Social and Community Service Worker - Canada Summer JobJob Category: Community Impact and ProgramsRequisition Number: SOCIA002011Location: Edmonton, AB T5H3J7, CanadaPosition Type: Seasonal Employment (Canada Summer Job)Duration: June to August 2026 (8 weeks)Schedule: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.M. to 4:00 p.M. (35 hours per week)Hourly Rate: $22.00Number of Positions: 1DescriptionThe Social and Community Service Worker participates in the delivery of services and programs focused on the alleviation of poverty and homelessness, while building healthy relationships between stakeholders, volunteers, and guests in The Mustard Seed’s diverse community. Reporting to the Community Impact Centre Supervisor, this role helps maintain a safe and welcoming environment where staff, guests, and volunteers become a life‑giving community that nurtures hope, health, and transformation. The Social and Community Service Worker supports guests by first listening to and assessing needs, then providing the relevant resources and/or referrals. The position will also assist with intake, initial crisis support, and service tracking, and will support The Mustard Seed’s other local Community Impact Centres as needed.Major Duties and ResponsibilitiesGuest EngagementWelcome community members, visitors, and other stakeholders into our Centre; sign in guests inour information database and conduct intakesPromote programs to guests and encourage participation; aid in the facilitationof programs as needed, including leading volunteersCollaborate with guests to encourage positive changes in lifestyle and behavior through supportive relationships and day‑to‑day interactionsRefer and advocate for guests to access programs and services within the organization and with other agencies and partnersAssist with onsite food programming as neededSafety and Crisis ResponseCreate a secure, healthy, and respectful environment for all community participants, staff, volunteers and visitors accessing our services and programs,



with a focus on building meaningful relationshipsProvide conflict resolution using non‑violent crisis intervention and use de‑escalation techniques with a proactive approachRespond to emergencies, including drug poisonings, and assist in crisis situationsPerform periodic internal and perimeter safety checksEnforce guests’ loss of services as necessary and participate in restorative practices with guests, escalating to the Restoration Committee when necessaryEnsure daily tidiness and cleanliness of the centreOperational & Administrative DutiesEnsure all programming materials and equipment are in good working orderMaintain measurables and assessment tools for programming and ensure that these are recorded and met; collect data and generate reports on statistics as requiredEnsure incident reports and daily logs are completed as required in a timely mannerReceive, process, and sort donations while fostering positive relationships with donorsParticipate in all staff training and attend meetings as requiredMaintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalismMinimum Qualifications and SkillsA diploma or degree in Social Work or a related field preferredAbility to engage, communicate, and work effectively with a diverse range of people from various cultural and socio‑economic backgroundsExperience developing creative solutions to complex challenges and problemsDemonstrated conflict management, networking, and interpersonal communication skillsA self‑starter with ability to work well in a cross‑functional teamProficient in Microsoft Office SuiteWorking ConditionsFast‑paced and demanding, with frequent interactions in a dynamic community settingModerate physical effort is required. Considerable periods of standing, walking, cleaning, sorting, lifting, and typing.



Work is primarily indoors with some outdoor tasks that may involve exposure to extreme weather conditionsModerate mental effort is required to pre‑emptively identify and assess conflict, problem solve, maintain healthy boundaries, and provide empathetic support for people facing extreme personal challengesMay be exposed to or required to respond to drug poisoning and other verbal or physical incidentsEmployees are to be aware that many of our clients may experience difficulties or impairment at times, which could result in them uttering threats, discriminatory statements, and other insults at your person. This may be in a raised voice or in seeing unpredictable behavior up to and including the possibility of them becoming aggressiveTraining on how to respond is provided, but this is to be considered typical working conditions. Many of our clients are unaware of the impact of these comments and/or actionsAdditional RequirementsAn Employment Background Check is required for all positions at The Mustard SeedAs The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry, we require employees to agree to respect and not detract from The Mustard Seed’s Employment Values during their employmentMust have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full‑time basis for anyone other than the current employerEligibility Requirements for Canada Summer JobsBe between 18 and 30 years of ageBe a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employmentHave a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulationsNot a member of the Immediate Family of the Employer or a member of the Immediate Family of an officer or director of the EmployerInternational students are not eligible participantsYour privacy is important to us. The information we collect is used solely for consideration for employment#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Social And Community Service Worker - Canada Summer Job - C$22 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 The Mustard Seed
📍 Winnipeg