Career Chance
Internal/ External

Food Security Coordinator
Full-Time
This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

It is the mission of Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI) to broadly provide Inuit-specific programs that contribute to the health and wellbeing of Inuit and to encourage and support similar programs for Inuit across the country. TI has over 30 years of highly successful experience in crafting the design, development, and delivery of a wide range of effective, client-centered services. By incorporating the principles of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ), TI continues to deliver quality programs and services that directly benefit our growing urban Inuit population.

This position provides support to the Food Security team at Tungasuvvingat Inuit by assisting with weekly coordination, distribution, and data collection activities. Working under the guidance of senior staff, the coordinator helps facilitate the delivery of the Food Security Program based out of the Vanier location, serving Inuit community members in the Ottawa area.

Responsibilities:

- Help with unloading and stocking deliveries, assist in the daily ordering, inventory management, preparation, and stocking of country food, and support the team lead with food purchasing as needed.
- Providing respectful, culturally appropriate, and efficient support to Inuit community members in the Ottawa area during Food Bank Week, including assisting with food distribution, responding to community needs, and ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment.
- Assist in fundraising efforts and help raise awareness about the goals and needs of the Food Security Program by engaging with community members,



promoting initiatives through various communication channels, and supporting events or campaigns that highlight the program’s impact and importance.
- Provide support by completing a variety of tasks assigned by the team lead or manager, including organizing materials, helping with events or programs, and working with other team members to make sure programming runs smoothly and meets program goals.
- Become familiar with and comply with all of TI’s policies and procedures; and
- Any other duties assigned to you as may reasonably be required in line with the Position’s main responsibilities.

Education, Qualifications and Skills:

- Secondary School education is required
- Community College or Undergraduate Degree in social services or similar field is preferred
- 1+ Years of experience in customer services is required.
- 1+ Years of experience in social services is preferred.
- Proficient use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, video-conferencing platforms
- Ability to collect and enter data into Excel and food security related databases
- Ability to provide support to community members in crisis, including de-escalation skills
- Knowledge of ordering, stocking food, preparing and handling food
- Knowledge of setting up and running events
- Knowledge of supporting fundraising efforts
- Good organization and team skills




- Knowledge of Inuit culture, values, Inuit IQ and traditional practices
- Driver’s license is preferred.
- Fluency in English required, fluency in Inuktitut is an asset.

**Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above. ***

Salary and Benefits

- Salary range is $47,000 to $48,500 Annually
- TI provides paid sickness, personal and family sickness leave days, and a 24/7 confidential Employee and Family Assistance Plan.
- Vacation (earn 3 weeks/year)

The deadline for applications is August 24, 2026.
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Preference in hiring will be given to qualified Inuit candidates; applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit our website at www.tiontario.ca to learn more about our programs and services. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact [email protected].
The Food Security Coordinator works out of 282 Dupuis Street, Ottawa, ON (main location) and designated locations within the Ottawa region.
We thank all interested applicants in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

Hiring Process Disclaimer:
We do not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, and/or select candidates. All applications and interviews are reviewed and conducted by qualified human hiring professionals.

📌 Food Security Coordinator (Ottawa)
🏢 Tungasuvvingat Inuit
📍 Ottawa