Coordinator-Student Nutrition Program [Canadian Red Cross]

Title: Coordinator, Student Nutrition Program

Employee Working Location: Office/In-person (Thunder Bay, ON)

Employment status: Temporary full time (10 months)

Salary band: $43,746 - $45,683/year

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) - one of the most inspirational not-for-profit organizations on this planet and an awardee on the Forbes list of Canada's Best Employers 2022 - is seeking a Coordinator, Student Nutrition Program to join its team.

We are guided by our Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. We help people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and support them in strengthening their resilience.

Starting with the hiring process, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We encourage all qualified persons who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply.

The incumbent will effectively implement a provincially funded initiative to build and support breakfast and morning meal programs in the Thunder Bay District.

In This Role, You Will

• Work with the Food and Logistics Coordinator to identify, source, and purchase equipment and food for local programs when funding is made available.
• Work cohesively within a team environment
• Integrate volunteer resources within the job's scope of responsibility
• Manage program data collection, reporting requirements, and records maintenance.
• Provide technical assistance with organizing and coordinating events like The Great Big Crunch and Cereal Drive
• Work with local Student Nutrition Programs on cost-saving initiatives like voucher program
• Organize and coordinate the distribution of in-kind donations, donated food, and gifts.
• Work collaboratively with schools to create efficient food storage.
• Provide broader support to the Student Nutrition Program team

What We Are Looking For

• Strong computer literacy skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive (an asset)
• Excellent data management skills and attention to detail
• Experience in school nutrition related programs (an asset)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fluency in English is required, French is an asset.
• Experience working with schools and school boards (an asset)
• Food Safety Level 1 Certification (an asset)
• Valid provincial driver's license as well as access to a reliable vehicle, and First Aid certification is an asset (training provided).
• High degree of workplace adaptability
• Highly collaborative and a strong team player, but also able to work independently
• Community College diploma in a related field and one to three years' job-related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is an asset. This includes experience in Community Program Development or an equivalent.
• Must be able to lift 40lbs case of apples

Working Conditions

• Ability to travel throughout Thunder Bay and must have own reliable transportation.
• At this time, the CRC has temporarily suspended our Covid-19 vaccination policy and does not require but continues to strongly encourage full vaccination of all our personnel.
• Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.
• Duties are principally conducted in the CRC Thunder Bay office, an environment that is clean and comfortable.
• If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).
• Please note that relocation funding is not available for this position.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible - those who apply after the selection process has started may be held for a second review if needed OR reviewed for alternative roles. We appreciate the time and effort it takes to apply and thank you in advance.

If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please notify us as soon as possible. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

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Salary Band

$43,746 - $45,683