City : Hamilton

Category : TFT (Contract under 9 months),Housing

Industry : Social Assistance

Employer : Good Shepherd

If you are looking for a SUMMER JOB working with amazing people while helping your community thrive and gain some valuable experience, then we want to hear from you.

Who We Are

At Good Shepherd, we are committed to providing hope and enhancing dignity and self-determination for individuals and families. To learn more about Good Shepherd, visit our website at www.goodshepherdcentres.ca

This summer student opportunity is available within the Good Shepherd- Non-Profit Housing Department.

Reporting to the Director of Tenant & Housing Services the Summer Student Admin enhances the dignity and quality of life of our clients, visitors and staff by responding in a timely and respectful manner to requests for information from tenants and staff.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Answer and direct calls; manage incoming/outgoing mail.
• Support with faxes, photocopying, and distributing housing applications.
• Receive, process, and update housing applications and waiting lists.
• Maintain filing systems for tenants, maintenance, and buildings.
• Prepare tenant notices and correspondence in line with the Residential Tenancies Act.
• Support Maintenance and Property Managers with letters and reports.
• Assist with annual income verifications.
• Process Service Requests into work orders for the Maintenance Manager.
• Generate maintenance reports from the Arcori system.
• Collaborate to strengthen the housing department team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Tenant & Housing Services.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

• Minimum post-secondary education or equivalent
• CPR certification or willingness to be certified is also required

• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills, with experience in Excel, Word, and other Property Management software.
• Ability to multi-task with a focus on attention to detail.

• Hospitable in dealings with clients/public / volunteers / staff, and other key stakeholders.
• Available and responsive to the needs of others, demonstrating a respectful and compassionate demeanor
• Observe all Good Shepherd health and safety rules.

Hiring Criteria - the following criteria is established by Canada Summer Job:

This temporary full-time position is funded by Service Canada for youth between the ages of 15 to 30 years of age.

• Applicants may be more than 30 years of age at the end of the employment period as long as they were 30 at the beginning of the employment period.
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
• As per the Summer Canada Jobs Program criteria:
  • International students are not eligible participants. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.
  • Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, as well as those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa or work visa are ineligible.

Embark on a rewarding journey this summer with Good Shepherd, where you not only enhance your professional skills but also make a meaningful impact in the community. Here, you'll gain hands-on experience in a supportive and dynamic environment, work alongside seasoned professionals, and develop skills that will set you apart in your future career.

Our commitment to your growth and development is matched by our dedication to serving those in need.

Apply today and transform your potential into action, while contributing to a cause that makes a difference every day.

Good Shepherd, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, is an equal opportunity employer operating within an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve.

Good Shepherd welcomes and encourages applications from all people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you need accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 905-528-5877.

Good Shepherd has a mandatory verification of COVID-19 vaccination policy. More information on the full policy requirements and accommodation allowances will be provided to those selected for an interview.