DescriptionCICS is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to empower newcomers in settling and integrating as contributing members of Canadian society through diverse, professional and innovative programs and services. We work to enable newcomers to fully integrate, participate and contribute to all spheres of Canadian society. Our success stems from our workforce culture bound by three core values: Compassion, Inclusion and Collaboration.Funded by the Federal Government of Canada under Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), CICS is recruiting candidates to fill the following summer youth employment position in our Scarborough location.Reference: Canada Summer Jobs 2024Job Title: Garden and Food Bank Assistant (2 positions)Summary of the Position:This position supports the Urban Farm Community Coordinator and Food Bank Worker in program activities and administrations of the Community Food Programs. This includes programs such as greenhouse, community garden plots, seed exchange, and the food bank. Community Food Programs provide culturally appropriate urban food gardening support and resources- seedlings, container growing kits, knowledge, volunteers, and networking opportunities for low income and marginalized adult, youth, and seniors living in Scarborough. Garden programs operate on a daily basis while the food bank operates one day per week. Some of the programs the candidate will be assisting in include: seed exchange, garden to kitchen workshops, pollination workshops, composting workshops, senior and youth garden volunteer club and the food bank. The programs run weekly garden club sessions and works with about 15 community groups that utilize the greenhouse and seed gardens. The program area will involve practical hands-on urban farming and food procurement work and in-person engagement with education programs.Tasks and Responsibilities:
Assist in the development of community education and engagement materials;
Take leadership in summer youth volunteer engagement activities - garden work, volunteer support, etc
Take leadership in the management of the composting system
Assist in harvesting, planting, and maintenance of the community garden and greenhouse
Assist in record keeping of food waste and harvest in the food bank and community garden
Perform administrative tasks such as documenting volunteers' registration, participation, co-facilitate group activities and assist in the daily hands-on maintenance and upkeep of program requirements
Assist in food procurement and assorting in the food bank which includes packing non-perishable hampers, quality check for fresh produce, and packing various protein foods.
Assist in outreach, planning and implementation for online/social media engagement and educational materials
Required Qualifications: No preferenceLanguage required for the position: EnglishTerms and Conditions:
Salary: $16.50 per hour
Hours of work: 30 hours per week
of weeks: 9
Anticipated Start Date / End Date: June 03 to August 2, 2024
Applicant MUST meet the following eligibility criteria:
Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and;
Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations;
International students are not eligible.
All resumes along with a cover letter are to be sent to CICS by 5:00 pm on May 17, 2024Application should quote # CSJ - Garden and Food Bank Assistant and address the covering letter to:Hiring Committee -Centre for Immigrant and Community Services (CICS)2330 Midland Avenue, Toronto, ON M1S 5G5CICS is an equal opportunity employer. We provide accommodations during the recruitment process for persons with disabilities if required. This will be in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Disability Act and Ontario Human Rights Code. We thank all those who respond to this posting. Only those selected for further screening will be contacted. Regrettably we cannot accept telephone inquiries.
