POSITION SUMMARY:

The Food Collection Lead is to support and mentor youth participants in our Warehouse and Swamping Job-Skills Training Program. This position plays a vital role in coordinating food recovery efforts, facilitating job training for youth, and ensuring adherence to safety and health standards. While ensuring effective program delivery standards, logistics, mentorship, and community engagement.
This Position Reports Directly To: Program Manager – Job Skills Training Programs
Location: 250-131 11th Street, New Westminster, BC, V3M 4C7
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Salary Range: $50,000 - $53,000

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 2 years of Delivery Driving experience using a 3 –ton vehicle.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with 3 years of safe driving experience.
• Current First Aid and Food Safe certification, or willingness to obtain.
• A successful criminal record check for vulnerable populations will be required prior to the start of employment.
• Minimum one year of experience working with at-risk youth is preferred.
• An understanding and experience working in a trauma-informed environment is preferred.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong administrative, time management, organizational, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift up-to 50 lbs.
• Ability to travel daily.
• Intermediate computer literacy (Word, Excel, email, Zoom, smartphone apps).

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Adaptability & flexibility.
• Teamwork & co-operation.
• Dependability & responsibility.
• Strong communication skills.

Training & Mentorship

• Supervise and mentor 2 youth participants every 3 months in the Warehouse/Swamping program
• Teach safety around trucks, swamping procedures, route planning, and loading/unloading techniques
• Provide daily guidance and model professionalism in a supportive, trauma-informed manner

Food Recovery & Logistics

• Retrieve and deliver surplus food from/to community partners
• Assist with sorting and organizing collected food for storage and distribution
• Perform daily food pick-ups (1,000 – 2,500 lbs.) and manage delivery routes
• Maintain accurate food inventory and submit monthly reports

Health & Safety

• Ensure vehicle cleanliness and operational safety, including daily inspections and routine maintenance
• Adhere to proper food storage practices (cold, frozen, dry goods)
• Comply with health and safety standards and food handling regulations
• Train youth participants in sanitation and safety protocols

Collaboration & Support

• Assist cooking instructors with fulfilling food orders for internal programs
• Support outreach and therapy teams as needed
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community food donors and delivery recipients

Administration

• Submit monthly reports on food inventory and participant progress
• Use office software tools (e.g., Word, Excel, Zoom) and smartphone apps for daily reporting and scheduling
• Perform other duties as assigned