Job Description

Overview

The organization, Food Haven, is hiring temporary contract roles for the launch of its community vendor program and food production space. The hiring positions for this project include an Interior Construction Specialist. The organization is an employer sponsor for these roles to assist un-employed and under-employed participants with opportunities to gain meaningful work experience while helping the organization to support small agricultural producers to connect to the local economy. The location of work will be at its facility at 1428 Speers Road, Unit 19, Oakville ON.

Interior Construction Specialist (Contract)

Perform interior construction activities including laying flooring, wall finishes, ceiling finishes, custom mill work, plumbing and fixture installs. Ensure construction works match drawings and specifications. Report to Project Manager and Management. 3-month contract, full-time (40 hours/week).

Minimum Requirements:

Be a resident of Ontario, Unemployed OR currently working less than 20 hours OR actively seeking full-time employment, Meet EI definition of an "insured participant" per OJCP, Section 3.2 Participant Eligibility (read here: https://tinyurl.com/mv9hkhh7)

Eligibility:

Relevant education, relevant experience or relevant hands-on knowledge related to the specific role and duties Ability to communicate in English (a minimum level of limited working proficiency up to a minimum level of professional working proficiency as required by the role) Positive work-attitude Able to follow instructions and receive critique Self-starter who is able to work with minimal supervision Proficient in use of related technologies including computers, Internet, social media, Google searches Takes initiative to learn new skills and asks questions Uses time-efficiently and is resourceful to find information/help in a timely manner to respect deadlines
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: $17.60 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person