: Program Consultant

NORTHLAND SCHOOL DIVISION; Peace River; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education invites you to embark on a rewarding journey as a Program Consultant. In this role, you will provide essential consulting services for community-based nutritional school lunch programs, ensuring that young minds are nourished with healthy meals. Your expertise in nutrition, coupled with your ability to train kitchen staff and manage financial aspects, will play a pivotal role in enhancing the educational experience. Join a team that values collaboration and creativity, and make a significant impact on the lives of students in beautiful Northern Alberta. If you're passionate about food services and education, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field with supervisory experience.
• Commercial cooking experience and valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide consulting services to community-based nutritional school lunch programs.
• Train kitchen staff in nutrition, food handling, and sanitation.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Nutrition Knowledge

Food Handling Procedures

Menu Planning

Supervisory Experience

Commercial Cooking

Flexibility

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Service

Nutrition Management Certificate

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

If you’re looking for an adventurous and fulfilling career in education, you’ve come to the right school division! Northland School Division is situated in postcard Canada! Our school facilities are found next to mountains, lakes, rivers, forests and wetlands. Our location provides our staff and student bodies daily opportunities to integrate learning with nature for optimal educational outcomes. You can learn more about what Northland has to offer by visiting www.nsd61.ca / careers.

Northland School Division is accepting applications for the position of Program Consultant for the School Food Services department.

Major Responsibilities:

• As a Program Consultant, you will have the chance to make a difference by providing invaluable consulting services to 10 community-based nutritional school lunch programs across Northern Alberta. You'll be the guiding force, training kitchen staff in essential areas such as nutrition, food handling procedures, sanitation, and purchasing. Your creative menu planning skills will tantalize taste buds while ensuring all necessary paperwork is in order. With responsibility for the financial aspects of the programs, you'll play a crucial role in nourishing young minds.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition and food service or a nutrition management certificate, combined with two to three years of supervisory experience in a food services-related field. We also value a combination of education and experience.
• Commercial cooking experience that adds flavor and expertise to your skill set.
• A valid driver's license, enabling you to embark on exciting journeys.
• Computer skills that navigate the digital realm with ease.
• Willingness to travel and occasionally stay overnight, opening doors to new experiences.
• Flexibility and a natural ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills—essential ingredients for success.

If you're ready to take this exciting step in your career, we invite you to submit your resume, along with the names of three (3) employer references by September 8, 2023 to:

Krista Veitch, Associate Superintendent of Human Resources, Northland School Division, 9809 77 Avenue, Peace River, Alberta T8S 1C9. Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone].