Food Matters Manitoba is seeking a  Northern Food Security Assistant to fill a parental leave term. This position would be based out of Winnipeg and includes travel to Northern and First Nation communities, starting February 2013, 35 hours per week, $15.50-$16.50/hr based on qualifications.  

Responsibilities include

Assisting with the coordination of northern community food projects including:

• Promoting and assisting with community planning to increase Northern food self sufficiency
• Assisting communities with their garden activities this includes visiting communities to assist with garden development, plot preparation, planting, garden maintenance and harvesting
• Assisting communities with food skills workshops 
• Providing support to community champion/and or community contact
• Making presentations on community food projects
• Coordinating necessary resources this includes identifying and securing required equipment, program expertise and resources
• Organizing the shipment of resources and material
• Assisting in the coordination of northern conferences including Grow North Conference
• Providing monthly activity reports
• Researching funding sources and help to prepare proposals
• Assisting with production of northern food security newsletter stories
• Assisting with other tasks as required

About You

• Strong understanding of the lives of First Nations peoples, communities, food and health
• Experience and knowledge of food security issues within the Northern region
• Highly organized with proven attention to detail
• Experienced in Community Development  
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and organizational skills
• Self motivated and a strong team player
• Computer knowledge of word and excel
• A valid driver’s license 
• Access to a vehicle is considered an asset
• Experience working in northern and First Nations communities is considered an asset
• Experience in gardening, seed saving, and other food skills is considered an asset
• Experience in logistics and event planning is considered an asset
• Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent

Submitting an Application:

Those interested in applying for this position is invited to forward their resume and cover letter by email to  info@foodmattersmanitoba.ca (Subject Line: Northern Assistant) by February 3rd

Interviews will be held February 6-7. Thank you for your interest. Unfortunately only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Food Matters Manitoba; home of The Manitoba Food Charter is a non-profit organization that engages Manitobans towards healthy, sustainable, and fair food for all. For more information please visit www.foodmattersmanitoba.ca