Food Security Community Service Worker

The Salvation Army in Canada; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Food Security Community Service Worker to support vital food programs. This role involves managing resources, coordinating volunteers, and ensuring the smooth operation of food-related services. You will play a key part in fostering community hope through effective food redistribution and outreach efforts. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess strong interpersonal skills, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in your community.

Qualifications

• Must be a Canadian citizen or eligible resident aged 15-30.
• Experience in food security and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise volunteers for food redistribution and community outreach.
• Network with partners and manage food donations.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Multitasking

Education

Experience or education in nutrition

FoodSafe certification

Tools

Cube Van

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Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. We also support those experiencing unemployment, addiction, and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs, living out our mission, vision, and values of hope, service, dignity, and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life — there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

The Food Security Community Service Worker supports food-related programs at Boundless Vancouver by managing resources, assisting with food donations, volunteer coordination, sorting, prep, redistribution, and clean-up. They will also handle non-food donations, use technology for inventory, and perform duties aligned with our core values, ensuring safety and excellent customer service. The role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating services, working independently, and being highly organized.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise volunteers for food redistribution.
• Network with community partners and participate in weekly food procurement.
• Utilize food programs and resources to foster community hope.
• Support donation pickups and community outreach.
• Unload and sort donations safely.
• Drive a cube van for food rescues in the absence of other drivers.
• Respond to neighbor requests and handle complaints appropriately.
• Follow policies on quality assurance, safety, sanitation, and infection control.
• Perform food handling, serving, and cooking duties if necessary.

Relationships:

Internal: Leadership, staff, donors, volunteers; External: Community, clients

Reporting:

Reports to: Operations Manager; No direct reports.

Conditions:

• Indoor and outdoor work environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• May interact with upset individuals or challenging behaviors.
• Temporary Full-Time, 35 hours/week, Monday–Friday, flexible schedule, from May 20 to August 22, 2025.

Qualifications:

• Age 15–30, Canadian citizen or eligible resident, with valid SIN.
• Experience or education in nutrition; FoodSafe certification is an asset.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license; experience driving a cube van is an asset.
• Knowledge of food security issues, strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to multitask and problem-solve, and physical ability to perform labor.
• Willingness to undergo background checks.

Compensation:

Range: $17.85 to $21.66, up to $25.99, based on experience and qualifications. Reasonable accommodations available upon request.