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Thank you for your interest in joining our team! With opportunities ranging from urban agriculture animation to student nutrition development, FoodShare has an opportunity for everyone. Our commitment to hiring persons of all cultural and racial backgrounds makes FoodShare a great place to learn and contribute. And a shared daily lunch doesn’t hurt at all. Come join us and help thousands of people who grow, eat and share via FoodShare every day.

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Do you have a big idea that can help us build a just, resilient, local food system? Contact us and say why we should work together!

• Warehouse and Driver Assistant: $15/hr, 0-30 hours per week depending on workload
• Good Food Program Casual Driver: $19.38/hr, 0-30 hours per week depending on workload

Please send applications to hr@foodshare.net for consideration. Applications should include Resume and Cover Letter.

Indigenous Food Sovereignty Coordinator

FoodShare is looking for an Indigenous Food Sovereignty Coordinator to help coordinate our Indigenous Advisory Circle, organize trainings and dialogues for FoodShare staff and partners on current Indigenous organizing and history, and support networking and relationship building among Indigenous groups doing food sovereignty work.

Detailed Job Description

• Coordinate the Indigenous Advisory Circle as a mechanism to advise FoodShare on our programs, policies, and work plans.
• Assist with building support for Indigenous food sovereignty into FoodShare’s broader advocacy goals and campaigns.
• Assist with the development of a closed Facebook group for information sharing around food sovereignty and food access initiatives among Indigenous people.
• Work with the Indigenous Advisory Circle members to animate in-person events and gatherings for Indigenous communities in Toronto.
• Animate lunch and learns for FoodShare staff and guests from members of the Indigenous Community.
• Support Indigenous-led organizations/groups requesting support from FoodShare to advance their Indigenous food sovereignty and food access work through facilitating connections, sharing funding opportunities, reviewing and assisting with grant applications, and supporting their organizational work plans.
• Help to share knowledge with non-Indigenous people that occupy this land.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge of Indigenous protocols, teachings, worldviews.
• Experience with Indigenous communities, organizations, and businesses, either directly or in collaboration.
• Experience with Indigenous Elders and Traditional Knowledge Keepers, either directly or in collaboration.
• Demonstrated commitment to food justice and anti-oppression.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented.

Contract Hours & Dates:

Rate of pay: $21.54/hour
Total Hours: 22.5 hours a week (3 days a week)
Reports to: Community Food Animation Senior Manager

TO APPLY: Please send applications to FoodShare’s Human Resource Department – hr@foodshare.net by 5:00pm on Friday January 24, 2020

Click here for a PDF version of the Indigenous Food Sovereignty Coordinator job posting.

Please note:
FoodShare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status or any other legally-protected factors.

If you feel you need accommodation because of illness or disability during the application process, please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at your earliest convenience – hr@foodshare.net. You will also be briefed on FoodShare’s policies regarding accommodation and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Please note that only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.

Human Resources Coordinator

FoodShare’s HR Coordinator will administer consistent HR practices and procedures while offering support to staff in understanding current policies.

Duties Include (but are not limited to):

• Write and update employment agreement letters, job descriptions, and reference letters for staff
• Provide support to applicable supervisors and / or hiring committees during the recruitment process, including coordination of interviews for new job applicants and the anonymization of resumes
• Coordinate with external providers for staff enrolment in FoodShare benefits programs and RRSP/TFSA programs
• Coordinate WSIB reporting and claims
• Issue ROEs
• Track employee leave, training, and probationary status
• Use metrics to provide reports as required
• Coordinate the onboarding process for new staff with applicable supervisor
• Assist with the preparation of the internal newsletter
• Respond to staff questions about the HR Policy Manual
• Assist the Senior Leadership Team when developing new policies, procedures and updates that relate to the HR Policy Manual and other staff functions as required
• Ensure policies and practices are in compliance with all applicable legislation and regulations
• Participate in FoodShare’s Joint Health and Safety Committee and Human Resource Committee
• Maintain organized employee files and reports
• Attend meetings and events as directed
• Represent FoodShare as a contributing member of a growing and dynamic team
• Other duties as assigned

Reports to: Director of Operations
Salary: $42,000 prorated to 4 days per week & full benefits. RRSP or TFSA contributions after successful completion of probation period.

Human Resources Coordinator Required Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• 1 – 3 years of experience in a human resources / business administration support role including:
  • Experience with managing and tracking HR records
  • Experience coordinating on-boarding and off-boarding of employees
  • Experience with Employee Benefits Programs
  • Experience with WSIB claims and ROE process
• A familiarity with Food Justice as it pertains to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication including experience using Microsoft Office Suite and G-Suite software
• Mindful and articulate with good listening skills
• A high level of integrity for handling sensitive and confidential information
• Exceptional judgment, strong initiative, and a quick learner with strong strategic thinking and analytical skills
• Highly motivated and efficient, with the ability to execute and manage a diversity of tasks, activities and projects
• Independent worker, reliable and responsible

TO APPLY: Please send applications to FoodShare’s Human Resource Department – hr@foodshare.net by 9:00am on Friday January 31st, 2020

Click here to download a PDF version of the Human Resources Coordinator job posting.

Please note: FoodShare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status or any other legally-protected factors. If you feel you need accommodation because of illness or disability during the application process, please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at your earliest convenience – hr@foodshare.net. You will also be briefed on FoodShare’s policies regarding accommodation and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Please note that only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.