Retail Engagement & Logistics Lead

Greater Vancouver Food Bank; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended healthcare

Dental

RRSP matching up to 7%

3 weeks vacation

2 personal days

Birthday day off

Skytrain accessible

Job summary

Greater Vancouver Food Bank is seeking a Retail Engagement & Logistics Lead to support its growing Food Preservation Program, focusing on retail engagement, logistics, product development, marketing and community impact.

This full-time, permanent role offers a base salary of $65,000 per year, 37.5 hours weekly, and a benefits plan including extended health and dental, RRSP matching up to 7%, vacation, personal days, and a birthday day off.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in business, sales, marketing or a combination of relevant work experience.
• Experience operating box trucks and managing deliveries an asset.
• Experience and knowledge of food preservation an asset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food preservation products to retail, community, and partner locations throughout British Columbia, while building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Set up and maintain product displays that support sales and brand visibility.
• Coordinate product sampling, demonstrations, events, and community activations.
• Collaborate with communications and external stakeholders on all product marketing.
• Support inventory management, product replenishment, and delivery logistics.
• Perform administrative tasks to support sales and operational objectives.
• Coordinate inventory needs with the Supply Chain team.
• Liaise with the Logistics team for vehicle maintenance and scheduling.
• Represent GVFB and the Food Preservation Program in a professional and engaging manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Operations leadership.

Skills

Adaptable

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Independence

Education

Business/Sales/Marketing degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Retail Engagement & Logistics Lead – We are growing our team!

• Full-Time, Permanent
• 37.5 hours per week
• Competitive base salary of $65,000 annually.

Who We Are

The Greater Vancouver Food Bank is a non-profit organization with a mission to provide healthy food to those in need. The GVFB provides support through direct distribution to those in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and the North Shore, as well as through 160+ agency partners both locally and provincially. Through this model, the GVFB envisions a British Columbia where everyone has access to healthy food through efficient distribution, innovation and partnerships.

To learn more visit: www.foodbank.bc.ca

The GVFB is a proud winner of BC's Top Employers 2026!

The GVFB is a certified Living Wage Employer! This recognizes the GVFB’s commitment to paying fair wages, upholding good work standards for our employees, and contributing to poverty reduction and a higher standard of living in our community.

What We Offer

We believe in providing employees with flexibility, and the resources and tools to excel in their role. Employees will work alongside people who are passionate about food insecurity and community. We provide an inclusive office environment with excellent Skytrain accessibility and free parking on-site.

This is a full-time permanent position, with the opportunity to learn and grow. The successful candidate can expect a competitive base salary of $65,000 annually, depending on experience.

Our competitive benefit plan includes extended healthcare and dental, and a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) where employees are matched upto 7% of their contributions. Employees also receive three weeks paid vacation annually, as well as two paid personal days, and a paid birthday day off.

Career and personal development are at the forefront of the GVFB’s culture. After three months of employment, employees have access to $1,600 towards professional development, $850 of which can be utilized towards wellness initiatives!

Come and enjoy working in an inclusive, award-winning workplace!

Position Overview

The Retail Engagement & Logistics Lead is a pivotal role within GVFB's growing Food Preservation Program, supporting retail engagement, logistics, product development, marketing, and community impact. This position helps bring surplus food recovery products to market while advancing GVFB's mission.

As the program continues to expand, this role will evolve alongside it. We are seeking someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, embraces a broad range of responsibilities, and is excited to help shape the future of the program. This is a highly visible position with significant opportunities for growth, increased responsibility, and career development as the Food Preservation Program expands across British Columbia.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver food preservation products to retail, community, and partner locations throughout British Columbia, while building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Set up and maintain product displays that support sales and brand visibility.
• Coordinate product sampling, demonstrations, events, and community activations.
• Collaborate with communications and external stakeholders on all product marketing.
• Support inventory management, product replenishment, and delivery logistics.
• Perform administrative tasks to support sales and operational objectives.
• Coordinate inventory needs with the Supply Chain team.
• Liaise with the Logistics team for vehicle maintenance and scheduling.
• Represent GVFB and the Food Preservation Program in a professional and engaging manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Operations leadership.

Personal Attributes and Core Skills

• Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a solution-focused mindset.
• Effective Communicator: Clearly articulates GVFB’s mission, vision, and values; passionate about customer service.
• Collaborative: Works well in team settings and contributes to a positive workplace culture.
• Organized: Manages time and priorities efficiently to meet deadlines and objectives.
• Independent: Self-motivated and able to work without constant direction or supervision.

Qualifications and Experience

• Post-secondary education in business, sales, marketing or a combination of relevant work experience.
• Experience operating box trucks and managing deliveries an asset.
• Experience and knowledge of food preservation an asset.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, and SharePoint).
• Familiarity with non-profit organizations is ideal.

Physical Requirements

• Exposure to ambient temperatures and noisy conditions.
• The ability to walk, stand, and drive intermittently.

• Bending and lifting boxes up to 30 lbs intermittently.
• Travel between GVFB facilities and throughout British Columbia as needed.
• Flexible schedule to work events on weekends and evenings as needed.
• Possession of a valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driving record.

A criminal record check for working with vulnerable sectors is required upon hiring.

NOTE

Due to the high volume of applications, only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. The Greater Vancouver Food Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applications will be treated in strict confidence.