Public Outreach Trainee

1 week ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada City of Toronto Full time

Job ID: 44816

Job Category:
Community & Social Services

Division & Section:
Municipal Licensing & Standards, MLS Toronto Animal Services

Work Location:1300 Sheppard Avenue West

Job Type & Duration:
Full-time, Temporary Vacancy (4 months)

Hourly Rate:
$20.17- $22.10

Shift Information:
Monday to Friday, 35 Hours Per Week

Affiliation:
L79 Full-time

Number of Positions Open: 1

Posting Period: 05-Mar-2024 to 19-Mar-2024

Please Note:
The applicant pool from this job posting may be used for similar summer job opportunities in various divisions.

Major Responsibilities

  • Travels to various locations and/or attends special events with staff.
  • Delivers trailer/equipment and ensures cleanliness of site/equipment.
  • Assists with packing, loading, lifting, moving, delivering, setting up, maintaining and unpacking supplies, displays etc.
  • Monitors, records and maintains product sampling inventory.
  • Distributes and provides information and answers inquiries regarding the City site/equipment.
  • Documents events/findings. Attends staff meetings and reports on event issues.
  • Assists with assembling and compiling data and information packages. Distributes to events staff.
  • Assists in administering surveys, distributing material and collecting and inputting data.
  • Assists with various office functions.

Key Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in a postsecondary program or have experience in Nonprofit Management, Fundraising, Animal Biology, Animal Science/care, Social work/Services, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or other related programs.
  • Experience working with the public in a frontline customer service/information position.
  • Experience in performing administration, clerical support duties, or community outreach, community engagement activities/ event planning.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Outlook).

You must also have:

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with staff and clients
  • Comfortable working in the Animal Shelter environment that can be loud and dusty and odorous.
  • Must have a good understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent timemanagement, organizational and problemsolving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
  • Outgoing personality and ability to engage the public during community events.
  • Ability to deal with difficult situations in a quick, polite and diplomatic manner.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Strong work ethic and a demonstrated ability to be professional and punctual.
  • Ability to communicate in multiple languages is an asset.
  • Certification in Standard First Aid/CPR Level C is an asset.
  • Ability to work flexible hours including overtime as required.
  • Ability to travel to other City work locations as required.

Note:

This position may require travel within the city, the ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and work in various outdoor work / weather environments (i.e., heat, sun, rain, etc.).


Equity, Diversity and Inclusion


The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve.

Learn more about the City's commitment to employment equity.

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