Hit the slopes and support United Way CKL at the same time! Until February 15th, when you purchase a lift ticket for Sir Sam’s Ski/Ride, United Way CKL receives 25% of each ticket sold. Great stocking stuffers for the skiers in your life! Click here for more information and to buy your tickets: Lift Ticket Fundraiser – United Way City of Kawartha Lakes | Sir Sam’s Ski & Bike
Vegetable Gardener — Canada Summer Jobs position
Contract Position: 8 week contract at 35 hours per week – Start date as soon as possible
Rate of Pay: $17.00/hour
Deadline of Application: May 10, 2024 at 4:30pm
United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes provides financial support for agencies and programming in City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County. Through our work we address our 3 Pillars: Poverty to Possibility, All that Kids Can Be and Healthy People, Strong Communities. We also run a food security and food literacy farm in partnership with Fleming College and Crayola Canada.
The Vegetable Gardener position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs – Service Canada. The successful candidate must sign and adhere to the United Way’s confidentiality agreement and act with best practices in regard to work ethics and procedures. They must exercise standard safety practices while on site and performing duties off-site for the United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes. This position pays $17.00/hour.
General Responsibilities
The Vegetable Gardener will work with staff to:
Please Note: Due to the nature of the work, flexibility in scheduling will be required and some weekend work may be assigned. This position is physical, with tasks associated with lifting produce and tools, and gardening/harvesting.
Qualifications
Well-developed interpersonal skills
Communication skills both verbal and written (report writing)
Hands on experience in gardening, farming, or general labour
Experience in customer service and volunteer management
Time management and strong organizational capabilities
A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are not necessary but are considered assets to this position.
Bilingualism is considered an asset.
Core Competencies
Analytical Thinking:
Use practical knowledge and experience to solve routine problems. Asks questions to determine the sources of the problem; discusses possible solutions. Think outside the box and find efficiencies in work flow.
Communication Skills:
Communicates clearly and confidently both verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences. Demonstrates the ability to tailor information and delivery to suit the nature of the material, audience, and situation. Demonstrate skills in relationship development with people of all ages and abilities.
The candidate should be comfortable asking questions for clarification and distinctly communicating issues, ideas, needs, etc.
Leadership and Customer Service Skills:
Develops and leads educational workshops for a variety of audiences such as camps, daycares, seniors’ groups, etc. Strong focus on customer service and assisting clientele in a helpful and respectful manner. Regularly handles questions and provides friendly and courteous customer service.
Execution and Organizational Skills:
Organizes work duties and workspaces in an organized and structured manner to deliver on specific tasks and meet deadlines effectively and efficiently. Able to manage changing priorities and adjust accordingly to new and different tasks.
Teamwork Skills:
Demonstrates: an understanding of the overall work of the United Way, a positive attitude, the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Criteria as laid out by the Canada Summer Jobs Agreement, “Participant” means an individual who:
(a) is between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
(b) is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act [S.C. 2001, c. 27]*; and
(c) is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.
*International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.
Reports to:
The successful candidate will report to the Farm & Project Coordinator and Co-Executive Directors.
Resumes must be received no later than 4:30pm on Friday, May 10, 2024.
Applications must be sent to:
Via email: emily@ckl.unitedway.ca
Via post: Attention: Emily Beall, Co-Executive Director. 50 Mary St. W. Lindsay, ON
Cover letter should reference “Summer Job Applicant – Vegetable Gardener”.
Emailed applications should reference “Summer Job Application” in the subject line.
We thank all candidates in advance and please note United Way will contact directly those selected for interviews.
United Way CKL is committed to accessibility and inclusion. If you require accommodation, please let us know.
United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes is proud to be hosting the Coldest Night of the Year.
This event will take place at Fleming College Frost Campus in Lindsay, 200 Albert St. S. on February 24th. There are two walking routes available either 5km or 2km. Event check-in starts at 4pm and walking begins at 5pm. After the walks there will be hot refreshments and food available at Fleming College.
This is an event happening in communities throughout Canada to raise awareness of those experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness.
You can register to walk either as an individual or as a team here: Register – Coldest Night of the Year 2024 Canada (cnoy.org) but don’t forget to raise money.
If you’d like to volunteer to help ensure the event runs smoothly register here: Volunteer – Coldest Night of the Year 2024 Canada (cnoy.org)
No matter how you decide to participate make sure you come prepared for the cold! Wear layers, bring your hats, mitts, and scarves, and a good pair of boots to boot!
We look forward to having you all join us for this wonderful event supporting a great cause!
Calling all curlers! And even those who have never curled before!
We are very happy to announce the return of the Nexicom-United Way Funspiel!
Put a team together and register through the link below or the link in our bio.
🥌 Saturday March 9th.
🥌Omemee Curling Club
🥌Two 6-end games played
🥌Lunch included
🥌Raffles, draws, and prizes.
Sign up or register your team here: lhttps://www.bit.ly/Nexicom-UWCKLFunspiel
Thanks to Lindsay Sparks & Eagles for their “Sockraiser” for Giving Tuesday.! In addition to the 144 pairs of socks collected, they also completed a food drive. Way to go Girls! Thanks to the Robin and the other leaders & helpers who initiated this venture. If you would like to conduct a “Sockraiser” please contact Dawna at SocksforCKL@outlook.com
United Way City of Kawartha Lakes is raising funds by selling lift tickets to Sir Sam’s Ski/Ride (www.sirsams.ca). With your purchase, Sir Sam’s is providing us with 25% of the ticket value back to our organization. All money raised will support our local programs and services which helps people in our community to reach their full potential.
You can buy midweek tickets or weekend tickets as well as tickets for youth, adults and seniors.
You will be able to purchase the tickets online through our dedicated website (above) from November 1st, 2023 through to December 24th, 2023. To redeem your tickets, you can simply bring either a printout or the electronic receipt to the hill to exchange for your lift pass. Vouchers purchased can be used ANYTIME during the 2023/24 ski season!
Once you complete your purchase you will receive an email from Sir Sam’s with your receipt, voucher and QR code. You will be able to print this off in order to provide it as a gift for a friend, colleague or family member. Bring this voucher to the hill to exchange for your lift ticket.
When it comes to tackling poverty across the globe, there is still a lot of work to be done. According to statistics from the United Nations, given current trends, 575 million people will still be living in extreme poverty in 2030 – and only about one third of countries will meet the target to halve national poverty levels. In Canada specifically, millions of people rely on community service organizations to fill the gaps left by inadequate incomes to access food, shelter, mental health supports, and other basic needs. In the first six months of this year alone, the 211 helpline received over 43,000 housing related requests, which is a 22% increase from the previous 6-month period.
A report from the University of Toronto shows that 1 in 5 children under the age of 18 in the ten provinces lives in a household that experienced some level of food insecurity. In addition, households with children led by female lone parents are especially vulnerable to food insecurity—38% of these households were food insecure. In 2021, up to 163 million people were estimated to have been pushed into poverty worldwide after the onset of the pandemic. Although Canada was not spared, a number of federal government funding programs helped millions stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. During that time, Canada experienced record declines in child poverty, which demonstrates the need for ongoing federal government funding to maintain and build on these gains in poverty reduction.
Our network is committed to working towards ensuring an equitable future for all communities across Canada. From coast to coast to coast, United Way Centraides are often the primary resource for the rising number of people falling below the poverty line in our communities. As local experts, we play many roles in community: as collaborators working alongside agency partners and community organizations, as enablers by funding programs and services, as advocates by shining light on tough social issues like poverty while pushing for sustainable solutions, and more.
To tackle poverty, United Way Halifax has helped fund housing support organizations like Welcome Housing, Public Good, and The North Grove, the latter having helped people like Sam, a single mother with two daughters who have been ‘renovicted’ three times and unhoused for quite some time. In the Prairies, United Way Saskatoon & Area are seeing success in helping people experiencing homelessness through the Journey Home program launched in partnership with Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Service. Across the country, United Way Centraides are continuously working to fund or partner with organizations that help reduce poverty and assist communities with basic needs.
As we observe the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, we at United Way Centraide Canada recognize the importance of tackling poverty at both the community and national levels. We commend our local United Way Centraides and their network of community organizations who work together to address the root causes of poverty across Canada. And we remain committed to advocating nationally for additional income support programs and other benefits from the federal government in order to move towards an equitable future for all.
