Description The Food Program Supervisor is responsible for working within the vision, mission and relevant strategic priorities of Neighbours Community Homes (Neighbours) to oversee a comprehensive Food Program that addresses food insecurity among tenants. This role will design and implement responsive services that meet the diverse food access needs, enhance tenants’ capacity, manage partnerships with food banks and food service organizations, and facilitate information and referrals while fostering independence, community-building and social connection.

As part of the Support Services team, this position provides operational leadership within the programs, ensures optimum use of resources, is accountable for the promotion and consistent application Neighbours’ policies and practices, including the Collective Agreement, to ensure the areas of responsibility adhere to and promote the mission and principles of the organization, and works collaboratively and cooperates with other members of the management team to ensure the organizational operates efficiently and effectively.

The Supervisor is a member of the Program Team reporting to the Program Manager.



This position affects the lives of tenants and participants on a day-to-day basis. The incumbent must be able to operate under pressure and work outside regular office hours and on weekends. This is a non-

bargaining unit position.

Requirements

Work Experience/Education/Certifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition Education, Chef Program, Hospitality, Hotel Management or similar discipline.
- Experience working with marginalized people and people with mental illness, particularly in facilitating consumer-run programs.
- 2 years’ experience in operating community-based food programs.
- Experience in volunteer coordination and leadership development.
- Minimum 2 year’s experience providing direct supervision to staff.

Competencies/Skills/Attributes

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to balance multiple competing demands in a busy workplace.
- Knowledge of food handling and food safety.
- Understanding of data collection and analysis.
- Skills and knowledge of recovery-based values and principles.

📌 Food Program Supervisor (Canada)
🏢 Neighbours Community Homes
📍 Canada