Coordinator, Food Procurement

About Food Banks Canada At Food Banks Canada, our commitment stretches across the nation, tirelessly supporting and enhancing the work of over 5,500 food banks and community organizations. We invest in, advocate for, and bolster their critical efforts. Through diligent research, we delve into the root causes of food insecurity, devising actionable solutions informed by our findings as we work to create a Canada where no one goes hungry. In 2024, Waterstone Human Capital recognized our workplace for embodying one of Canada’s Most Admired™ Corporate Cultures of the year. This distinction highlights best-in-class Canadian organizations with cultures that have helped them enhance performance. For us, performance means advancing our mission and achieving organizational goals collaboratively with a team that is happy, healthy and engaged. Our efforts and impact are expanding, and we're opening doors for passionate, teamwork-driven professionals in search of a career that's both meaningful and captivating. Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset for all our roles at Food Banks Canada as we support Canadians across the country. About the Role As a part of the National Food Sharing Team, the Food Procurement Coordinator supports Food Banks Canada’s initiatives to supply the food bank network with a reliable supply of nutritious food. In this role, the Food Procurement Coordinator will assist with the execution of national food programs and donor stewardship, drafts and executes communication, supports program launches and incoming inquiries from the network, and ensures clean and consistent data is available for the food procurement programs across the organization. What You Will Be Doing

Administrative support for all Food Banks Canada programs, including, but not limited to:

Collaborate with Procurement Team to assist with the execution and evaluation of Food Banks Canada programs, vendor and network strategies ensuring alignment with organizational goals and responsiveness to network needs Support with the collection, coordination, and management of program data to ensure accurate internal and external reporting Maintain program record keeping including the creation and approval of purchase orders, invoice reconciliation, tracking and payment Support vendors and donors with program specific guidance In collaboration with the Officer, Food Procurement, assist with execution of program communications to the network, enhancing awareness, engagement, and participation in procurement initiatives Act as a resource for vendors, donors, and the food bank network, including program consultation and onboarding, technical assistance, and developing, maintaining, and disseminating resources Maintain program technology such as websites, ordering portals, inventory management platforms, etc., to ensure all information is up-to-date and accurate Work closely with the Donor Stewardship team to ensure the needs of vendors and donors are incorporated into stewardship plans and executed accordingly Liaise with donors, vendors and the food bank network to execute requests for donor stewardship assets, including logo or testimonial approval, picture and testimonial collection, social media requests, etc. Other duties as assigned What You Will Need Completion of a post-secondary college diploma program or equivalent Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience Project coordination and issue management skills; ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities Analytical mindset with the ability to organize data Clear, professional, and warm communicator Superior listening skills with the ability to interpret the concerns and interests of different groups of stakeholders Professional presence, with a positive attitude and self-starter, accountable approach project management Effective interpersonal skills and success in working in a team environment Problem solver and professionally curious with a strong interest in the mission of Food Banks Canada Excellent writer with experience developing effective communications materials for a variety of audiences Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset Working Conditions Full-time, Monday-Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work This position is remote and may be based anywhere in Canada Application Information If this opportunity to work with an exciting, growing, national non-profit appeals to you, please apply with your cover letter and resume. Additional information on this role can be found in the full job description. This posting will remain open until the end of the day on Friday, December 12, 2025. We look forward to hearing from and connecting with you! Food Banks Canada believes that diversity is the cornerstone of excellence within our team and mirrors the community we serve. We warmly invite candidates of all genders, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and abilities to apply. Committed to an accessible recruitment journey, Food Banks Canada ensures a barrier-free experience. Should you be approached for a job opportunity, please reach out to daniel@engagedhr.com if you require accommodations. We thank all those who apply but only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.