Lifecentre.CARE: Client Service Worker - Food Bank (CSJ) Canada Summer Jobs - Lifecentre.CARE Temp Ottawa, ON $18.64 CAD per hour *** PLEASE NOTE: This position is not with "Lifecentre Church". It is with the Lifecentre Food Bank, a Registered Independent Philanthropic Canadian Charity # RR0001 *** DISCLAIMER: This job is funded through the Government of Canada's Summer Jobs program. To be eligible, youth must: be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period* be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment** and have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations *The youth must be 15 years of age at the beginning of the employment period. The youth may be more than 30 years of age at the end of the employment period as long as the youth was 30 at the beginning of the employment period. **International students are not eligible participants. As the objective of the CSJ program is to support youth entering the Canadian labour market, the temporary nature of an international student's time in Canada does not allow for a long-term connection to the labour market. Learn more. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Workweek: Monday to Friday, with Saturday availability as required Hours: 32 hours per week Wage: $18.64 per hour Overview The Client Service Clerk - Food Bank Outreach Worker plays a key role in supporting daily operations at Lifecentre.Care’s food bank and outreach programs. This position offers hands‑on experience in client service, warehouse operations, volunteer coordination, and basic administration. The role is designed to help youth build transferable skills in communication, teamwork, organization, and community service while contributing to meaningful local impact. The successful candidate will gain exposure to logistics, client interaction, and program coordination in a fast‑paced, community‑focused environment. This position is funded through the Government of Canada’s Canada Summer Jobs program. To be eligible, applicants must: Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person granted refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act Have a valid Social Insurance Number and be legally entitled to work in Canada International students are not eligible for this position. General Qualifications Strong communication skills (English required; French is an asset) Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Good organization and time management skills Strong interpersonal and customer service skills Comfortable using computers (e.g., Excel, web-based systems) Demonstrated reliability and accountability Commitment to respectful, inclusive service for all community members Specific Qualifications Self‑motivated with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively Strong attention to detail Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic work environment Willingness to support a variety of tasks, including hands‑on and administrative work Interest in community services, logistics, or nonprofit operations Assets (Not Required) Experience working or volunteering in a warehouse or food bank setting Familiarity with inventory tracking or basic logistics processes Ability to safely handle and move boxes or supplies Responsibilities Welcome and assist clients accessing food bank services Respond to phone and email inquiries in a professional manner Support a respectful, inclusive, and organized client experience Warehouse & Inventory Support (35%) Assist with receiving, sorting, and organizing food and supplies Maintain cleanliness, safety, and organization of the warehouse space Support inventory tracking and basic data entry Assist with administrative tasks such as activity logs and reporting Support coordination and guidance of volunteers during shifts Collaborate on basic outreach or promotional activities as needed Additional Information This position is with the Lifecentre Food Bank, a registered independent Canadian charity (Charitable Registration # RR0001), operating as Lifecentre.Care. This opportunity is open to all applicants who meet the Canada Summer Jobs eligibility criteria. Lifecentre.Care is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr