The Role: We’re hiring a Candle Studio Lead, someone to help coordinate our day-to-day candle production and work alongside our team.
You’ll be working with 3–5 Studio Artisans at a time (we currently have 10 artisans in total), supporting them through the candle-making process. That includes everything from pouring wax and prepping packaging to managing supplies and keeping things on track.
This is a hands-on role. You’ll be leading by example, helping people learn, solving problems as they come up, and keeping things running smoothly. We’re looking for someone who knows how to foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
What You’ll Do:
- Plan and organize the daily production schedule
- Work alongside the team to pour candles, prep packaging, and ship orders
- Track supplies and help reorder materials when needed
- Keep an eye on quality while encouraging people to learn and improve
- Help new team members learn the ropes through simple, supportive training
- Foster a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels valued
- Encourage peer-to-peer learning and celebrate individual milestones
- Support a studio culture where feedback is kind, clear, and focused on growth
- Help with social media video creation (training provided, no experience needed)
The Details:
- Employment Type: Part-time, hourly
- Hours: Part-time, scheduled within business hours of Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM (with occasional evenings/weekends with notice)
- Location: On-site at Community Living Ajax building (177 Dowty Rd, Ajax, ON L1S 2G3)
- Physical Requirements: Expect to be on your feet, lifting trays of candles, moving boxes, and staying active throughout the day
- Vulnerable Sector Police Check: Required for this roleQualifications:
- Experience in a production, manufacturing, or hands-on operational environment (not required but an asset)
- Experience working with or supporting adults facing barriers to employment, including intellectual and developmental disabilities is a strong asset
- Ability to multitask, stay organized, and adapt to changing priorities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable giving and receiving feedback in a constructive and respectful way
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining a safe and supportive workplace
Who You Are:
- You’ve worked in a production setting and/or supported adults facing barriers to employment
- You’re comfortable with hands-on work and enjoy fixing things or figuring things out
- You know how to be patient, explain things clearly, and lead with kindness
- You can adapt when plans change and step in wherever needed
- You’re a team player who brings good energy and helps create a positive space
- Most importantly, you believe in the mission—we’re here to help people grow
Why This Matters: This is more than just a job. We’re helping people find purpose through work, some for the first time. And when someone takes home a paycheck and says “I made this,” that means something.
If you care about people, like working with your hands, and want to be part of something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.
How to Apply: Send your resume (and a short note if you want) to [email protected].
Pay: $20.85-$25.45 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
