SEED Intern, Courtice

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.

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 set‑up 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 point‑of‑sale 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 fast‑paced, active environments

Commitment to equity, inclusion, and anti‑oppressive practices

Interest in food systems, community work, or social enterprise

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.

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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