Street Outreach Worker

Position Purpose

The Street Outreach Worker supports programs that connect community members with services that meet human needs such as hunger, loneliness, isolation, and spiritual connection.

• Assist with intake services and client assessment to determine immediate needs and required supports.
• Refer clients to the Community Ministry Coordinator or Corps Officer for pastoral assistance.
• Assist other food bank staff with pick‑ups of food/toy donations from community donors.
• Process, unload, document, sort, reorganize, and re‑stock food and toy donations for the Family Services program; prepare donated items for distribution.
• Maintain food bank stock, cleanliness, tidiness, and organization of the food bank area; assist with food drives as needed.
• Arrange proper disposal of items received but not usable in the food bank.
• Adhere to all health and safety standards and The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required.

This is a temporary full‑time position based on 35 hours per week. Working hours are typically 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a ½‑hour unpaid meal break. The role requires frequent reaching, bending, stooping, and standing for long periods. Duties may involve lifting/moving up to 50 lb (22.68 kg) and working in office and food bank environments under generally agreeable conditions.

• Position funded in part through the Canada Summer Jobs Program.
• Applicant age must be 15 to 30 years at the beginning of the employment period.
• Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
• Must have a valid Social Insurance Number and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• International students and individuals on visitor, youth, or work visas are not eligible.
• Ability to maintain valid immigration status throughout employment.
• Must pass a police record check acceptable to The Salvation Army.

• Completion of a minimum of Grade
  10.
• Safe Food Handling and First Aid/CPR certifications are an asset.
• Non‑violent Crisis Intervention training preferred.

• Minimum of three (3) months of prior related experience working and/or volunteering in community‑based programs, including experience with multi‑barriered persons.
• Good computer skills with Microsoft Office.

• Self‑motivated and disciplined with strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to maintain information in confidence and exercise good judgement.
• Team player in a cooperative team environment.
• Good listening and effective oral/written communication skills.
• Ability to accept directions when necessary.
• Compliance with Salvation Army policies, procedures, and applicable legislation.
• Enthusiastic, approachable, and positive attitude toward all.
• Active listening to create a safe space and be attentive to others’ needs.
• Servant‑hearted, flexible, and willing to pitch in and assist as part of the team.
• Open to growth and learning with integrity.
• Undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully.
• Understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army.

Target hiring range: $17.60 to $21.03 per hour, with a maximum of $25.23. Placement within the range is based on market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications.

Benefits include health and dental coverage, paid vacation and sick time, RRSP contributions, accommodation upon request, and opportunities for skill development and career advancement.