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Internal/External
Food Security Manager
Full Time Term for 2-Year
For successful Inuit applicant, position will be offered as Indeterminate
It is the mission of Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI) to broadly provide Inuit-specific programs that contribute to the health and wellbeing of Inuit and to encourage and support similar programs for Inuit across the country. With over 30 years of highly successful experience in crafting the design, development, and delivery of a wide range of effective, client-centered services, TI continues to deliver quality programs and services that directly benefit our growing urban Inuit population.
The Food Security Manager is responsible for leading the planning, development, and execution of initiatives aimed at improving access to nutritious, culturally relevant food for urban Inuit. This role ensures the effective delivery of food security programs that address hunger, promote healthy eating, and support community well-being. The manager oversees program operations, fosters community partnerships, and manages resources to meet the needs of urban Inuit, while aligning with the organization’s strategic goals. Ultimately, the Manager of the Food Security Program plays a crucial role in enhancing the overall health and resilience of the community through sustainable food solutions
Job Responsibilities
Manage TI’s Food Cupboard in Ottawa
The ideal candidate will have Knowledge of Inuit culture, values, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit and ensuring that services are culturally relevant and respectful. Must have strong knowledge of food security principles, especially within marginalized or Indigenous communities, an understanding of factors contributing to food insecurity, food safety regulations and practices to ensure proper handling, storage, and food distribution. Familiarity with Inuit food systems, cultural practices, and the role of food in community well-being, Familiarity with program management software, spreadsheets, and data management systems to track, analyze, and report on program performance.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage with diverse audiences, strong decision-making skills, creative problem-solving skills, interpersonal skills are required. Strong financial management skills including budget development, monitoring expenses, and resource optimization as well as reporting skills, including the ability to prepare detailed reports for funders and stakeholders that showcase program impact and outcomes is required. Proficiency in managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines, budgets, and objectives are met.
Completion of Secondary School is required and community college or undergraduate degree in Food Security, Nutrition, Health Sciences, Sociology, Community Development, or a related field is preferred. One plus years of experience in Leadership and Management Skills, Food Security Knowledge and Data Management and Reporting are required. Two plus years of experience in Community Engagement, Financial and Resource Management are required.
Proficient use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, video-conferencing platforms and electronic records management applications is required. Clear Vulnerable Sector Check with results acceptable to TI is required. Availability of working evenings and weekends is required. Fluency in English is required and the ability to communicate in Inuktitut is a significant asset.
Preference in hiring will be given to qualified Inuit candidates; applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit our website at www.tiontario.ca to learn more about our programs and services.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.
The Food Security Program is located at 297 Savard Avenue, Ottawa (with possibility of change in office location due to internal decisions).
We thank all interested applicants in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
Internal/External
Food Security Manager
Full Time Term for 2-Year
For successful Inuit applicant, position will be offered as Indeterminate
It is the mission of Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI) to broadly provide Inuit-specific programs that contribute to the health and wellbeing of Inuit and to encourage and support similar programs for Inuit across the country. With over 30 years of highly successful experience in crafting the design, development, and delivery of a wide range of effective, client-centered services, TI continues to deliver quality programs and services that directly benefit our growing urban Inuit population.
The Food Security Manager is responsible for leading the planning, development, and execution of initiatives aimed at improving access to nutritious, culturally relevant food for urban Inuit. This role ensures the effective delivery of food security programs that address hunger, promote healthy eating, and support community well-being. The manager oversees program operations, fosters community partnerships, and manages resources to meet the needs of urban Inuit, while aligning with the organization’s strategic goals. Ultimately, the Manager of the Food Security Program plays a crucial role in enhancing the overall health and resilience of the community through sustainable food solutions
Job Responsibilities
Manage TI’s Food Cupboard in Ottawa
- Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule and direct personnel and volunteers as needed
- Order weekly food deliveries from the Ottawa Food Bank and deliveries of country food as needed
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels for the program
- Organize inventory, including the preparation of country food, and ensure timely use to avoid wastage
- Coordinate weekly food distribution to community members
- Ensure adherence to Health and Safety regulations and public health guidelines
- Participating in design meetings and coordinate community consultation events
- Research and develop policy frameworks for Food Centre operations.
- Sustainable options for emergency food security support for Inuit living outside of Ottawa
- Expansion of in-person services to Ottawa’s West End community
- Implement programs for education of cooking skills and basic nutrition choices, including recipes the incorporate country food.
- Manage partner and stakeholder relationships
- Develop proposals to secure sustainable funding for the food security program
- Prepare the annual program budget and ensure adherence to budget by ongoing financial management
- Identify the need for new policies and procedures related to food security programs, ensuring they align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
- Draft clear, comprehensive policies that cover areas such as food safety, program eligibility, resource allocation, and staff responsibilities.
- Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure compliance and alignment with broader organizational policies.
- Ensure that all team members are trained in new policies and procedures
- Integrate new policies into the daily operations of the food security program, monitoring adherence and effectiveness.
- Establish protocols for staff to follow in delivering services, managing resources, and interacting with community members.
- Regularly review and update existing policies and procedures.
- Develop and implement systems to accurately collect and track program data
- Analyze collected data to identify trends, measure program outcomes, and assess the effectiveness of food security initiatives.
- Prepare detailed statistical reports for funders, ensuring all required metrics and outcomes are included.
- Regularly review funder feedback on reports and implement improvements to the data collection and reporting processes.
The ideal candidate will have Knowledge of Inuit culture, values, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit and ensuring that services are culturally relevant and respectful. Must have strong knowledge of food security principles, especially within marginalized or Indigenous communities, an understanding of factors contributing to food insecurity, food safety regulations and practices to ensure proper handling, storage, and food distribution. Familiarity with Inuit food systems, cultural practices, and the role of food in community well-being, Familiarity with program management software, spreadsheets, and data management systems to track, analyze, and report on program performance.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage with diverse audiences, strong decision-making skills, creative problem-solving skills, interpersonal skills are required. Strong financial management skills including budget development, monitoring expenses, and resource optimization as well as reporting skills, including the ability to prepare detailed reports for funders and stakeholders that showcase program impact and outcomes is required. Proficiency in managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines, budgets, and objectives are met.
Completion of Secondary School is required and community college or undergraduate degree in Food Security, Nutrition, Health Sciences, Sociology, Community Development, or a related field is preferred. One plus years of experience in Leadership and Management Skills, Food Security Knowledge and Data Management and Reporting are required. Two plus years of experience in Community Engagement, Financial and Resource Management are required.
Proficient use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, video-conferencing platforms and electronic records management applications is required. Clear Vulnerable Sector Check with results acceptable to TI is required. Availability of working evenings and weekends is required. Fluency in English is required and the ability to communicate in Inuktitut is a significant asset.
- Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.
- TI offers a competitive total compensation package. Employees are provided with an exceptional benefits plan which includes major medical and dental coverage for the employee and their dependents, and employee life insurance for those eligible as per the policy.
- TI provides paid sickness, personal and family sickness leave days, and a 24/7 confidential Employee and Family Assistance Plan.
- Vacation (earn 3 weeks/year).
Preference in hiring will be given to qualified Inuit candidates; applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit our website at www.tiontario.ca to learn more about our programs and services.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.
The Food Security Program is located at 297 Savard Avenue, Ottawa (with possibility of change in office location due to internal decisions).
We thank all interested applicants in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
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