*** 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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Warehouse Person (CSJ)

Location: 700 Industrial Ave, 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: $18.20 per hour

Overview

The Warehouse Person supports the daily operations of the Lifecentre.Care warehouse and food bank distribution services. This role provides hands-on experience in logistics, inventory management, and community-based distribution.

Working as part of a small, collaborative team, the successful candidate will contribute to organizing donated goods, preparing shipments for community partners, and supporting volunteer teams. This position is designed to help youth build practical workplace skills while contributing to local food security and community support initiatives.

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 independently and as part of a team
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Comfortable using computers for basic data entry (Excel or web-based systems)
• Reliable, punctual, and accountable
• Commitment to respectful, inclusive service

Specific Qualifications

• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Strong attention to detail
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to take initiative to keep the warehouse clean, organized, and safe
• Comfortable performing physically active tasks (lifting, sorting, moving items)

Assets (Not Required)

• Experience in a warehouse, logistics, or inventory environment
• Experience supporting or coordinating volunteers
• Experience handling shipments, organizing inventory, or moving pallets
• Basic understanding of inventory tracking systems

Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations & Inventory (50%)

• Receive, sort, and organize donated food and goods
• Maintain inventory records and assist with data entry and tracking
• Ensure the warehouse is clean, organized, and operating safely

Distribution & Logistics (30%)

• Prepare and organize outgoing shipments for partner organizations
• Assist with loading and unloading goods and coordinating deliveries
• Support merchandising and storage of incoming donations

Administration & Volunteer Support (20%)

• Assist with activity logs, reports, and basic administrative tasks
• Support and guide volunteers during warehouse shifts
• Respond to basic phone or email inquiries 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.