Job Description

Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre

Nutrition Program Summer Student

Job title: Nutrition Program Summer Student

Reports to: Nutrition Program Manager

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

Term: Summer contract, 30-35 hours weekly

Start Date: Flexible, ideally mid- to late-June

End Date: August 31, 2025

Salary: $21/hour

Job purpose

The Nutrition Program Summer Student is role funded by Canada Summer Jobs, which aims to provide quality employment experiences for youth aged 15-30 who are returning to school in the fall. This role will support all aspects of the Nutrition Program, and may include duties such as research, program planning and evaluation, administrative support, and special projects such as an internal waste audit. The Summer Student role may also help with planning and delivery of community cooking classes, as well as providing support with other tasks in the department as needed.

Duties and responsibilities

Conducting research in the areas of food literacy and food security programming

Providing support with administrative tasks such as compiling and critically examining program evaluation data, developing internal and external program documents and promotional materials, etc.

Assisting with an internal waste audit at the SFBLC

Providing support with delivery of community cooking classes, meal preparation, cleaning, and other tasks as needed

Qualifications

Experience in public health, nutrition, food service management, health promotion, social program delivery, or other related disciplines.

Experience with research and program evaluation

Experience working in the community sector with diverse groups, including vulnerable populations

Strong intercultural competence

Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office 365

Familiarity with topic of food waste would be an asset

A passion for food and cooking, as well as familiarity with basic nutrition topics and food safety principles would be an asset

Competencies

Teamwork

Highly developed interpersonal skills Cross-cultural awareness and understanding Understanding of working with marginalized individuals, groups and communities Sound analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills Ability to work in a collaborative 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 end result

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, Seasonal
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 35 per week

Schedule:

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

Application deadline: 2025-06-02