We require a casual/on-call relief cook who is responsible for the preparation of the evening meal for 40 shelter residents.  This position is for occasional weekday, weekends and statutory holidays as needed.

  Responsibilities:     

1. Menu Planning and Meal Preparation

• In consultation with the House Coordinator plans the menu for evening meals for the women and children in the shelter.
• Prepare dinner meal and special occasion meals.
• Order food according to menu plan and budget.
• Take the inventory of stock in pantry rooms and refrigerator/freezer units
• Receive and put away all food deliveries in proper areas and according to shelter policy
• Perform other duties or assignments as delegated by the supervisor

2. Cleaning

• Clean kitchen, pantry and storage areas including kitchen appliances and shelves according to the City’s established Public Health Standards.
• Clean and sanitize cooking pots, pans and dishes after each meal.
• Ensure the Food Hygiene shelter Regulations are carried out at all times.

3. General

• Work cooperatively as a member of the shelter staff team.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with staff and residents.
• Take initiative at work.
• Assist with other duties as required, from time to time, aiding in the operation of the shelter.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Food Handling Certification.
• Certificate from a recognized culinary school considered as an asset
• Related experience in menu planning, meal preparation and cleaning.
• Previous cooking experience in a shelter or group home environment.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Knowledge of nutrition standards, sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Good spoken and written communication skills in English language
• Demonstrated commitment to women’s issues and anti-oppression/anti-racism.
• Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, holidays and available to work with short notice.

Hours:                        Monday – Friday 1-6pm and weekend availability
Rate of Pay:              17.53/hr.

Nellie’s is committed to the development of an agency that reflects the women it serves. Applications from Aboriginal Women, World Majority Women/Women of Colour, Lesbians, Bisexual Women, Transgendered Women and Women with DisAbilities, Women who have experienced Violence and Consumer Survivors are strongly encouraged.

We regret that our shelter location is not physically accessible.

Please email your application.  Only those candidates who will be interviewed will be contacted.

Mail your application to:    jamuna@nellies.org

Jamuna Gurung, House Coordinator                                             

Nellie’s is a unionized workplace with the Workers United Ontario Council. This position is within the bargaining unit and as such the terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

 This position requires a criminal reference check as per Ministry requirements.

Date of Posting:       Monday July 15, 2019

Deadline:                  Friday, August 2, 2019

Interview Date:       Wed August 07, 2019

Student Placement Positions

Please check this space as we will be posting the positions for 2020 – 2021 here once they become available.  Thank you!

SUMMER STUDENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Nellie’s operates a 40 bed shelter for women and children who are homeless and leaving violence and provides community support for women living in the community. Nellie’s is a community based feminist women’s organization committed to social justice and anti-oppression.

There are no job opportunities yet –  but please check this page as they will be posted as they become available for 2020

Nellie’s women shelter is encouraging applications for Relief Counsellors who can work the evening/overnight hours from 5pm-7am. Counsellors are responsible for the direct support and service to women in the shelter.

Responsibilities:

1. Support and Service

• Completes assessment and intake of women requesting shelter
• Provides information and referral to both women in the community and shelter residents
• Crisis support to women both over the telephone and in shelter
• Individual counselling to shelter residents
• Acts as an advocate and provides support and accompaniment
• Plans and implements programs for shelter residents
• Facilitates house meetings and in-house support groups
• Mediates conflict between residents
• Aftercare support to women in community
• Provides daily support services to residents, such as providing TTC tokens, clothing, food, and first aid.
• Ensures the overall health and safety of all shelter residents
• Provide harm reduction supports to women

2. Administration

• Maintains women’s files and completes all shelter documentation
• Maintains service statistics
• Completes all household and shift duties
• Report writing as required

3. Social Justice, Community Education and Outreach

• Outreach and participation in community actions
• Public Speaking and community education as required
• Liaise with community support services

4. General

• Commitment to working from a feminist, AR/AO and harm reduction framework
• Works co-operatively as a member of the shelter team.
• Attends regular team meetings, staff training sessions and planning meetings as required
• Assists with other duties as required, from time to time, aiding in the efficient operation of the organization 

Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 Diploma and 4 years of directly related work experience Or Post-secondary Diploma or Degree directly related to the position and 2 years directly related work experience
• Experience working with women in the areas of homelessness, poverty, and violence
• Demonstrated commitment to women’s issues and anti-oppression

Hours:          No fixed hours.  On call basis.

Salary:          Step 1 Salary Grid: $24.51/ hour

Nellie’s is committed to the development of an agency that reflects the women it serves. This position is open to all women*. Woman* signifies all people who self identify as female, femme and/or woman. This includes trans women, cisgender women, non binary people who identify as femme or female presenting. Applications from equity seeking groups are strongly encouraged.

We regret that our shelter location is not physically accessible. 

Faxes, Emails or phone calls will not be accepted. Please mail your application to: 

Attention:    Anna Morgan, Program Manager

                        Nellie’s

                        970 Queen St. East, PO Box 98118

                        Toronto, ON M4M 1J8

Nellie’s is a unionized workplace with the Workers United Canada Council. This position is within the bargaining unit and as such the terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

This position requires a criminal reference check as per Ministry requirements. 

Date of Posting:      Friday June 8, 2018

Deadline:                  Friday July 6, 2018

We are sorry that only those candidates who will be interviewed will be contacted.

Physical support is required.  Job duties include tidying up service areas, washing floors, washing dishes, cleaning the kitchen cupboards, microwave, fridge, screening donations etc.  We are looking for enthusiastic applications from women who are willing to donate a minimum of 4-8 hours a week during office hours.

Volunteer Position Tasks

1. Food and Supply Coordination
   • Unpacks food orders, stocks kitchen and places food bank orders.
   • Cleans kitchen, pantry and storage areas including appliances and shelves according to Department of Health standards.
   • Maintains inventory of all household supplies and equipment and prepares and places orders.

2. Cleaning
   • According to Toronto Shelter Standards, cleans kitchen, pantry and storage areas including kitchen appliances and shelves according to Department of Health standards.
   • Responsible to clean pots, pans and dishes after meals.
   • Ensure the Food Hygiene shelter Regulations are carried out at all times.

3. Building and Property
   • Provides cleaning and maintenance of the shelter.
   • Informs House Coordinator of any violation of health and safety or any mechanical breakdown or maintenance needs as they relate to the shelter; and arranges for minor repairs
   • Maintains and regularly checks daily repair log and completes minor repairs.
   • Supports waste management and recycling.

4. Donation Program Coordination
   • Coordinates donations of goods
   • Receives major in-kind donations delivered at the shelter and (to) follows procedure for registering receipted gifts.

5. General
   • Works cooperatively as a member of the shelter team.
   • Maintains positive relations with residents.
   • Occasional weekend and evening work.
   • Assists with other duties as required, from time to time, aiding in the operation of the organization.
   • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Good organizational and communication skills
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Must be able to lift at least 25-30 pounds
• Knowledge of sanitation regulations and safety standards and/or food handler’s certificate considered an asset
• Demonstrated commitment to women’s issues and anti-oppression/anti-racism. 

Please email your resume and cover letter to jamuna@nellies.org.

Nellie’s is committed to the development of an agency that reflects the women it serves. This position is open to all women*. Woman* signifies all people who self identify as female, femme and/or woman. This includes trans women, cisgender women, non binary people who identify as femme or female presenting. Applications from equity seeking groups are strongly encouraged.

We regret that our shelter location is not physically accessible.

If you’re selected, you’ll get a phone call for an interview in early August.  A police check is needed. An orientation is mandatory for all volunteers on August 29 & 30 from 5:30-8:30pm.

Date of Posting:      June 7, 2018 

Deadline:                  July 15, 2018

Volunteer Position Description

FUNDRAISING ADMINISTRATIVE VOLUNTEER

Nellie’s mission is to operate programs and services for women and children who have and are experiencing oppressions such as violence, poverty and homelessness. Nellie’s is a community based feminist organization which operates within an anti-racism anti-oppression framework. We are committed to social change through education and advocacy, to achieve social justice for all women and children.

Nellie’s operates a 36 bed shelter and independent Community Support and Outreach Programs for women and children who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness.

This volunteer position works closely with a team of administrative staff in the office. Main work revolves around administrative support for the successful delivery of resource development activities to raise funds to support Nellie’s programs and services for marginalized women and children.

Responsibilities:

• Help with mail outs and telephone calls
• Online research for new contacts
• Set up and participate at community events and activities
• Maintain proper documentation and records of work undertaken

• Assists with other duties as required, from time to time, aiding in the efficient operation of the organization

Requirements:

• Commitment to the mission of Nellie’s
• Able to work on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays between 10-4pm
• Basic understanding of the issues impacting women and children
• Able to work with other volunteers, staff and the public
• Comfortable speaking on the phone with supporters
• Able to use a computer, Microsoft Office including Word, basic spreadsheets, and knowledge of the Internet
• Organizational skills an asset
• Commitment of a minimum of 8 hours a month during the workday
• Need a police check
• Must complete the 2 evening volunteer orientation on August 26 & 27.

Deadline:

Please submit your resume to Helen Stalker helen@nellies.org by August 21st, 2015

Nellie’s operates a 36 bed shelter for women and children who are homeless and leaving violence and provides community support and outreach services. Nellie’s is a community based feminist women’s organization committed to social justice and anti-oppression. We require a Full-Time Permanent House Coordinator Position. The House Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and efficient operation of the shelter in the areas of food, cleaning, supplies, maintenance, donations and volunteers. 

Responsibilities:   

1.         Food and Supply Coordination

• Supervises the cook/cleaners for the regular menu planning and preparation of special occasion meals.
• Recommends to the Program Manager the development and implementation of policies and procedures relating to the food and supplies.
• Orders and/or purchase food according to menu plan and budget.
• Unpacks food orders, stocks kitchen and places food bank orders.
• Ensures the cleanliness of the kitchen, pantry and storage areas including appliances and shelves according to Department of Health standards.
• Maintains inventory of all household supplies and equipment and prepares and places orders.
• Ensure weekly menus and meal plans are posted
• Maintains a regular and timely communication with supplies and maintenance personals

2. Building and Property Maintenance

• Develops internal maintenance plans to ensure that the shelter property conforms to all the existing relevant legislations
• Provide supervision of cleaners and maintenance workers.
• Informs Program Manager of any violation of health and safety or any mechanical breakdown or maintenance needs as they relate to the shelter; and makes recommendations and implements repairs
• Maintains and regularly checks daily repair log and completes minor repairs.
• Oversees waste management and recycling.
• Develops and maintain an updated list of vendors, maintenance and repairs contacts and make it available to management and staff.
• Ensures bedrooms are clean upon women’s discharge from the shelter, and prior to the arrival of new intakes
• Updates the Health & Safety Manual
• Maintain maintenance record binders

3. Ensuring Compliance with Health and Safety Regulations

• Carry out monthly fire drills.
• Facilitates weekly room checks.
• Completes monthly shelter inspections and provides regular reports to supervisor.
• Actively participates on the Health and Safety Committee.
• Organize and facilitate regular inspections’ with Public Health, Fire Department etc.

5. Volunteer Program Coordination

• Assists the Program Manager in coordinating and managing of food and donations volunteers; including responding to telephone inquiries, distributing volunteer packages, recruiting and recommending placement, assisting in training, support and scheduling.

6. Donation Program Coordination

• Coordinates donations of goods to the organization including timely responding to telephone inquiries, arranging pick-up and drop-off and maintaining donor records.
• Receives major in-kind donations delivered at the shelter and (to) follows procedure for registering receipted gifts.
• Maintains regular and timely communication with Admin Office to coordinate shelter donations

7. Maintaining Food and Maintenance Budget

• Consult with program manager of the budget line
• Ensure the budget is not exceeded

8. General

• Works cooperatively as a member of Nellie’s staff team.
• Maintains positive relations with residents.
• Occasional weekend and evening work.
• Assists with other duties as required, from time to time, aiding in the operation of the organization.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

Hours:  Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 11-6, Wed 1-8

Salary:  $39,885

Nellie’s is committed to the development of an agency that reflects the women it serves. Applications from Aboriginal Women, World Majority Women/Women of Colour, Lesbians, Bisexual Women, Transgendered Women and Women with Disabilities, Women who have experienced Violence and Consumer Survivors are strongly encouraged.

 Faxes or phone calls will not be accepted. Please email your application to:

 Marlene Bell

Program Manager

Nellie’s

970 Queen St. East

PO Box 98118

Toronto, ON M4M 1J8

This position requires a criminal reference check as per Ministry requirements. 

Date of Posting:      Friday June 26th, 2015

Deadline:                  Friday July 24th, 2015

Student Positions

Nellie’s operates a 36 bed shelter for women and children who are homeless and leaving violence and provides community support for women living in the community. Nellie’s is a community based feminist women’s organization committed to social justice and anti-oppression. Currently we are looking for 4 student positions:

1)   Two of  StudentCounsellor

2)    Two of StudentCSO-worker

Qualifications: Must meet all criteria including:

–      2nd year student placement

–      Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act:

–      Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant Ontario legislation and regulations.  

Hours:  Monday – Friday as requested by placement

We regret that our shelter location is not fully wheelchair accessible.  

Faxes or phone calls will not be accepted. Please email your application with specific position you’re applying to:

Marlene Bell,

Program Manager

marlene@nellies.org

These positions require a criminal reference check as per Ministry requirements.

Date of Posting:       Wednesday July 22, 2015

Deadline:                   Friday July 31, 2015

We are sorry that only those candidates who will be interviewed will be contacted.

Nellie’s operates a 36 bed emergency shelter for women and children who are seeking shelter and /or leaving violence. Nellie’s also operates a community support and outreach program for low income and socially isolated women and children in the community.

Nellie’s is seeking members to join our Fund Development Committee whose experiences align with Nellie’s Mission:

Our Mission is to operate programs and services for women and children who have and are experiencing oppressions such as violence, poverty and homelessness. Nellie’s is a community based feminist organization which operates within an anti-racist, anti-oppression framework. We are committed to social change through education and advocacy, to achieve social justice for all women and children.

About the Fund Development Committee

Nellie’s Fund Development Committee is a Board Committee, whose purpose is to provide support to the agency’s fund Development Program.

We are currently seeking three (3) self-identified women to fill vacancies on the Fund Development Committee.

Currently Nellie’s is looking for women with experience in the following areas:

– Finance

– Marketing and Communications

– Social Media

– Fundraising

Responsibilities:

• Raise awareness of the Fund Development Program through development and training of the Board in the areas of fundraising, stewardship and communications
• Make recommendations to the Board on policies and budgets relating to the Fund Development Program
• Review the organization’s marketing and communications materials to ensure the organization’s mission, vision and values are reflected without compromise
• Participate in the Annual United Way Campaign to ensure that the Board canvas is completed
• Participate in the agency’s Every Member Campaign to ensure the Board canvas is completed
• Represent the agency at Fund Development events and supporting activities that involve the cultivation and stewardship of donors at the Leadership Giving level
• To oversee fund development needs for special projects and initiatives

Successful applicants to the Nellie’s Fund Development Committee will be making a commitment to a two-year term, with possibility of extension to 4 years.

TO APPLY:
Please submit a cover letter which includes 1-2 paragraphs outlining your interest to serve on the Board along with a resume (if applicable) to:

Julia Robinson

julia@nellies.org

Fax: 416-461-0970

All interested persons are invited to an Open House on Tuesday July 8^th, 2014 at 6:30pm at Nellie’s Admin Office, 754 Queen Street East (Broadview & Queen). This will be an informal opportunity for you to meet with current Board members and talk with them about their experience on Nellie’s Board.

Deadline for applications: July 4^th, 2014.