Program Coordinator, Food Security

Appone; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto invites applications for a Program Coordinator in the Family Navigation Hub to support food security initiatives. You will coordinate operations, manage processes, and contribute to evaluation and reporting to improve access to supports for children and families.

We seek an undergraduate in health/social sciences with experience in equity-based community work, data use for program improvement, and strong collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Community Health, Public Health, Social Work, or related field.
• Experience co-designing equity-driven initiatives with diverse communities.
• At least 2 years working with children, youth, families in paediatric or community health.
• Apply health equity and anti-oppression frameworks in practice.
• Ability to collect, analyze data to drive program improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily administration of the food security program.
• Ensure compliance with workflows and improve processes.
• Identify constraints and recommend improvements to leadership.
• Build relationships with internal partners for high quality delivery.
• Coordinate budget tracking and food program expenditures.
• Contribute to team meetings with program updates.

Skills

Equity-driven initiatives

Data collection & analysis

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Independent work

Communication materials design

Education

Undergraduate degree in Community Health or related field

Tools

Canva

Microsoft Publisher

Job description

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada’s hospital for children and youth with disabilities and developmental differences. At Holland Bloorview, every role helps to create meaningful and healthy futures for children, youth and families. As a top 40 Canadian research hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, we bring together care, research, education and innovation to support more than 9,000 families each year.

Our teams partner with clients and families to deliver exceptional, inclusive and responsive care. Holland Bloorview has achieved 100 per cent in four successive surveys by Accreditation Canada – an unprecedented achievement in safety that reflects our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

When you join Holland Bloorview, you become part of an inspiring, innovative and collaborative environment where your work makes an impact. Recognized among Greater Toronto’s Top Employers, Canada’s Top Employers for Young People and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, we offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with programs that support ongoing learning, professional growth and well-being. To learn more about the advantages of a career at Holland Bloorview.

We’re daring to create a world where all youth and children belong. Join us!

Position Summary

As a member of the Family Navigation Hub team, the Program Coordinator supports the operational coordination and administration stewardship of Holland Bloorview’s food security program and related initiatives. In partnership with clients, families, staff, and community partners, the Program Coordinator ensures effective implementation of program activities and related workflows, maintains operational processes and standards, and contributes to reporting, evaluation, and continuous improvement. This is a fast paced, dynamic work environment requiring the ability to work independently and collaboratively with inpatient and outpatient teams to strengthen access to food supports for clients and families and advance care that’s socially accountable.

Key Responsibilities

Program Coordination

• Oversees and supports day-to-day administration and implementation of the food security program and related initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with operational processes and workflows, actively contributing to their ongoing development and refinement.
• Identifies operational constraints and proactively brings forward recommendations to leadership.
• Builds relationships with internal partners to foster collaboration and ensure high-quality program delivery.
• Optimizes inventory management and coordinates the efficient distribution of food supports to clients and families.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for families, providing clear communication to ensure access to food supports.
• Coordinates food program expenditures, processes financial reconciliations, and maintains documentation to ensure accurate budget tracking.
• Fosters innovation and creativity across program delivery in response to client and family needs.
• Contributes actively to team and organizational meetings by sharing program updates.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Data, Evaluation & Reporting

• Compiles program impact data, including statistics and qualitative feedback, to assist in preparing reports and presentations to diverse internal and external audiences.
• Measures and evaluates program impact by supporting data collection and reporting under the support and direction of the Senior Director.
• Coordinates the production and distribution of program flyers, marketing materials, and other promotional resources.
• Develops and updates key communication deliverables, including project updates, educational resources, website content, and multimedia assets (e.g. photographs) for annual reporting.
• Co-designs community food resources in partnership with the Client and Family Integrated Care team.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Undergraduate degree in Community Health, Public Health, Social Work, or a related social sciences/health discipline; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated track record of co-designing and delivering equity-driven initiatives in partnership with diverse communities to address social determinants of health.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children, youth, and families within a paediatric or community health setting preferred.
• Strong understanding and demonstrated ability to apply health equity, anti-oppression, and population health frameworks, including how social determinants of health impact client and family experience.
• Proven ability to collect, analyze, and apply data to evaluate programs and initiatives, inform decision-making, and drive continuous improvement.
• Proficient with design and communication tools (e.g., Canva, Microsoft Publisher) to develop accessible communication materials and digital assets.
• Demonstrated capability to effectively prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and deliver high-quality work in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborates effectively within an interdisciplinary team to deliver client-and-family-centred care.
• Highly self-directed with demonstrated initiative and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and continuous learning.

About the Organization Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital creates a world of possibility by supporting children and youth with disabilities, medical complexity, illness and injury. All of our work is guided by our strategic plan, Transformative Care, Inclusive World: Holland Bloorview 2030.

The plan: https://strategicplan.hollandbloorview.ca/

To get a glimpse as to who Holland Bloorview is, we invite you to watch the Together We Dare. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3c-FszREUk

Holland Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of inclusion, diversity, equity accessibility, and anti-racism (IDEAA). This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we seek to create an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. To help in our journey towards fully reflecting the communities we partner with, we welcome and encourage applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting [e-mail] or 416-425-6220.

This position is currently accepting applications.