Position: Food Security Coordinator
Status: Regular Part-Time
Work Site: Under One Roof
Department: Food Services Department
Hours: 12 to 18 hours/week
Shifts: Thursday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (must be available Friday and Saturday)
Grid Level: Grid Level 12, Step 1
Wage: $30.95/hr
Posting Date: 16 October 2026
Start Date: November 12, 2026
Closing Date: Open until position is filled

Be part of our inspiring mission-driven team at Squamish Helping Hands Society.

We are a registered charity operating in the Sea to Sky region, based in Squamish. We believe in being part of a community where everyone matters, and where housing and access to food are human rights.

Ultimately, we want to create “a safe and healthy community for all”. We feel we can only do that by meeting people where they are and helping them to create capacity building plans for themselves leading them to where they want to go. We are a community where we believe that everyone has something to contribute, and that consequences help inform our choices.

This position is open internally to all staff and externally. Hiring will be evaluated in accordance with the Collective Agreement. Qualified internal candidates shall be considered and interviewed prior to external candidates.

Squamish Helping Hands Society is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting an inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous applicants, all genders, nationalities, and persons with disabilities.

This position requires membership in the Union.

Interested individuals should apply by providing a resume and cover letter to SHHS Management Team at [email protected] quoting the Posting No. “2026 – 28” and the Position “Food Security Coordinator”. We thank and acknowledge all applicants and will proactively contact those selected for an interview.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Squamish Helping Hands Society and the Squamish Food Bank are joining together as one society to address and support the food security needs of the Squamish community. The mission of this partnership is to operate a collaborative, low-waste hub in an inclusive, socially just, and caring environment. The hub aims to be a place where:

- Food is recovered, repurposed, and shared




- People are engaged and encouraged to build personal capacity and independence
- Partnerships are based on trust, open communication and reciprocity.

Food Rescue, Repurposing and Distribution is a major component of the project. We wish to build a vibrant and welcoming food culture as a catalyst for physical and mental health, learning, connecting, and belonging.

JOB INFO:

The Food Security Coordinator (FSC) has a passion for supporting food security within the Squamish community. They promote program accessibility and engage with the community to promote awareness of food security and coordinate program distribution. The FSC is present for FoodBank/Market distribution hours and reports to the Director of Community Food Services.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Food Bank/Market Operations

- Oversees market operations from open to close, ensuring client experience is equitable and meets accessibility standards as outlined by Food Banks BC; suppporting volunteers present for market operations.
- Performs client intake and registration; inputs client information into Link2Feed database.
- Participates in the preparation of program reports for submission to external donors, including Food Banks BC, and internal reports to senior management.
- Recommends program policies and procedures in consultation with the Director of Food Services.
- Participates in the planning and facilitation of community engagement, fundraising, and food security events, such as Thanksgiving Food Drive, Cereal Drive and other food security events/fundraisers.
- Promotes public awareness of programs by performing duties such as producing promotional materials, attending community events
- Provides client and community education regarding SHHS Food Security programming.
- Addresses client concerns and feedback in a timely manner.

Food Recovery, Safety and Distribution

- Performs Food Rescue (Driving and food recovery).
- Guides and delegates tasks to Drivers
- Ensures appropriate handling of food during recovery and distribution.
- Ensures food, packaging,



and distribution to community members are in compliance with all food safety practices as outlined by the health authority and Food Banks of Canada Guidelines.
- Supports other food programs as needed, including Meals on Wheels and Hamper delivery.

Volunteer Engagement

- On-boards, trains and schedules volunteers appropriately to meet various food programming needs.
- Supports and guides volunteers with day-to-day tasks to ensure the success of the Food Security Program, including food rescue and delivery, sorting and stocking, Link2Feed data entry, cleaning tasks, and other tasks as needed.
- Ensure safety protocols are followed by volunteers.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Robust understanding of issues facing people with barriers and related knowledge of relevant services and programs available both locally and provincially.
- Demonstrated ability to work with volunteers, and community partners, with working knowledge of community social service programs, resources and services.
- Demonstrated ability to provide trauma informed care.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and maintain appropriate personal and workplace boundaries.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to a busy and ever-changing environment.
- Both a self-starter and able to work as part of a collaborative team.
- Demonstrated ability to find innovative ways to resolve problems.
- Demonstrated ability to manage interpersonal conflict while maintaining kindness, empathy, and compassion.
- Demonstrated ability to manage/deescalate conflict.
- Comfortable using and learning new technology systems as well as a demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and data bases.
- Able to lift 40lbs – this role is both administrative and physically active.
- Attitude and values which are positive and compatible with the Vision, Mission and Values of SHHS.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Completion of high school, with diploma in social service field
- Two-years previous relevant work experience, including experience working with volunteers
- Valid BC Driver’s license.

WORKING WITH US YOU CAN ENJOY:

- An amazing, friendly, and emotionally intelligent team.
- A great community – Squamish is for the adventurous.
- Free meals on site.
- Casual dress policy.

📌 Food Security Coordinator--Part-Time (Squamish)
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