Canada Shelter Assistant

Position: Canada Summer Jobs - Shelter Assistant
## Canada Summer Jobs - Shelter Assistant Apply locations:
Maple Ridge, BCtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
June 10, 2026 (7 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR110639
** 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.
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* Job Description:

**** This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Applicants must meet program eligibility requirements, including age and legal status criteria. 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.
** Canada Summer Jobs - Who can apply
- ** POSITION PURPOSE

SUMMARY:

** The role will work in conjunction with the Program Team to provide additional support to the tenants of the facility. Some duties may include in-room support with laundry or meal prep, accompaniment to appointments and activities as outlined in their personal plans.
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* KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

** The incumbent may perform all, some, or similar range of duties.
* Provides support to tenants and staff in program delivery
* Assists with daily operations, laundry, food services prep, light cleaning
* Is involved in accompaniment off-site with tenants, reporting to supervisor or appropriate personnel daily activities in conjunction with personal plans
• Consistently demonstrates respect and empathy for all tenants
* Maintains availability for personal, practical, and moral support
* Accurately records relevant information to support staff
* Ensures ongoing enforcement of policies
* Accurately records and reports any tenant information relevant employees Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
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* WORKING CONDITIONS:

** The incumbent’s work environment is typically in a supportive housing
• The incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions:
* Isolation* Monotony
* Odors* Stressful situations, including dealing with erratic and sometimes antagonistic behavior - Verbal abuse
* Work schedule affecting lifestyle
* Exposure to bodily fluids, bodily waste
* Exposure to drugs and alcohol
* The incumbent may have little to no travel required.
* The incumbent carries a pager/walkie talkie and will work shifts.
* The job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of minor to moderate injury or illness due to:
* Physical attacks by others
* Exposure to infectious diseases
* Exposure to bodily fluids
* Sharp objects
* Other dangerous situations
* Experience moderate physical exertion causing fatigue, may be required to lift up to 30 pounds.
* The performance of the job requires continuously monitoring the environment, frequently interacting with clients, attentive listening, and moderate attention when recording information.
** The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.
**** EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

QUALIFICATIONS:

**** Education, Qualifications and

Certifications:

*** Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.

Alternative combination of education and Experience may be considered.
** Education, Qualifications and

Certifications:

*** Completion of some high school course work is required.
* A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent will…