[25-048] Food Security Assistant (Summer Student)

Sourcesbc; Surrey; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A community-based non-profit organization is seeking a Food Security Assistant (Summer Student) to support food waste recovery and food insecurity programs. The role involves community engagement, event participation, and volunteer coordination. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a commitment to equity and diversity.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must have a Class 5 driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Effective knowledge of Office suite including Excel, Word, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line client service at Sources Food Banks.
• Coordinate community events focused on food waste recovery.
• Lead the Community Harvest Program with local homeowners and farmers.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Level 1 Food Safe

Standard First Aid and CPR

Tools

Office Suite

Job description

[25-048] Food Security Assistant (Summer Student)

Position: Food Security Assistant (Summer Student)

Location:South Surrey, BC

Hours: 35 hrs/week (8-week contract)

Salary: $17.85/hour

Start Date: July 7, 2025

We are looking for a Food Security Assistant to join our Sources Food Security team! This person will assist with Sources’ food waste recovery and food insecurity programs, with a focus on community engagement and education, community event participation, as well as program and volunteer coordination. This individual must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a class 5 drivers’ license with a clean driving record, be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. and possess a desire to address the root causes of food insecurity in our communities.

This is a Canada Summer Jobs funded position. The applicant must meet all eligibility criteria:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period,
• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment,
• and have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

About Sources:

SOURCES is a community-based non-profit organization providing support and hope to communities in the Lower Mainland, on Vancouver Island, and across Northern BC. Sources strives to create vibrant and resilient communities through support to adults, children, youth, and families facing challenges in life such as mental health, disability, poverty, substance use, and conflict. We support our communities through leadership, education, and volunteerism.

Sources is committed to learning about, celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth and reconciliation. People of all races, cultures, ethnicities, 2SLGBTQIA+, and abilities are welcomed to work with us. We value diversity, respect, and collaboration as we promote our mission: social wellness for our community.

Description of Position:

Reporting to: Food Security Program Manager

Responsibilities:

• Provide front-line client service by working with users of Sources Food Banks.
• Assume a leadership role with Sources’ Community Harvest Program, working with local homeowners and farmers to redirect excess produce to community meal programs, and providing training and support to volunteers of all ages.
• Assist with the development and implementation of workshops to engage community members learning about food waste and ways to negate.
• Assist with the coordination of Sources’ participation in community events with a focus on food waste recovery and volunteer youth engagement.

Physical Demands of Job: Lifting/Pulling/Pushing - 75%, Walking/Moving Around - 75%, Sitting - 25%, Time Spent Outside - 75%, Driving - 25%

Cognitive Demands of Job: Independent Work - 50%, Task Memorization - 75%, Changing Priorities/Deadlines - 75%, Writing/Reading - 50%

Qualifications:

• Effective working knowledge of Office suite including Excel, Word, Outlook and central data systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication.
• Physically healthy and able to lift 50lbs.
• Be flexible, detail oriented with strong organizational skills and possess an ability to take initiative, accept direction and work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Commitment to creating and maintaining an environment that values Equity, Diversity and Inclusiveness.
• Ability to exercise good judgement in a demanding and continually changing work environment.
• Must possess a Class 5 driver's license with a clean drivers abstract.
• Level 1 Food Safe an asset.
• Standard First Aid and CPR an asset.
• Criminal Records check through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Criminal Records Review Program.
• All employees, regardless of benefit eligibility, have access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program.

Internal candidates will be contacted by: June 18, 2025