Local Sustainable Procurement coordinator- job career Canada

Job title:Local Sustainable Procurement coordinator
Organization: Local Sustainable Procurement Program
Location: Food Matters Manitoba,Winnipeg  Manitoba,Canada
Deadline: 9 Aug 2013 - 17:00
Region: Manitoba

Compensation: $17 - 19 per hour

Food Matters Manitoba is creating an applicant pool for a project coordinator for a Local Sustainable Procurement project that will recruit pilot purchasers, connect pilot purchasers to local, sustainable food sources, and develop and implement tracking mechanisms for local, sustainable food purchases. Pending funding, the position will begin in summer/fall 2013.

The Local Sustainable Procurement Program will enlist the voluntary participation of institutional food purchasers to track local sustainable food purchases. Food item characteristics will be measured in the pilot phase to identify what is currently local sustainable and what opportunities exist for non-qualifying items to be replaced by local sustainable products. The coordinator will also connect food purchasers with sources of local sustainable products. The position is 35 hours per week, $17-19 per hour based in Winnipeg with some travel to rural Manitoba.

Primary Job Duties:
    Recruit and train voluntary purchaser participants
    Educate initial purchasers regarding ongoing data collection tool
    Ongoing data capture and analysis
    Gather and analyze benchmark data
    Liaise with LFP consultants to develop and implement tracking processes
    Liaise with steering committee
    Develop resources to connect institutional purchasers and local and/or sustainable products
    Conduct outreach to farms to recruit and educate farms about certification, arrange certification for producers with third party

Experience and Qualifications:
    An understanding of government and/or institutional food procurement
    Knowledge of conventional and alternative food marketing and distribution systems
    Knowledge of and experience with database development and management
    A strong commitment to growing local and sustainable food systems
    Must be creative thinker, resourceful, highly motivated, creative and independent
    Highly organized with proven attention to detail
    Able to exercise independent judgment but work well as part of a team
    Able to multitask effectively and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
    Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
    Strong English written and oral communication skills
    Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
    Valid drivers’ licence and access to a vehicle

Those interested in applying for this position are invited to send their cover letter and resume to: Carolyn Townend at carolyn@foodmattersmanitoba.ca, subject line: Local Sustainable Procurement Coordinator).