- Part-Time, 12 - Month Contract
- 22.5 hours per week
- Living Wage based wage of $25.68 hourly
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 130+ community and provincial 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.
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 contract position with the opportunity to learn and grow. The successful candidate can expect a Living Wage based wage of $25.68 per hour.
Come and enjoy working in an inclusive, award-winning workplace!
Position Overview
The Food Preservation Associate oversees weekly food preservation tasks, including leading volunteer activities and supervision, and ensuring the food preservation area is clean, equipped, and organized. This individual will complete any necessary research, communicate with partners and stakeholders, and lead various projects including research and development, taste testing exercises, product research, and package design.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate Food Preservation activities and ensure objectives are successfully completed.
- Lead Food Preservation documentation and data reporting, including monthly updates.
- Lead volunteer activities and ensure appropriate supervision and training.
- Lead various projects including research and development, taste testing, product research, package design, and other projects as assigned.
- Maintain food preservation equipment and inventory, and ensure cleanliness.
- Support the Agencies Partnerships and Operations Manager with project planning including budgeting and cost comparisons.
- Support meal and snack prep for GVFB events, such as Townhalls.
- Complete other duties as assigned by the Agencies Partnerships and Operations Manager.
Personal Attributes and Core Skills
- Ability to work with a diverse community in a manner that meets the organizational values.
- Highly focused, detail-oriented, and excellent organizational skills.
- Adept at time management and planning, with the ability to prioritize and multitask within a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
- Strong work ethic, ability to exercise initiative, and not afraid to “roll up your sleeves”!
- Ability to handle challenges constructively and consistently provide a solution-focused approach.
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal).
- Friendly, supportive, authentic, and collaborative team player who demonstrates a thoughtful and positive attitude.
Qualifications and Experience
- Post-secondary education in food preservation, culinary arts, or a combination of relevant work experience.
- Marketing, sales, and design process experience is advantageous.
- Valid food safety certification.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with non-profit organizations is ideal.
Physical Requirements
- Exposure to ambient temperatures and noisy conditions.
- The ability to walk and stand throughout shift.
- Bending and lifting boxes up to 50 lbs. intermittently.
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.
A criminal record check for working with vulnerable sectors is required upon hiring.
