Mnfc Food Coordinator - Halifax, Canada - Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre

Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Employment Opportunity:
MNFC Food Coordinator

Location:
Halifax, NS

Salary Range:
$61,000/ per year

Employment Term:
Contract June March 31st, 2025, possibility of renewal Full time hours (35 hours/ week)

Reports To:
MNFC Program Manager

General Description:

The Food Coordinator will oversee various food-based programming such as, but not limited to food bank, community gardens, community feasts, community fridge/freezer, food preparation, nutrition/budgeting classes, and sharing Indigenous land-based food knowledge.

The Food Coordinator will provide support through a trauma informed, person-centred, anti-oppressive, decolonized, and Indigenous lens with an emphasis on harm-reduction principals.

An integral part of this position is having the ability to work with a Two -Eyed seeing approach to practices and duties, while simultaneously providing Indigenous based services for programs.

Key Accountabilities

Create and maintain a monthly calendar and work plan; incorporating monthly individual meetings with community members, partners and programs including goals and objectives.
Compile various reports for MNFC, various funders, stakeholders, and community.
Ensure all aspects of food handler's regulations are being met.
Monitoring gift card distribution.
Creating and maintaining food services/program volunteer database.
Develop program files and implement an organization system; ensure files are kept confidential as required.
Create and maintain communication with the Mijipjewey Kepmite'timu'k (MNFC Food Working) group.
Ensure the coordination and delivery of programs are congruent with the Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre's mission, vision, and philosophy by representing the unique needs within the urban Indigenous community.

-
_Schedule and facilitate monthly meetings with MNFC programs to address key areas such as community-based programming, responsibilities and to provide feedback to the Mijipjewey Kepmite'timu'k group ensure needs are being met

_:

Establishing educations for community members (ex. Meal planning, budgeting and shopping, food math, cooking classes, healthier choices, rewards and couponing, home gardening, etc.)
Ensure a positive, healthy, safe, and culturally rich experience for all community members based in Indigenous ways of being and knowing.
Develop and implement programming for community members that will help to build upon their food preparation, preservation, and sovereignty skills and building sustained capacity.
Monitor, evaluate, and communicate any kitchen/food spaces maintenance as needed.
Establish working relationships and collaborative arrangements with Indigenous and nonIndigenous foodfocused organizations, to create and enhance programming.
Building relationships with traditional local hunters and gatherers and sharing this knowledge with community.
Partnership with the Wije'winen Health Centre to create public health education events, chronic disease management, and development of a culturally relevant inpatient food service.
Adapt to the complex and varied needs of community members considering income, housing (special focus for unhoused), dietary restrictions, and allergies.
Building focused programming around traditional foods and practices.
Community gardens (management, upkeep, shared responsibility with partners).
Disaster planning and emergency food distribution.
Adhere to all policies governing the Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre
May perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience Required for the Position:

Food-related knowledge base: degree/diploma in human nutrition or culinary fields, food industry experience, or equivalent lived experiences
Knowledge of the First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Canada's Food Guide
Food handler's certification (preferable if able to train/certify others)
Valid Driver's license with clean driver's abstract, proof of insurance, and ability to drive company vehicles
Demonstrated skills in guiding individuals, and the development of new practices in working with community based on models of practice and Indigenous culture.
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a part of an interprofessional team.
Experience working with Indigenous communities and comprehensive cultural knowledge considered an asset.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint).
Successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector Check), and food handlers certification as a condition of employment
Although all interested applicants are encouraged to apply, Indigenous applicants will be prioritized for this position.

Application Deadline:
May 24th, 2024
**_Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They