Job Description

Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre

Nutrition Program Facilitator

Job title:

Nutrition Program Facilitator

Reports to: Nutrition Program Manager

Hours: Monday to Friday (May occasionally include evenings and weekends)

Term: Maternity Leave Coverage -- 1-year contract, 30 hours weekly

Start Date: Flexible, ideally late June

End Date: June 30, 2026

Salary Range: Pay Band # 5 ($22.79 to $31.33/hr)

Job purpose

The Nutrition Program Facilitator at the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre plans and delivers cooking programming that promotes food literacy and nutrition education in the community. This role involves creating and delivering cooking and nutrition-based programming aimed at equipping individuals with the skills and knowledge to make healthier food choices on a limited budget. The facilitator will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to tailor content to meet the needs of diverse populations, empowering participants to prepare nutritious, affordable meals while also promoting social connection and mental wellbeing through cooking in classes. The facilitator will work to ensure the successful delivery of these programs, supporting food security efforts and contributing to improved community health and well-being.

Duties and responsibilities

Program Development and Delivery:

Build relationships and liaise with community groups and community organizations to engage interested participants Work with the Program Manager and other Program Facilitators to recruit and manage program participants and volunteers Work with the Program Manager to do needs analysis, design, and develop curriculum to meet diverse client needs Plan and create cooking class curriculum Manage and support participants learning in the class Coordinate the assembly and delivery of ingredients and supplies to participants Contribute to program improvements based on your experience and participant feedback Consultation with other departments on nutrition & food-related topics

Group Facilitation & Teaching:

Deliver cooking classes, online and/or in-person to diverse groups, including kids, youth, adults, seniors, Indigenous groups, and newcomers to Canada Deliver nutrition & food related workshops externally and internally at the SFBLC

Food Preparation:

Preparation of light meals & snacks for internal grab & go fridge and staff events Recipe testing for cooking classes in our Community Kitchen

Communications:

Contribute content for social media posts to SFBLC's communications team Develop other food literacy content for SFBLC's social media accounts

Other Duties:

Contribute to an inclusive environment in which clients, staff, and volunteers are treated with respect. Other duties as required to contribute to the mission of the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre

Qualifications

Experience in cooking, nutrition, public health, food service management, health promotion, social program delivery, or other related disciplines. Experience teaching or facilitating workshops A passion for food and cooking, as well as familiarity with basic nutrition topics and food safety principles Experience working in the community sector with diverse groups, including vulnerable populations Strong intercultural competence Knowledge of Indigenous world views, Indigenous ways of knowing an asset Experience working with Indigenous groups an asset

Competencies

Teamwork

Highly developed interpersonal skills Cross-cultural awareness and understanding Thorough understanding of working with marginalized individuals, groups and communities Sound analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills impacting community members, staff, and community partners. Ability to work in a collaborative, emergent and adaptive manner.

Communication & Organization

Excellent communication skills Excellent written, verbal, presentation and communications skills. Time management skills Committed to continuous learning; personal and professional growth

Initiative

Identifying and dealing with a variety of issues pro-actively and persistently Seizing opportunities that arise to strengthen the organization and community. Ability to draw upon skills and experience to place "pieces of the puzzle" together to address complex issues and improve opportunities and outcomes Ability to see the big picture and envision the result

Engagement

Identifying, building, and maintaining innovative partnerships and initiatives Promoting the values, work and mission of the SFBLC in a wide variety of situations and contexts Enriching relationships with donors and sponsors, community-based agencies, volunteers, corporate, small business, schools, the faith community and the public

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Analytical Thinking

Understanding a situation by breaking it apart into smaller pieces or tracing the implications of a situation in a step-by-step way. Organizing the parts of a problem, situation, etc., in a systematic way Making systematic comparisons of different features or aspects Setting priorities on a rational basis.

Working conditions

Most work will be done in a kitchen or an office environment. Fast-paced, flexible working environment An interdisciplinary team with people from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Highly collaborative work environment.

Physical requirements

Work performed in an office requires the ability to operate standard office equipment. Work performed in the kitchen requires the ability to lift small boxes, push carts, and follow food safe standards. Repetitive motion which includes substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Must have visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading, etc.
Please send resume and cover letter to Kate Lasiuk, Nutrition Program Manager, at kate.l@saskatoonfoodbank.ca

Competition closes:

Monday June 2nd at 11:59pm

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $22.79-$31.33 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Employee assistance program RRSP match
Schedule:

Evening shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-06-02