Job Description

JOB POSTING

Internal/External

Job Title: Food Support Worker

Reports to:

Community Food & Outreach Coordinator

Program Description:

Community Outreach and Development delivers food security programs to the community of


Revelstoke, especially in the realm of supporting food insecure households.

:

This position will assist the Community Food & Outreach Coordinator with the delivery of food recovery


and food security programs to the community of Revelstoke.




This is a 20 hours a week permanent position, corresponding with food recovery collection, food bank


distribution times, hamper distribution and team meetings on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Collect food recovery donations at designated food retailers during weekdays. Transport food


following safe food handling procedures from retailers to Community Connections' Outreach


Building.


2. Process incoming foods following safe food handling procedures, which includes weighing,


sorting and deeming food as fit for consumption or not.


3. Waste management practices for the different streams of garbage, recycling, compost, and


animal feed.


4. Support operations of the Community Connections' Food Bank and associated events and


programs. This includes client registration and sign in, volunteer coordination, hamper


program management and inventory management.


5. Uphold the Outreach Centre's Belonging Agreement, ensuring Community Connections' clients


and staff are treated with respect, dignity, without judgement and in an effective and courteous


manner.


6. Assist with maintaining of positive relationships with Community Connections' partners.


7. Build understanding of food security and poverty issues through continuing education and


team conversations.


8. Assist the manager with fundraising events and food programs run throughout the year, such


as the food drive, holiday program, market coupon program and backpack program.


9. Any other duties as required by the Community Food & Outreach Coordinator

Occupational Competencies:

1. Ability to relate to all individuals in a professional, considerate manner.


2. Excellent organizational and communication skills.


3. Effective time and general management skills.


4. Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team.


5. Ability to work professionally, collaboratively and respectfully with


community and agency personnel and people of all abilities.


6. Reliable, consistent, and mature.







JOB POSTING

Internal/External

Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma.


2. Criminal Record Check.


3. Must have a valid Food Safe Certificate.


4. Must have a Class 5 Drivers License.


5. Must adhere to health and safety requirements.

Wage & Benefits:

In accordance with the Community Connections, the starting Wage is Grid Level 1


$21.73

Hours

: 20 hours per week.

Location:

Community Connections Outreach Centre, 416 2nd St West.

Closing Date:

Open until filled.

Start Date:

As soon as possible.

Applications must include a current resume with a cover letter stating your qualifications and

education for the posted position.

Apply via email: hr@







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Internal/External

Community Connections is a CARF accredited organization

Mission Statement:

The Mission of Community Connections (Revelstoke) Society is to offer support to individuals and


families in our community to thrive by providing and advocating for accessible, responsive social


services.

Values Statements:

Organizational values are the guiding principles that provide an organization with purpose and


direction. We at Community Connections Revelstoke have given careful consideration to our


organizational values and embrace the following:




BELONGING:


We value belonging by creating an environment where people are seen and heard.


COLLECTIVISM:


We work together to support equitable well-being.


INTEGRITY:


We demonstrate integrity through relational accountability and commitment.


CREATIVITY:


We cultivate creativity through acts of collective courage and imagination that tend to


community needs and honor lived experiences.

Vision Statement

People belong and are supported by our high quality, responsive, and socially-just services.

2022-2025 Strategic Goals:

SUSTAINABILITY (PROGRAM, STAFFING AND FUNDING)


Community Connections Revelstoke Society is sustainable due to excellence in program delivery,


human resource practices and financial planning and management.




SERVICE EXCELLENCE


CCRS is committed to providing excellent services and will not sacrifice quality for quantity.




INTRA-ORGANIZATIONAL NARRATIVE


We have an internal ecosystem that creates a culture of belonging, celebrates past successes, growth


and embeds the organizational values.




ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES


The CCRS will identify and define our values, and they will serve as a filter for all our decisions


including work plans, staff evaluations, hiring practices, and Board attraction and retention.




ADVOCACY


The CCRS will become more visible in the community by raising our profile and expanding our


engagement.