EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• Coordinate food security supports, including emergency food hampers, fresh food distributions, family, youth, Elder, and school food supports, and community meal or kitchen activities.
• Support community gardens, greenhouse activities, food skills workshops, food preservation, traditional food activities, and land-based learning opportunities.
• Respond to members and families with dignity, confidentiality, respect, and clear communication about available supports and follow-up options.
• Maintain accurate intake, referral, inventory, distribution, food safety, participation, and reporting records.
• Work with Health, Education, Child and Family Supports, Elders programming, Housing, Kitchen operations, Finance, Administration, and external partners to strengthen food access and reduce service gaps.
• Support food safety, sanitation, allergen awareness, safe storage, safe handling, risk management, and incident reporting requirements.
• Build respectful relationships with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, youth, families, harvesters, growers, suppliers, funders, schools, service providers, and regional food networks.
• Prepare program updates, funder reports, grant information, community feedback summaries, and recommendations to improve food systems programming.

• Combination of office-based work, community outreach, meetings, kitchen/program spaces, and outdoor work in gardens or land-based settings.
• Some evening or weekend work may be required to support community events, seasonal activities, or program needs.

• Diploma or certificate in Business Administration, human services, community support, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education, training, lived experience, and community-based experience may be considered.
• Minimum two years of related experience in food security, community programming, nonprofit services, or related initiatives.
• Experience coordinating food supports, gardens, kitchens, workshops, volunteers, partners, supplies, records, or program reporting is an asset.
• Knowledge of food security, food sovereignty, sustainable agriculture, culturally appropriate food access, and community food systems.
• Strong planning, organization, communication, facilitation, relationship-building, confidentiality, and recordkeeping skills.
• Knowledge of SȾÁUTW̱, W̱SÁNEĆ, and Coast Salish cultural values and protocols, or a demonstrated commitment to learning and applying them respectfully.
• FoodSafe certification, First Aid, or willingness to obtain required training is preferred.
• Must provide a clear Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector screening, where required.

Interested candidates are invited to apply online by clicking “Apply Now” on this page. You can apply manually by submitting a cover letter and résumé outlining your qualifications and interest in the position. Email all applications attention to Brandy Jacobs to hrapplications@stautw.ca.

SȾÁUTW̱ First Nation is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community it serves. In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to qualified Indigenous applicants, including Indigenous, Métis, and Inuit candidates.

All applicants are encouraged to self-identify in their application if they choose. Hiring decisions will be made based on merit, qualifications, and organizational needs, while supporting SȾÁUTW̱ First Nation’s commitment to Indigenous employment and self-determination.

Culture/Language

Respect for and working knowledge of the W̱SÁNEĆ culture and SENĆOŦEN language is required.

 Personal Attributes

The position maintains strict confidentiality in performing their duties and demonstrates the following personal attributes: Respect, Empathy, Strength, Pride and Equality.

Our benefits package includes:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance