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.
Job Description:
Position Purpose summary:
The incumbent will be responsible for carrying out the physical expansion and development of the current community vegetable garden at Sutton Youth Shelter. They will be responsible for organizing equipment, input into material purchasing and coordination of volunteer garden workers.
Accountabilities:
The incumbent will promote positive and supportive attitudes toward youth who are experiencing homelessness
Work alongside community members and residential clients in all facets of gardening
Help facilitate good relationships between youth Diversion Rec. clients and community members/ project staff
Help nurture and support a positive, recreational working environment for garden participants
Organizational Responsibilities
The incumbent will adhere to standards that are consistent with the values & philosophy of The Salvation Army and the Residential Services Department
Participate fully and constructively in staff meetings and in service training
Engage in weekly supervision sessions with supervisor throughout the summer work season
Ensure a working knowledge of, and follow the Policy & Procedures Manual and the Employees Handbook
Become familiar with the provision of the position description & operations manual, which will be provided for each job position
As required and is applicable, make suggestions that will improve efficiency, working conditions or procedures to management; and represent the Organization in a professional manner
Program Responsibilities
Program planning which encourages youth engagement in productive and healthy activities
Recruit volunteers and community agencies to partner in program service delivery
Plan Agricultural field trips for youth program participants and community volunteers
Help inspire young people to be productive and healthy with their time, resources, body and mind
Ensure that Health and Safety standards are met or surpassed in all operations
Guest on JHSC summer meetings to ask or share about any Health and Safety questions/concerns
Attend regular supervision meetings
Establish and maintain rapport with program youth
Perform program statistics as assigned
Develop and maintain contact with vendors/merchants in managing supplies for the garden.
Act as an advocate and be a positive role model for residential client participants as well as youth in the community
Develop effective working relationships and partnerships with community members, representatives of other departments, agencies and co-workers
Maintain documentation and filing and other administration duties as required
Represent the Salvation Army and this project at community meetings
Perform any other related duties as requested by supervisor
Provide a clear vulnerable sector screen
Participate in all training provided by our Ministry Unit
Reporting
CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Governance Boards and Councils: None
Internal:
Mission Partners
Volunteers
External:
MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY :
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:
Canada Summer Jobs Participant Requirements:
Is between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
Is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on who refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and
Has a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.
- International students are not eligible participants.
Canada Summer Jobs Program requirements apply. Individuals who required employer-specific work authorization (e.g., international students on study permits) are not eligible under this program. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.
This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Applicants must meet program eligibility requirements, including age and legal status criteria.
Education, Qualifications and Certifications:
Knowledge and understanding of, and a commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent budgeting, organizational, time management, written and oral communication skills
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, including strong skills in Excel
Comprehensive knowledge of planting and maintaining gardens, gardening, greenhouses, and ability to share that knowledge and provide instruction to clients
Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and individually
Be caring and non-judgemental of clients-regardless of their level of ability or commitment
Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills
Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility
Provide a vulnerable sector check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army at its sole discretion
Participate in all training provided by the Ministry Unit
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $17.60 to $21.03 with a maximum of $25.23.
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 [email protected] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
