Hiring Country Food Access Assistant

Position Title: Country Food Access Assistant

Location: Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre, Iqaluit, Nunavut

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Position Type: Part-time

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Reports To: Country Food Access Coordinator 

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Hourly rate: $25.00 an hour

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CFC is seeking a part-time Country Food Access Coordinator for its facility in the heart of Iqaluit. In conformance with Article 23 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, preference will be given to Inuit applicants. Housing is not available.

QCFC is a registered charity that strives to strengthen health, belonging and food sovereignty in Iqaluit. QCFC works in partnership with Community Food Centres Canada (CFCC). Community food centres are places where people come together to cook, share, and advocate for good food. For more information, visit qajuqturvik.ca or cfccanada.ca

The Country Food Access Assistant will assist, report to and take direction from the Country Food Access Coordinator to ensure food access programs continue. 

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Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe food environment in all food prep and storage spaces;
• Assist with receiving, inventory-tracking, butchering, packing and distribution of country food as a part of QCFC food access programming;
• Attend staff meetings, training and agency functions as required;
• Adhere to an exemplary standard of professional behaviour and positive communication with staff, participants volunteers, and partners; and,
• Uphold and advocate QCFC values in our community.

Skills:

• Knowledge or experience with safe food handling or willingness to train for food safe handling procedures
• Knowledge or experience with processing country foods in accordance to food safety recommendations
• Knowledge or experience with hunting
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment
• Experience in a commercial kitchen is a strong asset
• Knowledge of Inuktut is a strong asset

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Compensation

• $25.00 an hour
• Flexible work arrangements
• Health and dental benefits with employer-paid premiums
• Matching RRSP
• A vacation rate of 4% will accumulate with each pay period

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This role is flexible and may be developed with a candidate’s specific skill set in mind. Overtime and or flexible work hours may be required.

A Vulnerable criminal record check and positive references may be requested. 

To apply, please send your resume to info@qajuqturvik.ca. We thank all those who express interest but only those candidates being considered will be contacted.

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