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Position: Sustainability Program Coordinator
Type: age 30 & under / summer
Organization: Canadian Centre for Food & Ecology
Location: Toronto ON (onsite at 192 Spadina Ave and local Toronto farmers' markets)
Dates: June 1st or 8th, to Aug 31st

The Canadian Centre for Food and Ecology (CCFE) is hiring three dynamic Sustainability Program Coordinators to support our exciting Summer initiatives! These roles are part of a larger effort to build community engagement, support local farmers, and promote food security through our vibrant events and projects. If you're passionate about food systems and love working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, read on!

About the Canadian Centre for Food and Ecology:

The Canadian Centre for Food and Ecology (CCFE) is a new national charity with a mission to inspire food decisions that nurture people and planet. Our aim is to elevate and amplify the voices that guide the shift towards locally-connected food networks. Think of us as matchmakers for the food system. By connecting supply-side partners with their ideal audience, we inspire people to take action through food. With a strong conviction for the importance of joyful, immersive experiences as change catalysts, we team up with partners to create meaningful and achievable initiatives that boost demand for foods that are good for people and the planet.

General Requirements for All Positions:

• Must be between 15–30 years old at the start of employment
• Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee protection
• Must have a valid Social Insurance Number and be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Research skills and neighbourhood-based inquiry experience considered an asset

Compensation:

$27.20/hour for 35 hours per week from June 1st or 8th - Aug 31st

Work Schedule:

Some evening and weekend work is required. We will aim to provide consistent two-day breaks each week. (For example: if students work on Sundays, Friday–Saturday could be consistent days off.)

Working location(s):

These positions will be based at 192 CSI (Center for Social Innovation), Spadina, where our office is located as well as three other local farmers’ markets across Toronto.

Position: Sustainability Program Coordinator

About You:

You’re a self-starter who takes initiative and thrives in leadership roles. A multi-tasking whiz, you learn quickly and use your event coordination or public-facing engagement experience to successfully execute programming. Your passion for local food, food systems, food justice and collaborative projects helps you draw in the community while your attention to detail and management skills keep you focused on achieving your goals.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead fun and engaging activities at our events
• Represent CCFE and liaise with our partners, vendors and customers
• Support educational, promotional, and food security initiatives
• Assist project coordination, support planning and scheduling
• Work independently and collaboratively with a small team

Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal and community engagement skills
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to multitask and stay focused in fast-paced settings
• Availability to work evenings and weekends
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Digital media literacy and proficiency in Google Suite
• Food Handlers Certification

Assets:

• Experience working with community food programming
• Prior experience in similar roles
• Valid Ontario driver’s license

Experience:

• Event coordination or public-facing engagement
• Familiarity with and/or experience working in food systems and food justice

What you’ll gain:

• Develop leadership skills in a lively, food-centered environment.
• Meet and collaborate with a wide range of partners in the food justice community.
• Gain valuable exposure to the local food world and the people who shape it.
• Strengthen your communication, coordination, and public engagement skills.
• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to supporting local agriculture and food culture.
• Grow your network within the local food, hospitality, and event industries.

Accommodation:

Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Please contact us to notify us of any needs related to completing the job application, and/or throughout the recruitment process.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

The Canadian Centre for Food and Ecology (CCFE) aspires to be an equitable and inclusive place where a diversity of life experiences, identities, and perspectives work together. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

Application:

We’re hiring for several summer positions! You may be qualified for and considered for multiple roles — all applications will be reviewed for all positions. However, please indicate your preferred role(s) when applying in your cover letter and email subject line.

If you’re excited about joining the CCFE team and meet the qualifications, please submit the following as a single PDF:

1. A one-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role and alignment with CCFE’s mission.
   1. Please mention you saw this at FoodWork.ca.
2. Your resume.
3. Contact details for three references.

Please write the title of the position in the subject line.

Submit your application to: hello@theccfe.org

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Interviews will be offered on a rolling basis up until the close of recruitment.