Administrative Coordinator

Elevate Your Career and Impact at Second Harvest

Location: Etobicoke ON

Date: June 2026

Department: Administration

Reports to: Office Manager

Status: Full-Time (Existing vacancy).

Salary: $51000 - $53000 Per Annum Plus Benefits

Work Type: Fully On-Site

Time Required on-site: 100%

Work Schedule: Must be able to work Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. and/or 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. as needed to meet operational demands.

The Opportunity AwaitsWhere Passion Meets Impact!

Second Harvest is Canadas largest food rescue organization and the expert in perishable food recovery. We rescue surplus unsold food from across the supply chain and redistribute it to non-profits across the country to feed communities. Demonstrating our values of Innovation Impact and Integrity we strive for No Waste. No Hunger.

If you are ready to bring your expertise and innovation to a mission-driven organization this is your moment.

Enter Second Harvest

Think were just about redirecting food surplus Think bigger.

Heres why Second Harvest is your next career leap:

• Pioneers in food rescue we are a renowned leader in perishable food redistribution across Canada.
• With a mission fueled by a no-waste no-hunger ethos were not just changing the gamewere rewriting the rules.
• Our strategic approach aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) making every day a step towards global change.

The Role:

Reporting to the Office Manager the Administrative Coordinator supports the day-to-day administrative operations of the organization ensuring efficient processes exceptional customer service and seamless support across departments. This role is a key point of contact for staff volunteers vendors and visitors and plays a key role in maintaining organized systems strengthening administrative workflows and enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Your Impact:

• Provide professional front reception services including greeting and assisting visitors volunteers donors vendors and staff; managing visitor sign-in and building access procedures; and serving as the primary point of contact for the general phone line main inbox and internal request inbox ensuring timely responses coordination and resolution of inquiries.
• Receive sort distribute and coordinate incoming and outgoing deliveries shipments correspondence courier services and urgent deliveries while maintaining organized and efficient administrative operations.
• Support the day-to-day operation of the office by monitoring office spaces equipment supplies inventory and maintenance requirements coordinating with vendors contractors and service providers; and supporting opening daytime and closing duties as required.
• Maintain administrative records databases filing systems tracking tools and reports; support data collection reporting and analysis for operational planning and decision-making; and assign the development documentation and continuous improvement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and administrative workflows.
• Provide administrative coordination and support for meetings training sessions staff events organizational initiatives departmental projects health and safety programs and compliance requirements.
• Support the successful integration and engagement of volunteers and new administrative team members and staff by providing orientation onboarding training procedural guidance and ongoing day-to-day support while promoting a collaborative service-oriented work environment.
• Assist with administrative financial processes including petty cash administration and reconciliation bank deposits purchase requests invoice tracking vendor documentation and related financial record-keeping.
• Promote and embody Second Harvests values of Innovation Impact Integrity; maintain confidentiality of organizational donor employee and stakeholder information; build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders; and perform other related duties as assigned in support of organizational goals.

Who You Are:

• Passionate: Inspired by Second Harvests mission of No Waste. No Hunger.
• Experienced: You bring 2 years of administrative or office coordination experience with the ability to manage competing priorities and support efficient day-to-day operations with demonstrated success.
• Customer-Centric: You have 2 years in a client or customer-facing role delivering consistently high-quality responsive service with professionalism empathy and a solutions-focused mindset.
• Process-Oriented: Highly organized and efficient you proactively improve processes streamline workflows and enhance overall service delivery.
• Communicator: You have strong verbal and written communication skills and can engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Organized & Detail-Oriented: You manage time and tasks effectively with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Diligent & Reliable: You take ownership of your work follow through on commitments and maintain quality and consistency in everything you do.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) and comfortable learning new systems.
• Values-Aligned & Collaborative: You work well independently and as part of a team and demonstrate a commitment to equity diversity inclusion (EDI) accessibility (AODA) and environmental stewardship.

A Robust Compensation Package:

• A competitive salary paired with a robust benefits package.
• Comprehensive group insurance (health dental life AD&D and Long-Term disability)
• Employer match contributions (3%) to a Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
• Employer match contributions (up to 4%) to a Group Retirement Savings Plan.
• Access to parental leave top-up.
• 4 weeks of annual vacation & 1 additional day per year of service (max 30).
• 10 paid sick days & 3 personal days.
• Summer Half-Days to further extend long weekends & Winter holiday closure.
• Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Professional growth in a role that makes a real difference.
• Flexible work hours and a commitment to work-life balance.

Apply For This Role:

Ready to lead at the forefront of food security and sustainability Join us at Second Harvest and be part of a team thats not just meeting the standard but setting it. Apply today and be the change you want to see in the world.

Second Harvest uses AI tools to assist with application screening. We monitor these tools to reduce bias and ensure fair evaluation based on skills and qualifications.

Commitment to Equity Diversity and Inclusion:

Second Harvest is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals especially those from equity-deserving groups including racialized persons/persons of color Indigenous peoples women persons with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ2S community.

Accessibility & Accommodations:

If you require any accommodations at any stage please contact us via and we will work with you to meet your needs.