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Job Description - SEED Intern

Canada Summer Jobs (9-week contract)


Hours: 30 hours/week; Mon and Tues 8am-4pm; Wed 9am-1pm, Thurs 11am-3pm and Friday 9am-5pm


Location: 



  • The SEED Fresh Food Warehouse — 69 Huron Street, Guelph 



  • SEED Market Booth — Guelph Farmers’ Market, 2 Gordon Street 



  • Shelldale Market — 20 Shelldale Crescent, Guelph 



Current Vacancy



What We Live By:



  • Our Vision: A community without barriers to health and wellbeing.

  • Our Mission: We work with our community to promote and sustain health and wellbeing for all.

  • Our Values: Compassion, Social Justice, Courage, Integrity, Adaptability.



Guelph Community Health Centre prioritizes people who face barriers to health and accessing services, and people who identify as:



  • Homeless or at risk of homelessness

  • Living on low income

  • Newcomers to Canada with language barriers

  • Having moderate to severe mental health and/or addiction issues

  • Having moderate to severe disabilities

  • Indigenous First Nations, Inuit and Métis

  • Black, mixed race and racialized populations

  • Experiencing intersectional oppression

  • 2SLGBTQIA+

  • Vulnerable children and their families experiencing conflict, isolation or attachment struggles



Eligibility


This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program. Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:



  • Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment

  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee protection status (international students are not eligible)

  • Have a valid Social Insurance Number and be legally entitled to work in Canada



About the position


The Food Access Operations Assistant plays a key role in supporting access to fresh, affordable food across Guelph and Wellington County. This position supports The SEED’s warehouse operations, food deliveries to community partners, and SEED Market activities. The candidate will gain hands-on experience in food systems, logistics, customer service, and community-focused social enterprise work while contributing directly to local food security initiatives. 



Key Responsibilities



    Warehouse & Food Handling 



    • Receive, sort, and organize incoming food deliveries and surplus donations 



    • Apply First In, First Out (FIFO) principles to maintain food quality and safety 



    • Pick, pack, and prepare food orders for schools and community organizations 



    • Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety standards in the warehouse 



    • Support general housekeeping tasks (sweeping, waste sorting, shelf organization) 


    Delivery Support 



    • Assist with loading and unloading delivery vehicles (lifting up to ~40–50 lbs) 



    • Accompany drivers on delivery routes as needed 



    • Ensure safe handling and transport of perishable food items 



    • Maintain cleanliness and organization of delivery vehicles 



    • Interact professionally and respectfully with partner organizations and customers 


    SEED Market Support 



    • Assist with setup and/or takedown of the SEED Market booth 



    • Replenish and organize produce throughout the market 



    • Engage with customers in a friendly, welcoming manner 



    • Support cash handling and pointofsale transactions (Square Reader) 



    • Help create an inclusive, respectful, and accessible market environment 


     Supporting other SEED programs as needed, including helping in our Upcycle Kitchen and Shelldale Farm Park 



    Qualifications & Skills



    • Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to ~40 lbs 



    • Reliability, punctuality, and strong work ethic 



    • Comfort working both independently and as part of a team 



    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills 



    • Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures 



    • Comfort working in fastpaced, active environments 



    • Commitment to equity, inclusion, and antioppressive practices 



    • Interest in food systems, community work, or social enterprise 



    We know that experience comes in many forms. If you have some of these qualities and are excited about this opportunity, then we want to hear from you. Please visit our website www.guelphchc.ca and apply using the online application tool. In your application, please include a resume and cover letter outlining how your skills, qualifications, and experience meet the position requirements.



    Guelph Community Health Centre is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including individuals from priority populations who may identify as 2SLGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities, Indigenous, First Nations, Inuit and Metis individuals, and members of Black and other racialized communities.



    We thank, in advance, those who apply, but will contact only those who qualify for interviews.



    If at any stage in the selection process you require accommodation, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.

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