Community Health and Wellness, Wellbeing 24 Month Contract Applications will be received by Six Nations of the Grand River and Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) up until 4:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, September 16, 2026, for the Community Food Animator with Community Health and Wellness, Wellbeing.

The Six

Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form, Job Posting and are available for printing from the website. Online applications accepted through My Job Search . Applicants from Six Nations and other First Nations will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.

The Community Food Animator

Reports to and receives direct supervision from Manager, Allied Health Services -Community Health &

• Wellness, Wellbeing, and Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council. The role of the Community Food Animator is to provide a broad range of community-based activities that enhance health and well-being of the community with a focus on health promotion, community food programs and to develop vibrant community spaces acknowledging Haudenosaunee culture, especially foods and food ways. Contract – 24 months 29.07 per hour *Graduate of a University degree in Health Sciences or related field College diploma in Health related field and one year related experience with knowledge and skills related to health promotion and community food systems Demonstrated experience working on community food security initiatives including community gardens, kitchens and/or markets Strong knowledge of and familiarity with Haudenosaunee food and food ways High level of computer skills – Microsoft Office, MS Word &





• Excel Familiar with the Six Nations community and services available in the area TECHNICAL FUNCTIONS: Program planning, development and evaluation: In collaboration with nutrition services and the Manager, Allied Health Services, determines how to best support needs of the community through programming Work with key stakeholders to develop the process and design of the programs/projects Coordinate and facilitate small group meetings, and large community events to educate, build capacity and engagement; specific around Haudenosaunee foods and food ways Support animation of community garden(s) and community food programs Organizing and deliver workshops, outreach and information presentations and provide hands‑on assistance in launching community food projects Implements health promotion/food based programs in the community: Facilitates groups and/or education programs with the support of relevant regulated health care providers/program support staff Utilizes culturally appropriate principles throughout programming and communicating with community participants Complies with established safety precautions and standards, infection control procedures and aseptic and isolation techniques ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS: Planning weekly itinerary and completing monthly work reports and statistics Review Health Promotion Services policy and procedure manual,



work plans and job descriptions annually Support funding applications for future sustainability of the project It is the responsibility of the employee to be aware of and adhere to all policies and procedures, including those that relate to client safety, staff safety and risk management. Working has a high profile, extensive public contact and is subject to deadlines and interruptions. Work may at times be subject to unscheduled hours and out of office work. maintains awareness of legislative policy and program changes

• With the Public Graduate of a University degree in Health Sciences or related field College diploma in Health related field and one year related experience with knowledge and skills related to health promotion and community food systems Demonstrated experience working on community food security initiatives including community gardens, kitchens and/or markets Robust knowledge of and familiarity with Haudenosaunee food and food ways High level of computer skills – Microsoft Office, MS Word &

• Excel Familiar with the Six Nations community and services available in the area Errors in judgement and in the conduct of duties could lead to loss credibility, poor public relation, confusion, duplication of effort and misinformation being given to the Director of Health Services, Health Committee, Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council, Government Agencies and the public. CONTROL Works within the administrative policies and procedures established by the Six Nations of the Grand River Council for the Health Services Department and other legislation provided by the respective government. #

📌 170-26-4 Community Food Animator (Ohsweken)
🏢 Six Nations Of The Grand River
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