Northern Program Officer

About Food Banks Canada

At Food Banks Canada, our commitment stretches across the nation, tirelessly supporting and enhancing the work of over 5,100 food banks and community organizations. We invest in, advocate for, and bolster their critical efforts. Through diligent research, we delve into the root causes of food insecurity, devising actionable solutions informed by our findings as we work to create a Canada where no one goes hungry.

Our mission is expanding, and with it, we're opening doors for passionate, teamwork-driven professionals in search of a career that's both meaningful and captivating.

About the Role

The Northern Program Officer supports the development and implementation of Food Banks Canada’s Northern Strategy, supporting the Northern Program Manager in building relationships with food banks and other organizations to improve access to programs and advance long-term solutions to reduce hunger in Northern Canada. This role supports research into food insecurity in the North to inform Food Banks Canada’s advocacy and outreach efforts, and supports the planning, design, and execution of programs. The Northern Program Officer is responsible for tracking and sharing the impacts of Food Banks Canada’s Northern Strategy through various reports and presentations.

Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset for all our roles at Food Banks Canada as we support Canadians across the country.

What You Will Be Doing

• Regularly support the convening of Northern food bankers to provide ongoing support for their work, and a forum for learning, sharing and advancing common goals
• Support research into Northern food insecurity, including identifying and mapping stakeholders in governments, food security organizations, and community leaders to engage in programming and dialogue, and to map current community assets and needs
• Support the northern advisory committee by facilitating quarterly meetings, supporting the community led development of goals for the committee
• Work on adding northern organizations and hubs as official members of Food Banks Canada through an MOU signing strategy and prepare documents for signing
• Support in conducting gap analyses, planning, executing and evaluating Food Banks Canada’s outreach and support efforts in the North
• Keep minutes and records of meetings and engagement activities, track and compile reports on grants, food deliveries, and impact stories, and prepare presentations including photos and videos of community initiatives
• As needed, travel throughout the Territories to promote and maintain positive relationships with community leaders, members, and relevant organizations working in food insecurity

What You Will Need

• 4 years of relevant experience
• Cultural and traditional awareness, or lived experience, of Northern communities
• Completion of an undergraduate degree or equivalent in social sciences, communications, political sciences, humanities, social work, community development, indigenous studies, or education. A combination of education, training, and/or work experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing large projects with multiple stakeholders
• Strong administrative skills, including data collection and entry, reporting, scheduling, and facilitating meetings
• Experience working with volunteers, vulnerable populations, and community-based organizations
• Bilingualism (English, an Indigenous language and/or French) is a strong asset

Working Conditions

• Full-time, Monday-Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work. This position is home-based, with a preference for the candidate to live in Northern Canada
• Travel within Canada (20%) is required

Application Information

If this opportunity to work with an exciting, growing, national non-profit appeals to you, please apply with your resume and cover letter. Additional information on this role can be found in the full job description.

This posting will remain open until 12:00 pm Pacific time on September 4, 2024. We will start to review candidates immediately, so please don’t hesitate to apply!

We look forward to hearing from and connecting with you!

Food Banks Canada believes that diversity is the cornerstone of excellence within our team and mirrors the community we serve. We warmly invite candidates of all genders, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and abilities to apply. Preference will be given to indigenous candidates.

Committed to an accessible recruitment journey, Food Banks Canada ensures a barrier-free experience. Should you be approached for a job opportunity, please reach out to kimberley@engagedhr.com if you require accommodations.

We thank all those who apply but only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.