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JOB POST #5366-2026

Canada Summer Youth Jobs

Date Posted: May 20th, 2026 Date Closing: May 25th, 2026

Position Type: Temporary, Full-Time (Youth / Student)

Duration: 8 Weeks (Starting June 22, 2026)

Schedule: 35 hours per week

 

About the Program

Lighthouse is proud to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs program. We are dedicated to providing youth who face barriers to employment with meaningful work opportunities. We strongly encourage applications from:

  • Indigenous youth
  • Racialized youth
  • Youth in an official language minority community
  • 2SLGBTQI+ youth

Our Commitment to You

We provide an inclusive work environment that values your unique perspective.

Our Organization Offers

  • Accessibility: Physical, visual, or auditory accommodations and flexible work arrangements.
  • Inclusion: Dedicated space for cultural, spiritual, or religious practices.
  • Support: Access to diversity-focused employee networks and Elders/healing centres.
  • Training: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training, including cultural competency and unconscious bias training.

 

Available Positions

1. Cook’s Helper – Kitchen Assistant ($18.00/hr)

Responsibilities

  • Assist with all aspects of food service operations.
  • Assist with the food and kitchen supply inventory list.
  • Ensure proper food preparation, handling, storing and serving practices, in accordance with Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit guidelines.
  • Assist with the creation of healthy, inclusive meals for community meal programs (100+ people) and emergency shelter meals (50+ people).
  • Assist with the kitchen recycling, garbage, and compost needs.
  • Help maintain overall cleanliness; dishes, counters, fridges, exhausts, ovens, etc.
  • Assist with the general maintenance of utility rooms, kitchen, food service and donation areas.
  • Provide meal programs in a non-judgmental manner that meets the needs of the community and shelter Participants.
  • Be aware of food allergies and other dietary restrictions and assist with ensuring safe alternatives.

Requirement: Knowledge of Food Safety practices.

 

2. Community and social services worker – Shelter Assistant ($20.00/hr)

Responsibilities

  • Help to build positive relationships that are healthy and supportive while presenting oneself in a professional manner.
  • De-escalate participants and help them work through the issues that are causing problems including conflict resolution between participants.
  • Focus on participants’ needs with a non-judgmental attitude.
  • Ensure expectations, policies and procedures are followed.
  • Promptly address any behaviors that could lead to harm to themselves or others, or any behavior that goes directly against the agreed upon program expectations, using a person-centered, trauma informed approach.
  • Record and report any and all issues related to behavior including what was done to support the participant and any follow up that is required.
  • Answer phones and emails and provide diversion.
  • Using best practices of a person centered approach, make decisions around the services provided to participants including those accessing shelter and being selected from the triage list.
  • Supervise meal service and provide support.
  • Exhibit appropriate professional boundaries with staff, volunteers, and participants.

Requirement: Currently enrolled in or graduated from a Post-Secondary Social Service Worker (SSW) program.

 

3. Community service worker – Wellness Assistant ($20.00/hr)

  • Assist with the wellness committee and program planning.
  • Assist with community scan and evaluation.
  • Assist with partnership development and maintenance.
  • Assist with front desk support for community partner sign up.
  • Assist with group facilitation and group development.

Requirement: Currently enrolled in or graduated from a Post-Secondary Social Service Worker (SSW) program.

 

Mandatory Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for these positions, applicants must meet the Canada Summer Jobs criteria:

  • Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred.
  • Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) and be legally entitled to work in Canada.

 

Benefits:

  • Discounted or free food
  • On-site parking

Application question(s):

  • Do you meet the age eligibility criteria for the Canada Summer Jobs Program (i.e., are you between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment) ?
  • Do you meet the eligibility criteria for the Canada Summer Jobs Program (i.e., are you a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person to whom refugee protection has been conferred) ?
  • Do you have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) and are you legally entitled to work in Canada ?
  • Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?

 

Work Location: In person

How to Apply:

Lighthouse is an equal opportunity employer. We ensure our hiring process is free of bias and provide supports throughout the recruitment phase. Please submit your resume and indicate which position(s) you are applying for at humanresources@orillialighthouse.ca A cover letter or letter of interest along with your resume is preferred. Only those selected will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in joining the organization.

Please reference this job posting in your email: JOB POSTING #5366-2026