Junior Full-Stack Developer

Date: June 2026

Department: Product

Reports to: Director of Product

Status: Contract Full-Time (8-week contract)

Rate of Pay: $27.20 per hour

Location: Etobicoke ON

Work Type: Remote

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:

Second Harvest is looking for an organized and collaborative team player to join our team as a Junior Full-Stack Developer. This position will support our Product team to build and expand the Second Harvest Food Rescue App. Our stack is primarily React on the Core on the backend with Microsoft Dynamics CRM and datastore in Microsoft Azure to tie it all together.

This position will work in an existing app development lifecycle (including working with a Kanban system in Azure DevOps a UI/UX designer a QA and other developers).

Your Impact:

• Assist the Product team in developing and enhancing features for the Second Harvest Food Rescue App.
• Write test debug and deploy both frontend and backend code using frameworks and languages such as .NET Core JavaScript and React.
• Participate in the full development lifecycle for assigned tasks including verification coding code reviews QA and release management.
• Maintain and update technical documentation to reflect application changes and new features.
• Collaborate in daily stand-ups sprint planning and retrospectives contributing ideas and progress updates to the team.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned to support the overall goals of the organization.

Who You Are:

• Funded through Canada Summer Jobs to be eligible for this opportunity candidates must:
  • be Youth between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.
  • be a Canadian citizen permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment and
  • have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
• Available to work for the entire contract duration.
• Familiarity with JavaScript React Core.
• Knowledge of HTML/CSS and responsive design.
• Understanding of REST APIs and basic database concepts.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git).
• Exposure to Agile development practices (stand-ups sprint planning).
• Basic knowledge of testing and debugging techniques.
• Ability to write clean maintainable code and follow coding standards.

Second Harvest Offers:

• A competitive salary well above minimum wage.
• Professional experience in a role that makes a real difference.
• Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• 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.