Project Assistant, Food for Life Program - Guelph, Canada - Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington

Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington

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Guelph, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Posting closes:
August 23, 2023 at 5:00pm

We are recruiting for a
PROJECT ASSISTANT - Food for Life (4 positions available)
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_This is a contract part-time position (up to 20 hours per month between the hours of Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) from September 2023 to June 2024 based in Guelph with some travel to rural communities within Wellington county._
This position will be responsible for implementing in-class nutrition presentations for students from kindergarten to grade 4. The nutrition program is named "Food for Life". Training and on-going support will be provided.

This is a nutrition program that uniquely combines nutrition education with sensitivity to mental health, and more specifically, aims to reduce eating disorder risk factors.

Qualifications:

Postsecondary student, minimum 2 years undergraduate completed
Experience working with young children
Ability to work with a high degree of independence
Interest in education of children
Interest in the field of nutrition
Good organizational, interpersonal and problemsolving skills
Flexibility and responsiveness to shifting demands within schools and classrooms
Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
Valid Food Handler's Certification
Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle as some travel is required

***Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the position requirements.

**CLASSIFICATION AND RATE OF PAY: $17 per hour (Non-Union)