Food Security Coordinator

Tungasuvvingat Inuit•Ottawa, ON

5d•CA$47,000 - CA$48,500•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides support to the Food Security team at Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI) by assisting with weekly coordination, distribution, and data collection activities. Working under the guidance of senior staff, the coordinator helps facilitate the delivery of the Food Security Program based out of the Vanier location, serving Inuit community members in the Ottawa area. TI's mission is to broadly provide Inuit-specific programs that contribute to the health and wellbeing of Inuit and to encourage and support similar programs for Inuit across the country. TI has over 30 years of highly successful experience in crafting the design, development, and delivery of a wide range of effective, client-centered services. By incorporating the principles of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ), TI continues to deliver quality programs and services that directly benefit our growing urban Inuit population.

Requirements

Secondary School education is required
1+ Years of experience in customer services is required.
Proficient use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, video-conferencing platforms
Ability to collect and enter data into Excel and food security related databases
Ability to provide support to community members in crisis, including de-escalation skills
Knowledge of ordering, stocking food, preparing and handling food
Knowledge of setting up and running events
Knowledge of supporting fundraising efforts
Good organization and team skills
Knowledge of Inuit culture, values, Inuit IQ and traditional practices
Fluency in English required

Nice To Haves

Community College or Undergraduate Degree in social services or similar field is preferred
1+ Years of experience in social services is preferred.
Driver’s license is preferred.
Fluency in Inuktitut is an asset.

Responsibilities

Help with unloading and stocking deliveries, assist in the daily ordering, inventory management, preparation, and stocking of country food, and support the team lead with food purchasing as needed.
Providing respectful, culturally appropriate, and efficient support to Inuit community members in the Ottawa area during Food Bank Week, including assisting with food distribution, responding to community needs, and ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment.
Assist in fundraising efforts and help raise awareness about the goals and needs of the Food Security Program by engaging with community members, promoting initiatives through various communication channels, and supporting events or campaigns that highlight the program’s impact and importance.
Provide support by completing a variety of tasks assigned by the team lead or manager, including organizing materials, helping with events or programs, and working with other team members to make sure programming runs smoothly and meets program goals.
Become familiar with and comply with all of TI’s policies and procedures.
Any other duties assigned to you as may reasonably be required in line with the Position’s main responsibilities.