Relief Grocery Program Worker

Rate of Pay: $23.28/hour - $28.05/hour (Starting salary will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market conditions)

Reason For Posting: The posting is for an existing position

Who We Are

At Good Shepherd, we are committed to providing hope and enhancing dignity and self-determination for individuals and families. To learn more about Good Shepherd, visit our website at www.goodshepherdcentres.ca

This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd – VENTURE CENTRE

How You Will Make an Impact

• Reporting to the Grocery Program Lead, the relief Grocery Program Worker accompanied by a team of volunteers will be responsible for ensuring that the Marketplace pantry, fridges, and freezers are fully stocked.
• This is a relief position with no guaranteed hours. The relief worker is required to provide monthly availability based on our Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm schedule and the willingness to be on call when available.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are necessary for this position.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Grocery Program

• Experience in Customer Service and/or Social Service/Charitable industry is required.
• Experience in the retail grocery/warehouse industry would be an asset.
• Awareness of Occupational Health and Safety and food safety or willingness to learn would be an asset.
• Using best practice in the safe handling, stocking, and movement of packaged grocery products is required
• Ability to safely work a manual and electric pump cart is required.
• Licensed use of a forklift or willingness to be licensed would be an asset.

What We Offer

• Be a part of a caring TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
• Support for continuing EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Staff recognition programs along with access to self-care supports and EMPLOYEE /
• FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
• POSITIVE and ENCOURAGING atmosphere
• Make a difference and provide HOPE

Join our team and be part of a group that values hard work, dedication, and the importance of maintaining a positive environment for everyone.

Good Shepherd, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, is an equal opportunity employer operating within an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve.

Good Shepherd welcomes and encourages applications from all people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you need accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 905-528-5877.