Work With Us
Birchmount Community Action Council (BCAC) in partnership with FoodShare Toronto strive to create a workspace that reflects the diversity of identities and lived experiences that exist within the communities we work alongside. We are committed to working to identify and dismantle systemic forms of oppression in the food system. Racialized people and others from equity-seeking groups are over-represented in food insecurity and poverty statistics, but are significantly under-represented in community-based food work. We believe that those most affected by an issue must have access to paid positions in organizations tasked with challenging poverty and food insecurity.
Birchmount Community Action Council (BCAC) is a member of the FoodShare’s Supportive Partnership Platform program which provides support to community organizations including but not limited to administrative, financial management and hiring support. BCAC is a resident-led council dedicated to making the Loneview neighbourhood safer and more vibrant by creating opportunities for community recreation and local food production.
Accommodation
If you require accommodation when navigating the application process, please contact: hr@foodshare.net.
Job Summary:
BCAC is hiring a compassionate and proactive Community Worker to engage with residents, support programs, and strengthen grassroots participation in our neighborhood improvement efforts. The ideal candidate will help implement inclusive programs while building trust and connection among diverse community members.
This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program and requires that the applicants:
- Be between 15-30 years of age (inclusive)
- Be Canadian Citizens, permanent residents, or persons on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
- Be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial legislation and regulations
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support delivery of wellness, food distribution, and youth programming
- Conduct community outreach through phone calls, flyering, and tabling
- Help assess and collect community needs through surveys and informal conversations Assist in program set-up, facilitation, and documentation
- Support social media content generation and storytelling
- Assist in preparing reports and reflecting on impact
- Repetitive tasks such as bending, crouching, reaching, and lifting up to 50lbs Full shifts standing and working on your feet
- Use of hand tools and mechanized equipment
- Working outdoors in all kinds of weather (heat, sun, rain, cold)
- Working some evenings, weekends as well as occasional holidays
Qualifications:
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to work independently and in diverse teams
- Experience with Canva, Google Suite, and social media tools is an asset
- Passion for community engagement, food justice, or social equity
Job Requirements:
- Be between 15-30 years of age (inclusive)
- Be Canadian Citizens, permanent residents, or persons on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
- Be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial legislation and regulations
- Repetitive tasks such as bending, crouching, reaching, and lifting up to 50lbs
- Full shifts standing and working on your feet
- Use of hand tools and mechanized equipment
- Working outdoors in all kinds of weather (heat, sun, rain, cold)
- Working regular shifts on evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays as needed.
Total Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary: $17.60/ Hour
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (35 hours per week)
- Duration: 8 week
- Reports to: Community Action Support Program Sr. Manager
- Vacation: Vacation in pay (4%)
- Location(s) of Position: In-person at 1021 Birchmount Rd. Scarborough, ON with some virtual days.
- Available positions: 1
- Anticipated start date: June 22, 2026
*Note: As part of FoodShare’s commitment to equity, salaries and benefits are non-negotiable
TO APPLY: Please submit your resume and cover letter by 5:00pm on Friday June 12, 2026
Selection Process:
- The first step in the hiring process is for FoodShare’s HR team to screen applications to determine which demonstrate meeting the posting’s base qualifications. Please make sure to detail your experience in your resume/cover letter to ensure the committee has the information they need to assess your qualifications for the role. This process takes at least 2 weeks from the application deadline.
- The hiring committee will review the applications that pass the initial screening and decide which candidates to invite to interview. This process usually takes about 1 week.
- The hiring committee will conduct first round interviews with selected candidates. Candidates will be sent the interview questions 48 hours in advance of their scheduled interview. Candidates are welcome, but not expected or required, to send any questions they have for the hiring committee in advance of the interview. These interviews usually occur about 4 weeks after the application deadline.
- The hiring committee may conduct a second round of interviews, which may include a pre-interview assignment, which would be compensated.
- HR will conduct reference checks for the candidate they intend to extend an offer to. This process usually takes about 1 week.
- HR will send the selected candidate and Employment Agreement, which the candidate will have at least 1 week to review and return.
Please note:
BCAC is a member of FoodShare Toronto’s Supportive Partnerships Platform - staff hired for this position will be employed by FoodShare Toronto, and their work location will be Birchmount Community Action Council.
FoodShare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status or any other legally-protected factors.
You may require accommodation during the application process. If that’s the case please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at hr@foodshare.net at your earliest convenience to let them know what type of accommodation you need.