Position Overview

Reporting to the Food Programs Manager, the Community Food Market Lead will ensure that the Hope House Seniors’ Community Food Markets (SCFM’s) are delivered in a way that provides access to fresh produce and hygiene products. They will contribute to cultivating a friendly and respectful space for community members to engage in food access, social connection and community referrals.

The Community Food Market Lead will facilitate the Seniors’ Community Food Markets along with Hope House staff, U of G Masters of Applied Nutrition (MAN) students and volunteers, ensuring they have a positive and educational experience. The Community Food Market Lead will be a key point of contact for partner agencies such as the County of Wellington, Victoria Order of Nurses, Guelph Independent Living etc.

The Community Food Food Market Lead is also responsible for the administrative tasks related to the SCFMs such as purchasing supplies, monitoring the budget, and submission of market statistics.

Duties and responsibilities

Seniors Community Food Market Operation

● Oversee the planning, delivery and implementation of markets

● In conjunction with MAN student, produce monthly newsletter and promotional poster and provide/communicate them with seniors building coordinators

● Order, purchase & submit invoices of produce, hygiene and market supplies

● Set up and take down of markets

● Pack, lift, and transport bread and sweets from the Guelph Food Bank to Community Market sites

● Receive delivery from The SEED (food order and surplus food)

● Ensure orders are received and documentation is accurate

● Lead and collaborate with MAN students, volunteers, and community agency partners in running the markets

● Pack, lift, and support the transportation of fresh produce and/or bread back to Hope House from the Market sites

● Report any van maintenance issues to Food Programs Manager





● Other duties as assigned Health and Safety

● Ensure that all health and safety standards have been met

● Stay abreast of food and product recalls and ensure these items are removed from Hope House inventory

● Maintain appropriate Safe Food Handling and Standard First Aid

● Train, supervise, and ensure compliance of volunteers on health and safety protocols

Administrative and Other Duties

● Provide input for the budget development process

● Work within a set budget to purchase food and other supplies

● Record market expenses on monthly Board Report

● Track and record relevant data including market stats (number of participants, volunteers and volunteer hours)

● Provide key statistics to Food Program Manager

● Attend individual check-in with Food Programs manager

● Other duties as assigned

Direct reports

● Supervise volunteers & placement students Core Competencies & Skills Required

● Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

● Valid drivers license and clear drivers abstract

● Ability to drive cargo van

● Well organized problem solver

● Enjoys operating in a fast paced, diverse, and inclusive environment

● Ability to apply boundaries

● Reliable and engaged

● Patient Adaptor, Passionate Team Player, Receptive Leader, Tenacious Optimist & Accountable Communicator

● Minimum commitment to the role of 2 years

Compensation and Details

● Hours: 12 hrs/week, permanent position

● Days of work: Wednesdays and Thursdays

● Start Date: Wednesday November 11, 2026

● Pay: $23 per hour





● This position is located 10 Cork Street East, Guelph ON N1H 2W8

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Hope House Guelph Community Food Centre is an equal opportunities employer, committed to employment equity. We value diversity and invite all qualified candidates to apply. We welcome team members with the knowledge and skills to productively work with diverse communities.

Hope House values lived experience alongside educational and workplace experience. Feel free to highlight your lived experience in your application, as you feel comfortable, as it will help us consider your application in a holistic way.

About Hope House Guelph Community Food Centre

Hope House Guelph Community Food Centre provides support to vulnerable individuals, including the unhoused, employed, unemployed, and those facing various challenges. Our programs and services aim to promote independence while upholding dignity, belonging, and empowerment. Hope House offers a range of services such as a Food and Clothing Market, Healthy Living programs, the Guelph Community Backpack Project, a daily Café, Affordable Gift Market, and more to assist community members.

Our vision is to help community members achieve their fullest potential, with a mission to enhance the well-being of vulnerable adults, youth, and children through immediate relief and ongoing support. To learn more visit www.hopehouseguelph.ca

Next Steps

● Please email your cover letter and resume, specifying Community Food Market Lead in the subject line, to [email protected] by 11:59 pm Friday October 30, 2026.

● Please include in your cover letter the answer to the question, “Why do you believe you are a positive fit for this role?”

Pay: $22.00-$23.00 per hour

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Community Food Market Lead (Guelph)
🏢 HOPE HOUSE GUELPH
📍 Guelph