Are you passionate about using food as a tool to build skills, confidence, and connection in community? Do you have experience facilitating inclusive programs and empowering people from diverse bac... Show more Part-time +1 Do you have a passion for working with individuals who are going through significant substance use and/or mental health issues? Do you want to work with a multidisciplinary team that offers support... Show more Full time +1 Are you passionate about supporting individuals living with addiction and helping them navigate complex mental, physical, and social needs? At The Alex, we envision a healthy and caring community w... Show more The cities near Chestermere, AB that boast the highest number of clinical coordinator jobs are: Calgary Edmonton St. Albert Sherwood Park Airdrie Leduc Fort Saskatchewan Beaumont The 10 cities near Chestermere, AB that have the most job openings are: Calgary Edmonton Red Deer Lethbridge Medicine Hat St. Albert Sherwood Park Airdrie Cranbrook Spruce Grove The 10 most popular job searches in Chestermere, AB are: work from home canada post online licensed practical nurse licensed practical nurses virtual assistant driver healthcare security flight attendant Are you passionate about using food as a tool to build skills, confidence, and connection in community? Do you have experience facilitating inclusive programs and empowering people from diverse backgrounds to turn knowledge into action? Are you ready to bring your food skills, creativity, and community-minded approach to a role where you can make a meaningful impact? If so, we invite you to apply and help us build a healthier, more connected community at The Alex! What We Do Since, The Alex has been a community-based, not-for-profit organization providing integrated primary health care, community support services, and housing-focused programs to individuals and families who experience barriers to accessing traditional health, housing, and social service systems. Services are grounded in principles of health equity, low-barrier access, trauma-informed practice, cultural safety, harm reduction, and person-centered care. Reporting to the Program Manager, the Food Skills Coordinator uses a trauma-informed and community development approach to design and implement food skills programming for a diverse range of learners including kids, youth, families, adults and seniors from diverse lived experiences and cultures.



The Food Skills Coordinator empowers community members experiencing food insecurity to build skills and knowledge around healthy meal preparation and nutrition, while also supporting their capacity to become agents of positive change in the community and in their own lives. This is a permanent, part-time position. What You Will Do Support Right to Food’s national Food Fit program by providing training and mentoring to program facilitators across Canada; facilitate Food Fit at the CFC. Collaborate with the CFC’s Urban Food Systems Specialist, and Community Market and Meals Coordinators to create a cohesive vison for food skills development throughout all programs. Plan, develop and implement food skills programs for targeted participant groups. Work with CFC team to create manuals and curricular for food skills programming. Build food resilience amongst community members by promoting circular food economy practices that encourage seasonal food eating habits, as well as adopting recipes and meal-prep strategies that reduce household food waste. Cultivate communication, leadership, and food skills amongst program participants and volunteers. Facilitate groups, building a safe and inclusive space for diverse learners and participants. Support peer learning opportunities within food skills programming. Engage in community outreach as required. Collaborate with Right to Food and Community Food Centres across Canada to enhance food skills programming. Ensure health, safety and cleanliness in the kitchen. Fresh and Fare Community Market Provide coverage and support for the Fresh and Fare Community Market as needed. Animate Fresh and Fare Community Market through food demos that support food literacy and seasonal eating habits. General Support team functions and responsibilities, including engaging community members during drop-in programs, assisting other staff with program delivery as needed, and responding to critical incidents. Network with other agencies and individuals to offer programs and services in collaboration with other CFC programs. Participate in broader CFC activities, including planning, evaluation, fundraising and public relations, communications, special events, and team initiatives. Perform additional duties as assigned.



What You Bring Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field of study (e.G.: horticulture, culinary, nutrition, social work). Three years of experience in program development, group facilitation, and community engagement; ideally in food skills,nutrition and community learning environments. Demonstrated knowledge of food insecurity and healthy food skills. Experience working with volunteers and supervisory skills. Demonstrated ability to move people from knowledge to action; ability to inspire, teach and empower community members to engage in positive change. Excellent group facilitation, interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills. Experience working with marginalized people and people of diverse cultures and abilities in a community-based setting. Retail experience, particularly in a farmers market environment, is considered an asset. Ability to speak an additional language relevant to the Greater Forest Lawn neighbourhood is an asset. Class 5 driver’s license, personal vehicle for business use, and a clean 3-year driver’s abstract are required. Must be at least 21 years of age and have a minimum of three years of driving experience to drive an Alex fleet vehicle. Standard First Aid – Level C CPR & AED within 30 days of hire date; certification must be valid for a minimum of 6 months upon hire. Satisfactory vulnerable sector police clearance and child welfare intervention check are required. Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action is preferred. Work Environment and Hours: The Alex Community Food Centre: 17 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2A 0V4. 0.8 FTE (30 hours of work/wk). Standard hours are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Tuesday to Friday; at least one multi-weekevening shift per quarter; occasional weekends. Community-based setting working with diverse populations experiencing food insecurity and barriers to community life. Requires regular physical action including frequent lifting (often up to 40-60 lbs), carrying, bending, crouching, and long periods of standing, kneeling and walking. This role also involves highly repetitive tasks such as cutting, chopping, and stirring. Occasional (or frequent) driving for work-related purposes is required. What We Offer *Pro-rated based on FTE Some of the great benefits The Alex has to offer include: Medical and Dental Coverage Health / Wellness Spending Accounts RRSP, Student Loan Repayment Program, and/or Mortgage Accelerator

📌 Registered Nurse (Calgary)
🏢 Alex
📍 Calgary