Program Coordinator, Feeding Futures / Childcare

Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading education district as a Program Coordinator for Feeding Futures/Childcare. This role involves managing school food programs, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with community partners to provide healthy meals to students. A Bachelor’s degree and food service management experience are preferred, with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Professional development and growth opportunities

Extended health and dental benefits

Life insurance and pension program

Competitive vacation and sick day entitlements

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in a program coordinator type role.
• Previous experience working in a childcare setting is considered an asset.
• Valid BC Driver’s License and a vehicle to travel between district sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support food programs across district sites including breakfast and lunch programs.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and stock control to maintain adequate supplies.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Strong interpersonal communication

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Hospitality or Hotel Management

Completion of a recognized two-year program in Food Service and Nutrition Management

Food Safe Level 1 and Level 2 certification

Job description

School District 72 operates throughout a large geographic area. Campbell River and Quadra Island schools and our school board office are located on the traditional territory of the Liǧʷiɫdax̌ʷ people. School District 72 also encompasses the traditional territory of the Klahoose (Cortes), K’ómoks (Sayward), and χʷɛmaɬkʷu (Bute Inlet) First Nations.

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Position :

Posting Number : 25-EXMPT-003

Term of Employment : Ongoing

Hours / Day / FTE : 7 hours a day

Wage / Salary :

70,440.00 - $88,050.00

Deadline to Apply :

3 : 00pm on Monday, July 14, 2025

Join Our Team

School District 72 is looking for a Program Coordinator, Feeding Futures / Childcare to join our team of professionals who strive to bring the district’s learning beliefs to life.

School District 72 (Campbell River) is located on the east coast of central Vancouver Island, extending north to Sayward and south to Oyster River. The district also includes the outer islands of Read, Cortes, and Quadra. The district serves over 5,600 students in 18 schools with a diverse range of programs that are progressive and responsive to the educational needs and interests of students.

The district respects and values the relationships with all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who reside in these territories.It is with respectful consideration that the programs and services provided to students and staff acknowledge their histories, cultural contributions, and contemporary concerns.

About the Role

Reporting to the Associate Superintendent and District Principal of Early Years and Childcare, the Program Coordinator is responsible for assessing current assets and operations of school food programs across the district including but not limited to existing programs, staffing, infrastructure and equipment as well as provides logistical and administrative support to the district’s childcare programs and facilities.

• Oversee and support food programs across district sites including breakfast and lunch programs as well as snack programs for schools and childcare centres.
• Oversee and coordinate the logistics of food deliveries to school and ensure a coordinated approach to improving food service at reduced cost.
• Under the direction of the Associate Superintendent, drive the strategic alignment and long-term planning of district food programs.
• Support new and existing school food programs to incorporate principles of inclusion, equity and diversity into their design and implementation to ensure that programs are universally accessible.
• Working with school staff, manage inventory, ordering and stock control to maintain adequate supplies.
• Build and maintain community partnerships with food producers, local farmers, community schools, PACs, non-profits, local businesses, Indigenous nations and communities, and others who can support the aggregation, processing and distribution of local food and healthy meals to students and families.
• Connect and liaise with public health dietitians, healthy school coordinators, and relevant regional and / or provincial networks (e.g. Farm to School BC, Coalition for Healthy School Food), to support professional development and stay up to date on school food.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and implement best practices for food safety.
• Maintain the departmental budget and provide monthly reporting to the Associate Superintendent.
• Track, analyze and report on department operations and program budgets / costs with the expectation of adapting operating plans to optimize the use of available resources.
• Develop and maintain a system for tracking and reporting on the school food program's effectiveness and impact.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure timely delivery of quality equipment and supplies for both programs.
• Ensure compliance with all rules and regulations governing Ministry reporting and other reporting requirements as identified.
• Provide support to District Principal of Early Years and Childcare in coordination of childcare facilities and staffing.
• Support in the monthly and annual budgeting and claiming funding available to families in childcare.
• Working with the District Principal of Early Years and Childcare, develop age-appropriate programs that can be implemented at district sites.
• Support the recruitment, staffing, and training of childcare and feeding futures programs.
• Provide coverage for the District Principal of Early Years and Childcare during vacation periods.
• Other duties as required.

Bring your Expertise

• Preference for Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Hospitality or Hotel Management or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience such as the completion of a recognized two-year program in Food Service and Nutrition Management and experience in Food Service Management.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a program coordinator type role.
• Current Food Safe Level 1 and Level 2 certification.
• Previous experience working in a childcare setting is considered an asset.
• Experience in the procurement of services or contract negotiation is an asset.
• Valid BC Driver’s License and a vehicle to travel between district sites. Travel is required for this position.
• Knowledge of federal, provincial, and local regulations and guidelines related to school food programs.
• Strong interpersonal communication, including the ability to conduct outreach to external community partners by phone, email, or by attending local events.
• Ability to calmly and quickly adapt to changing environments, problem-solving skills and decision making.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for providing healthy nutrition options to students.
• This position may occasionally require early morning or late day or evening availability.

Contribute to Our Success

The Campbell River School District proudly developed a strategic plan for 2024-2028 that prioritized the following :

• Honour Indigenous World Views and Perspectives
• Student-Centred Learning Environments
• Evolving for Tomorrow

The following commitments are essential to all positions within the Campbell River School District :

• Commitment and adherence to workplace policies, procedures & practices.
• Commitment to standards of conduct, including behaving in a manner that is : respectful, professional, team-oriented, collegial, collaborative, ethical, honest, and trustworthy.
• Commitment to understand and implement the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

Join Our Community

Campbell River is a scenic, oceanfront community framed by extensive waterfront, west coast forests and snow-capped mountains. The area is renowned for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities such as skiing, kayaking, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, golf, and endless opportunities to experience nature. The moderate climate allows residents to participate in numerous outdoor activities on a year-round basis.

Experience the Benefits of SD72

• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• The opportunity to grow your career in a small district.
• Progressive leadership team.
• Positive collegial culture with a great sense of community.

Employees are eligible for extended health and dental benefits, life insurance, and participation in a pension program along with competitive vacation and sick day entitlements.

Employment Equity

We value diversity of people to best represent the students and communities we serve as an equitable and inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, demographics and life experiences.

School District 72 is also committed to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment for all members of its workforce. Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an accessible process for all applicants (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodation is available on request.

How to Apply

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to complete a criminal record check.

Please submit your application on Make a Future at https : / / buff.ly / lju9TMY and ensure your application includes a cover letter stating the posting number, an updated resume and references, including most recent supervisor(s).

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