*** PLEASE NOTE: This position is not with "Lifecentre Church". It is with the Lifecentre Food Bank, a Registered Independent Philanthropic Canadian Charity # 882066509 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.

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Client Service Clerk - Food Bank (CSJ)

Location: 2675 Innes Rd, Ottawa, ON (Lifecentre.Care)

Workweek: Monday to Friday, with Saturday availability as required

Term: Fixed-term contract

Duration: 8 weeks (June 29, 2026 – August 23, 2026)

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.

Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) Eligibility

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
• Experience coordinating or supporting volunteers
• Familiarity with inventory tracking or basic logistics processes
• Ability to safely handle and move boxes or supplies

Responsibilities

Client Service & Outreach (40%)

• 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

Administration & Volunteer Support (25%)

• 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 #882066509 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.