Project Manager, Good Food Solutions for BC
Six Month Term, 20 hours per week
Possibility of Extension and Additional Hours Based on Funding
Tides Canada is dedicated to a healthy environment, social equity,
and economic prosperity for all Canadians.
We bring giving, investing and doing under a single roof so that we can
accelerate positive change, achieve greater impact and advance solutions across Canada.
Position Overview
BC Food Systems Network (BCFSN), a project of Tides Canada, works to create healthy, just and sustainable food
systems in British Columbia by strengthening connections, nurturing capacity, and supporting joined-up food policy
at all levels. The BCFSN works in partnership with farmers and ranchers, fishers, First Nations, and people in
communities working to rebuild their food systems from the ground up. The BCFSN work together to undertake
awareness building and education, and to develop balanced policy proposals that adhere to sustainability principles
and reflect the needs and interests of a wide range of stakeholders.
The Project Manager, with the support of the Director and other staff, will be responsible for managing the “Good
Food Solutions for BC” project (GFSBC). The GFSBC responds to the need for increasing the collective impact of
efforts to create more healthy, just and sustainable food systems in BC. The project will work with BCFSN members
and partners from across sectors and geographies to strengthen connections throughout the food system to
facilitate collaboration and support the development of innovative food policies and programs. To do this, GFSBC
will aggregate information from community-based programs, projects and research into a province-wide policy
issues overview and, from there, develop solutions-oriented policy proposals and public education materials.
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Any location in British Columbia. Requires ability to travel.
Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Key Responsibility Areas
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Project management for GFSBC (data collection, project planning, project evaluation, budget management,
reporting, etc.)
Research and development activities, including outreach to potential partners in a variety of food systems
areas
Writing: reports, policy briefs and public communications materials
Network and partner engagement
Liaising with government (local, regional, provincial, federal) and agencies
Developing and implementing an evaluation plan for GFSBC
Participating in policy processes as relevant to GFSBC priority areas
Support the integration of the GFSBC into other BCFSN activities
Grant writing
Actively participate in BCFSN staff team and development of related priorities including Annual Gathering
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Assist with other tasks as assigned
Travel within B.C. may be required at times, occasional evenings and weekend work
Qualifications Required
Education:
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Masters degree in food systems, public health, agriculture, or other relevant field or equivalent experience
General experience and skills:
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At least 5 years of experience effectively leading provincial or regional-scale projects with multiple and
diverse partners
At least 5 years of related experience that includes working or volunteering within the field of food security
in BC
Demonstrated ability to create networks and/or coalitions that share and work towards a common vision
Ability to build bridges, create partnerships and achieve consensus among diverse groups, stakeholders and
organizations
Proven understanding of and ability to work with evaluation tools and resources
Research and policy development in related field
Demonstrated ability to write audience-appropriate public reports, communications materials and policy
briefs
Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, facilitation and computer skills
Well-organized with excellent follow-through on tasks
Good team contributor and a sense of humour
Demonstrated commitment to healthy, just and sustainable food systems
Grant-writing and fundraising experience an asset
How to Apply
Together with your resume, please forward a cover letter which includes your responses to the following questions:
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What interests you most about this position?
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Based on our requirements, why are you a strong candidate?
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Briefly tell us about your current/most recent job. Why are you looking for a change?
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Tell us what your vision is for how diverse organizations from a variety of sectors, can work together
more collaboratively for food systems change in B.C. What role do you imagine the BCFSN
playing?
Please send your resume and cover letter with your responses to the above questions to Brent Mansfield at
[email protected] by midnight on Wednesday, June 10.
For more information about BC Food Systems Network and Tides Canada, please visit:
www.bcfsn.org and www.tidescanada.org/impact/initiatives/
As BC Food Systems Network is a Project of Tides Canada,
the selected candidate will be an employee of Tides Canada.
Our sincere appreciation to all those expressing interest in the position, however,
only those applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. No recruiters please.