will support employees during their kitchen shifts by assisting with recipe completion, modeling positive work habits, encouraging skill development, and helping create a positive and inclusive work environment. The role involves working collaboratively with participants of varying abilities to promote confidence, independence, and meaningful workplace participation.
Responsibilities will also include maintaining a clean, organized, and safe commercial kitchen environment, completing daily cleaning and sanitation tasks, assisting with inventory and ingredient preparation, and supporting other kitchen staff as needed during catering, café, and food production operations.
The ideal candidate will be reliable, organized, team-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment. A positive attitude, patience, strong communication skills, and an interest in supporting persons with disabilities is a must.
Position Details
- Contract Dates: July 6 – August 28, 2026 (8-week term)
- Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday–Friday
- Wage: $18.50/hour
- Location: Easter Seals NS – 22 Fielding Ave. Dartmouth
- Requirements: Successful candidates may be required to complete a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Application Deadline: Monday June 8th
- To Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter to Gretchen Snow: [email protected]
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for this position through the Canada Summer Jobs program, applicants must:
- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)
Equity and Accessibility Statement
Easter Seals Nova Scotia and New Leaf Enterprises are committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We strongly encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups, including Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
We are also committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If you are contacted regarding this opportunity, please let us know of any accommodation required.
Thank you for your interest in working with New Leaf Enterprises. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 8 weeks
Pay: $18.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:
Work Location: In person
