Sakeenah Canada Part-Time Assistant Manager The People’s Market (Scarborough)

Sakeenah Canada is seeking a part-time Assistant Manager to support operations at The People’s Market (TPM) in Scarborough. The Assistant Manager will work closely with the Manager to ensure smooth program operations, adherence to policies, and compliance with budget requirements. This position reports to The People’s Market Manager.

Role Overview:

Setting: In-person

Location: Scarborough, Ontario

Hours Per Week: 20 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the budget for The People’s Market, ensuring efficient resource use and adherence to guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and professional environment.
• Build trusting and respectful relationships with clients.
• Coordinate volunteers for operations, donation pickups, inventory management, and shelf stocking.
• Assist with opening and closing The Market.
• Order supplies and food from partnering organizations and suppliers to keep The Market well-stocked.
• Establish and nurture partnerships with organizations and companies.
• Conduct outreach to raise awareness, secure donations, and attract grocery sponsors.
• Collaborate with the Manager on donation call-outs, social media posts, and funding opportunities.
• Apply knowledge of safe food handling practices.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Conduct monthly inventory counts and assist with converting the inventory process to a weight-and-cost recording system.
• Pick up and drop off donations from partnering organizations or donors.
• Minimize food wastage by redistributing excess food to other Sakeenah Canada programs or partner organizations.
• Receive deliveries, unbox food items, and store excess inventory appropriately.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions regularly.
• Collaborate with other teams at Sakeenah Canada to foster cross-departmental cooperation.
• Ensure cleanliness and proper garbage disposal daily.
• Implement measures to protect food items from pests and environmental hazards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Sakeenah Canada.

Qualifications

• Part-time, 20 hours per week, with availability on weekdays and Saturdays.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Ability to lift boxes and manage donations/orders.
• Clear police background check required.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential, with proficiency in additional languages considered an asset.
• G2 license and access to a vehicle required.
• Non-judgmental outlook with sensitivity, patience, and tolerance.
• Strong organizational, time management, and conflict mediation skills.
• Effective communication and dedication to team building.
• Ability to manage and prioritize conflicting tasks.
• Working with women and children in areas of poverty, violence, trauma, and homelessness.
• ASL proficiency is an asset

Additional Information:

Training will be provided to all successful candidates.

This role requires the ability to work from the shelter with reliable transportation access.

All staff will be required to adhere to Sakeenah Canada's confidentiality and privacy policies.

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Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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