Building Handyperson

**Description**:
This is a position supported by the Canada Summer Jobs Program. The duration of the program is eight weeks.

At Reena, we are deeply committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work. We firmly believe that diverse perspectives are not just beneficial, but essential for addressing complex social challenges effectively. We actively engage with individuals and communities from different backgrounds and experiences to ensure our programs and initiatives are inclusive and accessible to all. By embracing diversity, we strengthen our mission and create a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

**Responsibilities**:

- Painting interior/exterior of various group homes including fences decks, grounds clean up, minor moves
- Assisting property maintenance staff on repairs in various locations.
- Reena will provide all materials and tools required for the job.

**Qualifications**:
**What we are looking for**:

- Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle to move to various locations
- Well-spoken with a positive attitude
- Ability to work well in a team setting
- Willingness to learn and upgrade their skills Participants should be willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment (eight weeks)

Please note all interested participants will need to comply to the mandatory Vaccination Policy thereafter (i.e. boosters, as applicable); **_Reena will comply with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and accommodate staff, that for bona fide human rights protected reasons are unable to be vaccinated, based on providing supporting documentation that substantiates this requirement._**

**Reena is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources.**

**About Reena**:
Reena is a non-profit organization that promotes dignity, individuality, independence, personal growth and community inclusion for people with diverse abilities within a framework of Jewish culture and values.

Reena was established in 1973 by parents of children with developmental disabilities as a practical alternative to institutions. In 1977, Reena began receiving funding from the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services and since that time has grown to provide support for hundreds of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Reena offers a variety of services including: residential support, respite programs, counselling, therapy and advocacy.