Candidate Profile
PLN seeks a team player with healthy personal characteristics who is passionate about supporting our mandate to assist all people in gaining full access to the Determinants of Health. We seek a dynamic individual who can compassionately, comfortably and confidentially work in an environment that respects diversity and has the the ability to deal non-judgmentally with issues such as addiction, poverty, and the legacy of intergenerational trauma. We are seeking a candidate that can comfortably provide support through providing nutritional meals to people with complex health care needs as well as ensuring that the environment is sanitized appropriately.
Position Summary
This position is considered Part-Time: the hours will be worked Monday (6hrs), Tuesday (6hrs) and Thursday (6hrs) for a total of 18 hours/per week.
Qualifications:
- Understanding and/or willing to learn of the issues which impact homelessness and risk for HIV/AIDS.
- Excellent interpersonal skills:
- The ability to work as a member of a team as well as independently
- Personal characteristics that enable you to work in a dynamic, challenging and rewarding environment.
- Valid Food Safe or willingness to obtain the certification
- Experience adhering t a budget for weekly meals provided to our clients.
- Experience meal planning for group meals
- Experience providing janitorial duties to ensure a clean, safe area for people with compromised immune systems.
- Class 5 drivers' license and access to reliable vehicle (PLN covers the cost of business insurance for job related duties pertaining to this position.
Responsibilities:
- Daily Meal Preparation and Food Distribution for lunches that are served on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
- Maintaining an organized kitchen area
- Meal planning and shopping weekly for meals provided to our clients
- Support and connection to our clients who access our services
- Maintaining statistical data as it pertains to funding
- Engaging in activities that PLN takes part in
- Harm reduction supply distribution and tracking
- Any other duties identified by the on-site manager
Closing Date: June 26, 2025
Please provide your cover letter, resume, and three (3) references to:
Attention Patricia Kolida
Email: [email protected]
In Person: Positive Living North
3862G Broadway Ave. (Behind Pagano Pizza)
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Experience:
- Cleaning: 1 year (preferred)
- janitorial: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-06-26