- Full-Time, Permanent Position
- 37.5 hours per week
- Competitive base salary of $65,000 annually
Who We Are
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 150 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 distributes 8.9 M lbs of food each year.
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.
What We Offer
We believe in providing employees with flexibility, and the resources and tools to excel in their role. Employees will work alongside people who are passionate about food insecurity and community. We provide an inclusive office environment with excellent Skytrain accessibility and free parking on-site.
This is a full-time, permanent position, with the opportunity to learn and grow. The successful candidate can expect a competitive base salary of $65,000 annually, depending on experience.
Our competitive benefit plan includes extended healthcare and dental, and a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) where employees are matched up to 7% of their contributions. Employees also receive three weeks paid vacation annually, as well as two paid personal days, and a paid birthday day off.
Career and personal development are at the forefront of the GVFB’s culture. After three months of employment, employees have access to $1,500 towards professional development, half of which can be utilized towards wellness initiatives!
Come and enjoy working in an inclusive, award-winning workplace!
Position Overview
The Agencies Partnerships Lead oversees daily Agencies Department activities including leading the application cycle, managing relationships with our Agencies through annual visits and conflict resolution, and supporting the team with a variety of projects and events.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Partnerships Team with the execution of daily department programs for 150+ Community and Provincial Agencies.
- Lead, plan and organize execution of Bi-Annual Application process and team annual visits;
- Lead communications project activities, such as website updates, social media highlights, and ongoing Agencies department document updates.
- Support the Assistant Manager with Agencies conflict resolution, policy development and maintenance, and agreement accountability;
- Support the Assistant Manager with hiring process including interview, staff training and probation reviews.
- Support the Partnerships Coordinators with planning and executing major projects, such as grants and surveys;
- Support the Agencies Administrator with database management and the ongoing success of the ordering process for all programs.
- Lead Agencies activities and events with the Partnerships Team and support from the Assistant Manager.
- Support the Partnerships Team with creating and completing objectives.
- Schedule and maintain monthly Partnerships Team meetings and staff one-on-ones.
- Work with the Operations Lead to create and publish the monthly staff schedule for all sites, approximately one month in advance.
- Order supplies and materials in accordance with the annual budget;
- Ensure Agencies partnership experience is maintained at the highest standard during all interactions including deliveries, pick ups and annual visits.
- Ensure all Agencies Operations documents including policies, procedures and checklists are reviewed and updated quarterly.
- Other duties as assigned by Agencies Management.
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.
- Innovative and strategic; thoughtful of long-term vision.
- 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.
- 1+ years’ work experience in a non-profit, warehouse, food distribution industry or related field;
- 1+ years’ experience working in a volunteer-focused environment is advantageous;
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
- 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.
