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Candidates must live in Edmonton, or Greater Edmonton area.

Location: Candidates must live in Edmonton, or Greater Edmonton area.
Department: National Operations – Food Rescue
Reports to: Operations Manager (Alberta)
Status: 18 Month Parental Leave Contract (January 2026 to July 2027)
Salary: $53,000 Per Annum Plus Benefits
Remote Work: 100% Remote Work Home-office based.
Travel Requirements: Travel in Alberta, with occasional travel across Canada.
Posting Date: November 7, 2025

The Opportunity Awaits—Where Passion Meets Impact!

Second Harvest is Canada’s largest food rescue organization and the expert in perishable food recovery. We rescue surplus, unsold food from across the supply chain and redistribute it to non‑profits across the country to feed communities. Demonstrating our values of community, environment, integrity and collaboration, we strive for No Waste. No Hunger.

If you are ready to bring your expertise and innovation to a mission‑driven organization, this is your moment. Enter Second Harvest… Think we’re just about redirecting food surplus? Think bigger.

Here’s why Second Harvest is your next career leap:

• Pioneers in food rescue, we are a renowned leader in perishable food redistribution across Canada.
• With a mission fueled by a no‑waste, no‑hunger ethos, we’re not just changing the game—we’re rewriting the rules.
• Our strategic approach aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), making every day a step towards global change.

The Operations Coordinator (Alberta) is responsible for supporting our food rescue operations across Alberta. This position within the National Operations department will work collaboratively across our Food Rescue Operations division to facilitate food distribution to non‑profits across Alberta. We are looking for a strategic, partnership‑minded and resourceful team player who can engage with food businesses and non‑profit partners and maintain strong relationships across Alberta to help us meet our annual community impact goals.

Your Impact

• Support of Second Harvest food rescue operations in Alberta, collaborating with the Operations and Food Recovery and Partnerships teams.
• Provide excellent customer service to our non‑profit and donor network
• Utilize Microsoft Dynamics CRM to monitor and facilitate food rescue operations.
• Demonstrate the Second Harvest Food Rescue App (SHFRA) to stakeholders.
• Represent Second Harvest at relevant conferences and trade shows in Alberta
• Cultivate and manage relationships with local stakeholders, including visiting community partners.
• Identify gaps and opportunities for improvement in our food recovery operations
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently, take initiative and problem solve effectively
• Collaborate on special projects and new initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned to support the overall goals of the organization.

Who You Are

• Strategic: you excel at navigating ambiguous or challenging situations and focus on meeting or surpassing goals.
• Partnership‑Minded: you are adept at building and leveraging relationships to drive program success.
• Communicative: you possess strong communication skills and experience in cross‑sector collaboration.
• Naturally Curious: you are innovative and constantly seek ways to improve processes and practices.
• Entrepreneurial: you demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness in achieving tasks and objectives.
• Flexible and Adaptive: you effectively manage multiple priorities and excel at problem‑solving
• Experience in the Non‑profit Sector.
• Interest in sustainability, food rescue, and hunger relief.
• Must be based in Edmonton or the Greater Edmonton area.
• Must have valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle for travel within Alberta.
• Ability to travel across Canada to industry events and to meetings at head office in Toronto, Ontario.

About the Perks:

• Competitive Compensation paired with a defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive Benefits with no waiting period. Your benefits begin on your first day.
• Generous Time Off: Start with four weeks of vacation and three personal days.
• Purpose‑Driven Career Growth: Be part of a team where your work directly improves lives and protects the planet.

Apply For This Role:

Ready to lead at the forefront of food security and sustainability? Join us at Second Harvest and be part of a team that’s not just meeting the standard but setting it. Apply today and be the change you want to see in the world.

Second Harvest is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those from equity‑deserving groups, including racialized persons/persons of color, Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community.

Second Harvest is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment and selection process. Please let us know if you require any accommodations.