Food Connections Coordinator

Wolseley Family Place

Wolseley Family Place is a not-for-profit family resource centre in the West Broadway/Wolseley area of Winnipeg. WFP believes in working together to strengthen children and families on the challenging journey of living and growing. We exist to provide support through various services and are committed to establishing an environment where families can access what they need for themselves. For more information about WFP, please see our website.

Job Description:

• 1  year term position (January – December 2011)
• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with occasional overtime.
• M-F, 9:00am – 5:00pm (occasional evenings and weekends)

The Food Connections Coordinator (FCC) is primarily responsible for operating the Food Connections Project at WFP. This project includes a pre-employment program and catering business. The FCC works closely with the participants in the pre-employment program, teaching and supporting them as they learn job skills and pursue employment in the workforce.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitating and organizing pre-employment program. Includes, but is not limited to, hiring and training contract staff, supporting and leading contract staff, making schedules, documenting progress of various programs, conducting assessments, applying for grants.
• Sourcing and shopping for catering program, community store, and various other programs. Includes heavy lifting at times.
• Organizing a small community garden in the spring.

Qualifications:

• Eligible applicants must be self-motivated with a strong work ethic and a passion for people and with time management and organization skills.
• A passion for food as well as knowledge of ideas surrounding topics such as food security and sustainable food practices would be an asset.
• The successful applicant will be a person who is patient, compassionate, approachable and professional.
• Food Handling experience and a valid Food Handler’s certificate would be an asset.
• Position requires heavy lifting, long periods working on your feet and familiarity with computer programs such as MS Word and Excel.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle required.

Application Process:

Please submit resume and cover letter by December 8th, 2010 to Wolseley Family Place

691 Wolseley Avenue, Lower Level
Fax – 204-772-6035
E-mail – foodconnections@mymts.net

Thank you to all those who apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.