Temporary Health Promoting Schools Food Coordinator

Grand Forks - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 43740 - 55009

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

NOTICE OF JOB POSTING

January 26 2026

TEMPORARY

Health Promoting Schools Food Coordinator

Position Type: Temporary Part-time (28 hrs/week; April 1/2026 to March 30/2027)

Location: Hutton Annex/Admin Building Grand Forks BC

The School District is seeking a dedicated and organized Health Promoting Schools Food Coordinator to lead the planning and delivery of school food programs under BCs Feeding Futures initiative. The HPSF Coordinator will apply advanced knowledge and leadership skills in planning organizing implementing capacity building and evaluating programs policies and environments that support healthy food programs. This role supports student well-being by ensuring reliable access to nutritious culturally responsive food across the district.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee school-based food programs (breakfast lunch snacks).
Manage/support food purchasing menu planning and distribution logistics for both internal food programs and third-party food service contracts.
Build partnerships with local suppliers Indigenous communities and community organizations.
Provide training and support to school staff and program workers.
Track budgets expenditures and program data; prepare reports for District and Ministry requirements.
Ensure compliance with food safety standards District policies and Feeding Futures guidelines.
Promote inclusive sustainable and culturally relevant food practices.
Support the development implementation and review of policy administrative and safe work procedures and guidelines related to school food programs.

Qualifications/Experience

Degree in program administration and management population health nutrition sustainable food systems food policy school food service or asset-based community development and/or equivalent training/experience.
Minimum two years of recent work experience in the food or social services field.
Knowledge of nutrition food safety and culturally inclusive food practices.
Experience and/or familiar with the BC education sector including K-12 schools BC curriculum and education stakeholders e.g. administrators school district trustees union members educators parents/guardians students.
Experience in project management/coordination that requires systems-thinking and innovative program implementation.
Experience in asset mapping/needs assessment operational planning as well as budgeting managing and evaluating programming of similar nature and scope.
Strong organizational communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work independently across multiple school sites.
Food Safe Level 1 required; Level 2 an asset.
Valid BC Drivers License and dependable vehicle to be able to visit schools community partners and food preparation sites across the District.

Why Join Us

This is a meaningful opportunity to support student health equity and community connection while shaping a growing district-wide food program.

This part-time temporary position is 28 hours per week 10 months per year with typical schedule being Monday to Thursday effective April 1 2026 to March 30 2027. The salary range for this position is $43740 to $55009 depending on qualifications and experience.

Interested and qualified applicants can submit applications through or directly to . Applications should include the following documents: Cover letter resume academic transcripts and/or supporting documents and three (3) professional references including current contact information.

The deadline for applications is ongoing until filled. For further information about the position please contact Julie Mercer at or at .

Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Record Search prior to employment. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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NOTICE OF JOB POSTING January 26 2026TEMPORARY Health Promoting Schools Food Coordinator Position Type: Temporary Part-time (28 hrs/week; April 1/2026 to March 30/2027) Location: Hutton Annex/Admin Building Grand Forks BC The School District is seeking a dedicated and organized Health P...