- Full-Time, Permanent Position
- Winner of BC’s Top Employer 2023!
- 37.5 hours per week
About Us
The GVFB provides assistance to approximately 15,000 people monthly across Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and the North Shore. We also provide food support to more than 141 community agencies such as housing agencies, women and children’s shelters, transition homes and after school programs, which in turn provide hot meals and snacks to thousands of people each week, including people who are unhoused.
Our mission is providing healthy food to those in need. Our vision is to create healthy communities through fair and effective food systems. Currently, the GVFB receives, purchases, and distributes 8 M lbs of food each year.
Position Overview
The Agencies Engagement Lead oversees daily Agency Department activities including leading the Agency Application cycle, relationship management through Annual Visits and conflict resolution, supporting the team with a variety of projects and events.
Who We Are
The GVFB is a proud winner of BC’s Top Employers 2023!
The GVFB is a certified Living Wage Employer! This recognizes the GVFB’s commitment to paying fair wages, upholding good work standards for our employees and contributing to poverty reduction and a higher standard of living in our community.
Employee Benefits
We believe in providing employees with flexibility and the resources & tools to excel in their role. We offer an inclusive office environment with excellent Skytrain accessibility and free parking on-site. Our competitive benefits plan includes extended healthcare and dental, 3-weeks paid vacation to start, and a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan where up to 7% of employee contributions are matched. In addition, you also get your birthday and two personal days as additional paid days off. You will also be able to work alongside people passionate about food insecurity and community.
Career and personal development are at the forefront of the culture here at the GVFB. After 6 months of employment, employees have access to $1,500 towards professional development, half of which can be utilized towards wellness initiatives!
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Agency Engagement Team with execution of daily Agency Department programs for over 118 Agency Partners.
- Lead, plan and organize execution of Bi-Annual Application process.
- Lead communications department project activities such as website updates, social media highlights and ongoing agency department document updates.
- Lead and facilitate execution of Annual Agency Visits with Engagement Team support.
- Support Manager with Agency conflict resolution and policy and agreement accountability.
- Support Agency Coordinators with planning and execution of major projects such as Agency Grants and Agency data collection.
- Plan and support Agency Partner activities and events with Events Team.
- Support Engagement Team with creating and completing objectives.
- Support Agencies Manager with new and existing program development, planning and execution.
- Schedule and maintain Engagement Team meetings and staff one on ones and complete performance reviews.
Personal Attributes and Core Skills
- Ability to work with a diverse community in a manner that meets organizational values.
- Strong, assertive, and considerate communication skills, both oral and written.
- Outstanding interpersonal relationship building skills.
- Change management and conflict resolution experience:
- Ability to respond quickly with solutions when challenges arise.
- Lead a team with confidence and prioritize a busy workload.
- Experience with operational planning and strategy.
- Friendly, authentic, flexible and driven.
Qualifications and Experience
- Post-secondary education in social work, humanities, community development, food systems/security or combination of relevant work experience.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Clean BC Class 5 driving license.
Physical Requirements
- Exposure to ambient temperatures and noisy conditions.
- The ability to walk and stand intermittently.
- Bending and lifting boxes up to 50 lbs intermittently.
- Travel to visit Agencies Partners and other food banks.
We are actively recruiting for this position and encourage you to apply now if you are keen on this opportunity!
Notes
Due to high volume applications, only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. The Greater Vancouver Food Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applications will be treated in strict confidence.
An ICBC report will be request at the interview stage, to include (driver factor report, drivers abstract, commercial driving record if applicable, 5 years insurance and claims history record).
A criminal record check for working with vulnerable sectors is required upon hiring.
