Food Security Coordinator

It is the mission of Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI) to broadly provide Inuit-specific programs that contribute to the health and wellbeing of Inuit and to encourage and support similar programs for Inuit across the country. With over 30 years of highly successful experience in crafting the design, development, and delivery of a wide range of effective, client-centered services, TI continues to deliver quality programs and services that directly benefit our growing urban Inuit population.

The Food Security Coordinator supports the weekly coordination, distribution, data collection and reporting for the Food Security program at Tungasuvvingat Inuit. The Food Security Program operates out of the Vanier location and supports Inuit living in the Ottawa area.

Responsibilities

• Purchase weekly food for food program.

• Order food from our partner, The Ottawa Food Bank, for weekly delivery.

• Unload the weekly donation from Ottawa Food Bank truck, and stock distribution center with the

• Donated food

• Input service data into Link2Feed database weekly.

• Support with the ordering, inventory, preparation, and stocking of country food.

• Coordinate the weekly delivery and receive the fresh food from Rutabaga Ranch in Summer/Fall

• Prepare sign in forms for weekly food bank and collect and track data for reporting purposes.

• Support with fundraising and promotion of the needs of the Food Security Program

• Follow TI’s policies and procedures.

• At all times, working in a manner that preserves confidentiality and seeks to minimize risks for clients, employees, and the organization.

• Participate in meetings, training and professional development initiatives as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned and related to the position .

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership skills

• Ability to function effectively in a busy environment and in stressful situations.

• Ability to work independently with a strong sense of focus.

• Familiarity with issues facing Inuit families.

• Ability to develop and deliver programming.

• Motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to provide support to community in crisis, including de-escalation skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to a client-centered approach when working with Inuit.
• Familiarity with the socio-economic landscape as it pertains to Inuit.
• Knowledge of Inuit culture, values, Inuit IQ, and traditional practices
• Ability to speak Inuktitut is a definite asset.
• Computer literacy (word processing programs, email, internet)
• Driver’s license is required.

Education and Experience

• 1 to 2 years’ experience working in a social service environment.
• Completion of post-secondary degree or diploma in human services, social work or similar education or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Experience working with data collection and reporting preferred.
• Experience working in food security field preferred.

Working Conditions

The Food Security Coordinator works primarily in a busy distribution center involving outdoor distribution. This may involve various weather conditions such as rain, cold, heat or wind. The Food Security Coordinator also works in an office setÝng for administrative tasks. The role of Food Security Coordinator will involve lifting; up to 50 lbs and other physically demanding tasks such standing for long periods of time and stocking shelves.

Personal Characteristics

Adaptability: Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.

Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behaviour and business practices and ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization. Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.

Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.

Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities.

Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters.

Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.

Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.

Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions, which are timely, and in the best interests of the organization. 3

ORGANIZE: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information, and activities. in Inuktitut is a definite asset.

Salary and Benefits

• TI offers a competitive total compensation package. Employees are provided with an exceptional benefits plan which includes major medical and dental coverage for the employee and their dependents, and employee life insurance. TI also offers a Group RRSP benefit plan for eligible staff.
• TI provides paid sickness, personal and family sickness leave days, and a 24/7 confidential Employee and Family Assistance Plan.
• Vacation (earn 3 weeks/year).

Deadline for applications is until position is June 3rd, 2024.

To apply, please submit your resume to careers@tiontario.ca.

Preference in hiring will be given to qualified Inuit candidates; applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit our website at www.tiontario.ca to learn more about our programs and services.

The successful candidate for this position will be required to obtain a vulnerable sector check with results acceptable to TI. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.

This position works out of TI’s 1071 Richmond Road.

We thank all interested applicants in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.