Nutrition Specialist BGC Warman

BGC Saskatoon

Job Location:

Warman - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 32364 - 49212

Posted on: 8 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

BGC Warman (operated by BGC Saskatoon) is opening a 90-space centre located in the Warman community. BGC Warman is seeking two highly motivated energetic and experienced applicants for the role of Nutrition Specialist at our Warman Early Learning Centre. This position requires the successful applicants to possess strong organization and planning skills as well experience in childhood nutrition and allergy food preparation. We anticipate a start date of August 17 2026.

NOTE: All applicants must be eligible to work in Saskatchewan/Canada.

Company

BGC Saskatoon is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving children and youth in Saskatoon and we are excited to expand to has been offering programs in Saskatoon and area since 1974. We believe that Opportunity Changes Everything and that all children should have the opportunity to participate in quality programs right in their own community.

BGC Saskatoon employs a group of dedicated staff and volunteers to work with children youth and families delivering programs in the following service areas:

Early Learning Centres

Before and After School Programs

Neighborhood Clubs

Summer Camps

Youth Employment Program

Our team is made of people who want to make a difference in the lives of children youth and families.

Position Overview

The Nutrition Specialist position is full time (40-hours per week) and is eligible for all BGC Saskatoon benefits (Health & Dental Retirement Savings Plan paid sick leave etc.) after a 3-month probationary period. The Nutrition Specialists primary responsibility is to work with children and staff in the development of healthy lifestyles and to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for the BGC Warman Early Learning Centre (90 space centre).

Wage is dependent on experience. Applicants who also possess a valid early childhood education certification from Saskatchewan may be eligible for an additional wage top up of 5.85-8.85 dollars per hour.

Minimum Qualifications:

Food Safe Level 1 Certificate
Early Childhood Education Level I Certificate (preferred not required)
Commercial kitchen experience (preferred not required)
Valid First Aid and CPR (within first 3 months of employment)
Valid drivers license and reliable transportation
Ability to lift up to 25lbs
Note: All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Search

QUALITY ASSURANCE

The Nutrition Specialist when interacting with children will commit to:

Treat children with respect acceptance and honesty
Interact with participants in a patient interested understanding and caring manner
Promote feelings of competency and self-esteem
Make children and youth feel physically and emotionally safe & secure
Encourage responsible safe and mutually respectful behavior through positive methods such as role-modeling setting reasonable limits providing choices and recognizing appropriate behavior
Assist ECEs in guiding inappropriate conduct by using positive guidance and behavior management practices
Accommodate individual differences and make all children and youth feel equally welcome regardless of gender race culture economic status or ability.
Engage children in planning activities that provide opportunities to develop and enhance skills based on their needs and wants

The Nutrition Specialist will:

Ensure the quality of the ELC by adhering to Provincial Licensing Regulations (which includes Health and Fire Regulations) as well as BGC Warman Policies and Procedures regarding cleanliness menu development and food preparation.
Work in a team-based environment with BGCM ELC Managers and Staff BGCM Office Staff
Assist in preparing weekly menus approved by the ELC Business Administrator and/or Pedagogical Lead ensuring Provincial Licensing Standards are met.
Prepare grocery lists and shop for ingredients and additional supplies as needed on a weekly basis.
Maintain pantry inventory
Ensuring all food allergies/dietary restrictions are accounted for in food preparation
Ensure meals and snacks are prepared in a timely manner and using food safety practices in all food preparation.
Engage families regarding nutrition practices and cultural preferences
Involve children in food preparation and routines
Other duties as assigned.

BGC Saskatoon recognizes the value and importance of building and sustaining a culturally diverse environment that reflects the communities we welcome applications from those who are passionate about contributing to a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and included. For employees participants volunteers donors and the community we demonstrate our commitment through:

Recruitment employment development and promotion practices that are barrier free
Encouraging representatives of diverse identities (race national or ethnic origin language spiritual beliefs age gender sexual identity marital status family structure political beliefs mental or physical ability or socioeconomic status) to apply for available positions participate in programs and/or engage with BGC Saskatoon
Making decisions based solely on an individuals qualifications merit performance and organizational needs

By learning from each others differences we gain strength through our people and our perspectives.

Required Experience:

IntroductionBGC Warman (operated by BGC Saskatoon) is opening a 90-space centre located in the Warman community. BGC Warman is seeking two highly motivated energetic and experienced applicants for the role of Nutrition Specialist at our Warman Early Learning Centre. This position requires the succes...