Student Nutrition Coordinator

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB); Hamilton; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board seeks a qualified individual to support the Nutrition Strategy aimed at enhancing student wellness through effective nutrition programs across schools. The role requires strategic planning abilities, strong project management skills, and experience in community engagement to ensure successful implementation and outreach.

Benefits

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Comprehensive Staff Wellness program

Qualifications

• Experience designing or implementing nutrition programs.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in school settings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the HWDSB Nutrition Strategy.
• Conduct environmental scans to inform nutrition programs.
• Collaborate with community partners on nutrition initiatives.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Project Management

Data Analysis

Community Engagement

Partnership Building

Education

Post-Secondary degree in Nutrition

Certification in Project Management

Job description

Communications and Community Engagement

PASS Grade 3 $66,708 to $75,082

Start Date: August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026 (contract)

About The Board

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to learning, equity, engagement and innovation. We are guided by our vision, Growing Together, the mission that every student experiences a sense of belonging and engages in dynamic learning to reach their potential and build their own future, and our values of Compassion, Dignity, Trust, and Joy to guide our daily work and ensure that we honour the unique identities and needs of all. Proudly serving a community of approximately 50,000 students in the City of Hamilton and surrounding area, HWDSB operates across 80 elementary schools, 13 secondary schools and 1 Adult Learning Centre, in addition to providing support and service to approximately 8,800 staff members.

Staff Wellness

At HWDSB, staff wellness is a priority. We are committed to co-creating and fostering an environment where staff feel safe, valued, and supported. We are continuously striving to support the needs of our diverse community and actively work to foster and maintain a culture of human rights.

Our holistic Staff Wellness program has been designed to support employee's well-being in all dimensions of health. As one part of this comprehensive program, all staff as well as their dependents have access to free and confidential supports through our Employee and Family Assistance Provider (EFAP), in addition to many other program components.

About The Role

Reporting to the Engagement Officer, the incumbent will support the development and implementation of the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Nutrition Strategy to endeavour to have student nutrition programs in all schools.

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• Strategic Nutrition Planning and Implementation
• Identify actionable tactics to implement the HWDSB Nutrition Strategy
• Create a sustainable Framework to begin, continue and/or scale nutrition programs in HWDSB schools
• Conduct an exploratory environmental scan of resources in Hamilton and HWDSB, to better understand the current nutrition situation
• Utilize existing data to inform Framework and tactics for implementation
• Analysis of program data to determine where additional support is needed, identify trends in program impact and outcomes, and identify gaps in program delivery.
• Collaborate with Hamilton Foundation for Student Success to raise awareness relating to Help Feed Hamilton's Future campaign, and identify process to drive financial supports to schools
• Support special events and initiatives related to nutrition fundraising through HWDBS
• Participate in various committees, as assigned by supervisor, that support HWDSB Nutrition Strategy
• Maintain, update and plan content for HWDSB websites and social media, with support from the Communications and Community Engagement department
• School-Based Support
• Support schools to implement, maintain or expand student nutrition programs in schools throughout HWDSB, and ensure all funded program sites adhere to outlined guidelines for school nutrition programs
• Support the creation of a Nutrition Toolkit for school teams to use
• Develop and implement training and orientation opportunities, creating strategies to share knowledge and resources with program volunteers/school staff, to ensure consistency and accuracy of program administration
• Provide information and instructions regarding provincial reporting requirements and data collection methods, monitor submissions, and follow up where reporting is outstanding
• Community Building and System Navigation
• Build partnerships with other local, regional and provincial nutrition coordinators across the province to share effective practices
• Connect with HWDSB nutrition partners to understand current programs and opportunities for growth
• Support schools and the system in grant applications for the development and growth of student nutrition programs
• Conduct an exploratory environmental scan to better understand nutrition supports at the local, provincial and national level
• Utilize data from external organizations and school boards to inform HWDSB Nutrition Strategy
• Participate in community specific roundtables and represent HWDSB on nutrition advisory committees (Example: Tastebuds Steering Committee)
• Manage relationships and serve as point of contact for community organizations supporting nutrition in Hamilton
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, that include but are not limited to:
• Attend after-hours events as a Board representative
• Present to internal teams and colleagues using presentations and assets you create, update and keep relevant
• Showcase the nutrition strategy to external interested parties or other community serving organizations using materials you have created to highlight the Program.
  
  

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary degree or diploma in Nutrition, Public Health, Community Development or a related field which provided a strong foundation in nutrition science, public health principles, or asset-based community development and programming.
• Additional certification in project management, data analysis or nutrition programming would be an asset.
• Minimum three to five years of experience designing, implementing or scaling nutrition or health programs, preferably in a school setting.
• Experience in multi-party project management in a collaborative environment involving cross-functional teams on time-sensitive tasks and long-term audiences.
• Experience analyzing program data, identifying trends, and preparing actionable recommendations.
• Proven ability to build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, government bodies, or advisory committees.
• Excellent strategic planning skills with experience in the effective management of multiple projects and demonstrated ability to develop long-term frameworks and translate strategy into actionable steps.
• Knowledge of reporting requirements and eligibility criteria for government or community-funded programs.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills for maintaining web content, managing social media, and preparing materials.
• Knowledge of the local nutrition landscape, school board systems and community needs would be an asset.
• Experience supporting events or initiatives that drive awareness or funding. May include creating toolkits, conduct orientations, and build capacity within school teams.
• The successful applicant may be required to work after hours based on system needs.
• Valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle required.
  
  

Deadline for submission is 4:00 p.m. on Thursday July 10, 2025.

Employment Equity Statement

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to building inclusive learning and working environments where students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, staff population, physical surroundings and the broader community.

HWDSB's mission is to empower students to learn and grow to their full potential in a diverse world. Guided by this mission, HWDSB strives to build a workforce that embodies the values of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, while reflecting and welcoming the diverse and distinct identities, experiences and needs of our students and our communities.

HWDSB Seeks Qualified Candidates Who Share Our Commitment To Equity And Inclusion, And Who Will Contribute To The Vision Of Creating Inclusive And Equitable Outcomes. HWDSB Especially Invites And Welcomes Applications From

• Indigenous Peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples).
• Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin (e.g., Black and racialized communities, immigrant communities, etc.).
• Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.
• Persons who identify as women.
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. (i.e., Two-spirit and LGBTQIA+).
  
  

As part of HWDSB's commitment to employment equity and removing barriers to groups that have faced and continue to face barriers in employment, we invite all applicants to complete a voluntary questionnaire that collects identity-based information. The voluntary questionnaire is on the Apply to Education application page for this position.

HWDSB is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, based on any human rights protected grounds. If you require accommodation, please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Land Acknowledgement

HWDSB is located on ancestral Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Confederacy land as determined by the Dish with One Spoon treaty. The Dish with One Spoon wampum belt represents the treaty relationship between the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and Anishinaabe with respect to sharing the land and resources thereon. The intent of this agreement is for all nations sharing this territory to do so responsibly, respectfully and sustainably in perpetuity. We respect the longstanding relationships with the local Indigenous communities, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River.

Applicant Self-Identification Form

The information collected on this form is used to monitor HWDSB's progress toward our equity goals including our commitment to diversity in HWDSB recruitment and hiring practices. ?We are committed to the security and confidentiality of information under our control, and to the protection of privacy with respect to personal and confidential information that is collected, used, disclosed and retained in the system . Information on this form is collected pursuant to (Ministry of Education) and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act . Access to this form is restricted to specific individuals in Human Resources. The Research and Analytics Department will use aggregate data from all the forms (not individual data) for internal reporting. Their access and use of the data is governed by MFIPPA and . Applicant Self-Identification Forms will be maintained in the Human Resources job competition file and securely destroyed 1 year after the job posting for candidates not selected for an interview and 6 years after the job posting for candidates interviewed, in accordance with general records retention principles. If you prefer not to answer any of the questions, you can select “prefer not to answer”. This in no way affects your application or the applicant selection process. If you have questions or concerns about this form please contact .