Northern Food Security Assistant (Term Position)

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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 April, 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 sufficiencyAssisting 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
  • 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 April 12, 2013. 
 
 

 

Compensation: 
Deadline: 
12 Apr 2013
Phone: 
E-mail: 
Website: 
Food Matters Manitoba
Region: 
Manitoba
Location: 
Food Matters Manitoba
Winnipeg  Manitoba
Canada