Regional Logistics & Community Development Coordinator

Company: Haldimand-Norfolk REACH

Haldimand-Norfolk REACH is a multi-service agency, providing Autism & Behaviour Services, Child & Youth Mental Health Services, Developmental Services, Youth Services, Adult Counselling Services, and several Early Learning Intervention & Care services including EarlyON Child & Family Centres and the Community Action Program for Children.

H-N REACH serves as the Lead Agency for Haldimand-Norfolk Child & Youth Mental Health Services, Coordinated Service Planning and the Student Nutrition Program in the Hamilton/Niagara Region.  Through our Contact Unit, the agency serves as the single point of access for a variety of children’s services.

H-N REACH is recognized as a local leader in community education, advocacy, inter-sector collaboration and Community Service Planning.

Regional Student Nutrition Program Unit

REGIONAL LOGISTICS & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR     Ref. #: 2024-35

Full-time, Permanent, Salaried

Salary Rates:  Step 1  $51,163  -  Step 2  $57,559  -  Step 3  $63,954

To assist with the implementation the Regional Student Nutrition Program (SNP) and work with new and existing student nutrition programs to build stronger partnerships with local businesses and food distribution networks resulting in more safe and efficient channels to purchase, transport and store food.

Responsibilities:

• Support local community partnerships and community development workers to implement expanded SNP
• Develop resources and strategies to improve the supply chain logistics, purchasing, inventory management, distribution and transportation of food products
• Assist the manager in preparing communications and reporting materials; including funder reports
• Promotion/liaison with appropriate stakeholders, and participate in various working groups to advance the SNP
• Preparation of communication, assessment materials and reports
• Provide assistance to the Management Consortium
• Research and monitor trends in SNP and disseminate information to local partnerships.

Qualifications:

• University Degree in Nutrition and/or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum five years related experience in positions of increasing responsibility within a social services environment including training and community development/capacity building

• Excellent communication skills and proven community leadership
• Strong organizational, project and time management skills
• Computer skills – Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Powerpoint
• Excellent advocacy skills and proven experience with volunteer committees and community networks
• Ability to work independently
• Vulnerable Sector Record Check (includes Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check) and Children’s Aid Society Declaration/Release
• Possession of a valid driver’s licence, $2 million vehicle liability insurance, clear Driver Abstract and use of a vehicle.

Please submit a cover letter (citing the reference # above) & resume by email to jobs@hnreach.on.ca by October 22^nd, 2024 to:

Lynn Tessaro, Human Resources Manager

Haldimand-Norfolk REACH

101A Nanticoke Creek Parkway, Townsend, ON, N0A 1S0

Website:  www.hnreach.on.ca

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted

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