Job Postings: June 8, 2008
FoodShare Toronto is seeking staff for a variety of positions. Please click on each position title for complete information and application procedure.
Please make sure to note the specific qualifications for each position before applying.
FoodShare is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employment equity and value diversity and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
For complete information about these jobs, please visit our website at:
http://www.foodshare.net./upcomingjobs.htm
Job Creation Partnership Positions (2)
Urban Agriculture Youth Engagement Facilitator and a
Gardening Network Facilitator to join the dynamic Community and School Food Programs team.
Deadline: Wednesday June 17, 2009 at 5pm
Applicants for these first 2 positions only must be eligible for Employment Insurance or have Reachback status. If applicants are unsure about their current status, please check with your employment insurance counsellor.
Communications and Design Intern The Communications and Design Intern will help with the development and design of educational signage, materials and resources.
Deadline: Friday June 12, 2009 5pm
Good Food Program Summer Student Intern (2) – Two positions available
Note: these are Service Canada funded positions. Applicants must be 30 years of age or under, currently attending school full-time and returning to school full-time in the fall.
Timing: these are full-time summer positions, starting as soon as possible, and lasting until you return to school.
Deadline: Friday June 12, 2009 5pm
Field to Table Schools Outreach and Education Assistant
Note: this is a Service Canada funded position. Applicants must be 30 years of age or under, currently attending school full-time and returning to school full-time in the fall.
Timing: this is a full-time summer position, starting as soon as possible, and lasting until you return to school.
The Outreach and Education Assistant will help to enhance the development and maintenance of school garden and school food literacy networks in Toronto and will assist in the development and delivery of workshops on a variety of food education themes.
Deadline: Friday June 12, 2009 5pm
Focus on Food Youth Project Internship Opportunity for Youth (15-30)
FoodShare Toronto, with support from Human Resources Skills Development Canada, has 14 positions for youth in a 24-week long paid internship program beginning JULY 13TH, 2009 and ending DECEMBER 24TH, 2009.
If you are interested in a multi-faceted work environment, we will train you to work in our food distribution warehouse, our kitchen, our office, or our urban agriculture program. You will learn about nutrition and how our food system works, as well as develop your interpersonal skills. The internship also offers an intensive lifeskills portion that nurtures the growth of self both personally and professionally.
To qualify you must be between the ages of 15-30, unemployed, have had difficulty finding long term employment and/or be a newcomer to Canada. The positions pay minimum wage for a 37.5 hour work week. You MUST be eager to work and learn in a team environment.
Are you ready to work AND learn a full day every day?
To apply call: Joanne Johnston, 416 363 6441 ext. 224
Application Process:
The deadline to call is JUNE 11, 2009.