Food Security Coordinator

Tungasuvvingat Inuit; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave and wellness benefits

3 weeks vacation per year

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Tungasuvvingat Inuit seeks a Food Security Coordinator to assist with weekly coordination, distribution and data collection for the Ottawa-based Food Security Program. The role supports the team lead, helps manage ordering, stocking and events, and engages with Inuit community members respectfully.

Qualifications include at least 1 year in customer and social services, strong MS Office skills, data entry ability, and knowledge of Inuit culture.

Qualifications

• Secondary School education is required.
• Community college or undergraduate degree in social services or related field is preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in customer services is required.
• 1+ years of experience in social services is preferred.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and video conferencing platforms.
• Ability to collect and enter data into Excel and related databases.
• Ability to assist community members in crisis with de-escalation skills.
• Knowledge of ordering, stocking food, preparing and handling food.
• Knowledge of setting up and running events.
• Knowledge of fundraising support.
• Good organization and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of Inuit culture, IQ and traditional practices.
• Driver’s license is preferred.
• Fluency in English required; Inuktitut is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with unloading and stocking deliveries and inventory management.
• Support food distribution and customer service at Ottawa area Food Bank Week.
• Help with fundraising and promoting Food Security Program initiatives.
• Complete varied tasks as assigned by team lead or manager to support programming.
• Adhere to TI policies and assist with events and programming.

Skills

MS Word

Data entry

Crisis support

Event support

Teamwork

English fluency

Inuktitut familiarity

Driver’s license preferred

Inuit culture knowledge

Education

Secondary School

Social services degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Video conferencing

Job description

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 7, 2026 at 4:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 3:59 AM

Internal/ External

Food Security Coordinator

Full-Time
This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

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. TI has over 30 years of highly successful experience in crafting the design, development, and delivery of a wide range of effective, client-centered services. By incorporating the principles of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ), TI continues to deliver quality programs and services that directly benefit our growing urban Inuit population.

T his position provides support to the Food Security team at Tungasuvvingat Inuit by assisting with weekly coordination, distribution, and data collection activities. Working under the guidance of senior staff, the coordinator helps facilitate the delivery of the Food Security Program based out of the Vanier location, serving Inuit community members in the Ottawa area.

Responsibilities:

• Help with unloading and stocking deliveries, assist in the daily ordering, inventory management, preparation, and stocking of country food, and support the team lead with food purchasing as needed.
• Providing respectful, culturally appropriate, and efficient support to Inuit community members in the Ottawa area during Food Bank Week, including assisting with food distribution, responding to community needs, and ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment.
• Assist in fundraising efforts and help raise awareness about the goals and needs of the Food Security Program by engaging with community members, promoting initiatives through various communication channels, and supporting events or campaigns that highlight the program’s impact and importance.
• Provide support by completing a variety of tasks assigned by the team lead or manager, including organizing materials, helping with events or programs, and working with other team members to make sure programming runs smoothly and meets program goals.
• Become familiar with and comply with all of TI’s policies and procedures; and
• Any other duties assigned to you as may reasonably be required in line with the Position’s main responsibilities.

Education, Qualifications and Skills:

• Secondary School education is required
• Community College or Undergraduate Degree in social services or similar field is preferred
• 1+ Years of experience in customer services is required.
• 1+ Years of experience in social services is preferred.
• Proficient use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, video-conferencing platforms
• Ability to collect and enter data into Excel and food security related databases
• Ability to provide support to community members in crisis, including de-escalation skills
• Knowledge of ordering, stocking food, preparing and handling food
• Knowledge of setting up and running events
• Knowledge of supporting fundraising efforts
• Good organization and team skills
• Knowledge of Inuit culture, values, Inuit IQ and traditional practices
• Driver’s license is preferred.
• Fluency in English required, fluency in Inuktitut is an asset.

**Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above. ***

Salary and Benefits

• Salary range is $47,000 to $48,500 Annually
• 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)

The deadline for applications is August 24, 2026.

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. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact [e-mail].

The Food Security Coordinator works out of 282 Dupuis Street, Ottawa, ON (main location) and designated locations within the Ottawa region.

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

Hiring Process Disclaimer:

We do not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, and/or select candidates. All applications and interviews are reviewed and conducted by qualified human hiring professionals.