Local food, Healthy food systems Position: Project Coordinator Canadian Centre for Food & Ecology Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Compensation: $49,500-$65,000 CAD annually Reports to: Director of Strategic Programming The Canadian Centre for Food and Ecology (CCFE) is a national Canadian charity working to educate and mobilize Canadians in support of a healthy food system that works in harmony with nature. We design and deliver joyful, taste-forward programs that connect people with local food, producers, chefs, businesses, and community organizations. Our work brings together food systems knowledge, research, community engagement, and experiential learning to help create healthier, more resilient, and more equitable food systems.

The CCFE is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and relationship-oriented Project Coordinator to help drive the successful delivery of our growing portfolio of food systems and community programming. A significant focus of this role will be Flavour Harvest Spadina, a major multi-partner initiative supported by the City of Toronto's Community Economic Development Fund. The project brings together local restaurants, chefs, food producers, suppliers, community organizations, Business Improvement Areas, and residents to strengthen the local food economy through seasonal food campaigns, culinary programming, food tours, shared infrastructure, and community economic initiatives.

The Project

Coordinator will also support other CCFE initiatives, including experiential programming, research and impact projects, community engagement, and emerging food systems programs. This is a hands-on project delivery role with significant responsibility for day-to-day execution. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Strategic Programming, and coordinate operational delivery of assigned projects and workstreams.

You will be expected to anticipate needs, keep projects moving, communicate proactively, identify challenges early, and follow through on details.

Coordinate Flavour Harvest Spadina

Support the coordination of seasonal Flavour Harvest campaigns involving participating restaurants and food businesses. Communicate with participating businesses, chefs, producers, suppliers, vendors, community partners, and other stakeholders. Track partner deliverables, commitments, materials, and deadlines.

Support the coordination of campaign materials, including Food Passports, story cards, signage,



and promotional assets. Support community outreach and engagement activities across Chinatown, Kensington Market, and Queen West. Assist with the coordination of food-system initiatives such as supplier networks, surplus food systems, shared infrastructure, CSA programming, and collective purchasing, as required.

Project Coordination

Coordinate day-to-day activities, timelines, and deliverables for assigned projects and workstreams. Maintain project plans, task lists, schedules, and documentation using tools such as Asana. Coordinate meetings, prepare materials, document decisions, and track follow-up actions.

Identify emerging issues or delays and bring them to the Director of Strategic Programming with potential solutions. Keep project information, partner records, schedules, and other documentation organized and up to date. Partner & Community Coordination Serve as a reliable day-to-day contact for assigned partners and workstreams.

Build positive working relationships with restaurants, food businesses, producers, community organizations, vendors, and other partners. Support community consultations and engagement activities. Listen to partner needs and concerns and share relevant information with the Director of Strategic Programming.

Events & Experiential Programming Support Coordinate logistics for events, food tours, workshops, markets, and other public-facing programs. Coordinate registration, participant communications, venues, vendors, supplies, equipment, food, and other event requirements. Support event set-up, delivery, and wrap-up, including on-site support.

Help troubleshoot logistical issues and elevate issues requiring additional direction. Administration, Data & Documentation Maintain organized records of project activities, purchases, receipts, agreements, partner information, and other documentation. Support the collection and organization of project data, participant information, feedback, and project learnings.

Assist with collecting information from participating businesses, including agreed-upon participation, sales, foot traffic,



or other project indicators. Support the preparation of materials for project and funder reporting. Provide the Director of Strategic Programming with information needed for project tracking and financial reporting. 2–4 years of relevant experience in project coordination, program delivery, events, community programming, nonprofit work, or a related field. ~ Strong digital literacy and comfort using project management, collaboration, and documentation tools.

Preferred / Assets Experience coordinating multi-partner projects or community-based programs.

Experience working in a nonprofit, charitable, community development, social enterprise, or other mission-driven organization.

Experience coordinating public events, workshops, markets, or experiential programming.

Experience with research, data collection, evaluation, or impact measurement.

Experience working with restaurants, chefs, food producers, farmers, suppliers, or small businesses. Familiarity with Toronto's local food ecosystem or community food initiatives.

Experience using Asana or a comparable project management platform. This is a full-time, permanent position working 35 hours per week and based in person in Toronto. The role involves regular interaction with community partners, restaurants, chefs, food producers, suppliers, vendors, participants, and other stakeholders.

The Project

Coordinator will be expected to attend and support the delivery of events, workshops, markets, food tours, and other programming activities. Some evening and weekend work may occasionally be required in connection with public programming and events. The position requires a willingness to work in a hands‑on setting and to move between office-based coordination, community engagement, and on-the-ground program delivery. 49,500-$65,000 CAD annually, based on a 35-hour work week.

Be part of a growing organization shaping the future of sustainable food systems in Canada. Work in a flexible, creative, and impact-oriented environment. Gain hands‑on experience in nonprofit strategy, development, and ecosystem building.

Health, Dental, and Health Care Spending Account ~15 Vacation Days to start Diversity, Equity & Inclusion The Canadian Centre for Food and Ecology (CCFE) aspires to be an equitable and inclusive place where a diversity of life experiences, identities, and perspectives work together.

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