Category: Work Opportunity

The Institute for Sustainable Food Systems (ISFS) is seeking a full time food systems planning research associate to execute and develop collaborative research projects pertaining to food systems planning. 

 ISFS is an applied research and extension unit at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU). We investigate and support regional food systems as key elements of sustainable communities, focusing predominantly on British Columbia but also extending our programming to other regions. Our applied research focuses on the potential of regional food systems in terms of agriculture and food, economics, community health, policy, community development, and environmental integrity. 

 The Food Systems Planning Research Associate will support ISFS to undertake applied research related to food systems policy and planning with partners across Canada. The successful applicant will join the ISFS team in executing an ongoing research project which will include interviews and research to develop best practices for food systems planning in Canada, preparation of reference materials for practitioners, and co-development of a pilot food systems planning process in the Okanagan region of BC. 

The successful applicant for this position must have a master’s degree in Planning or a related field.

Application deadline: Open until August 31, 2021 at 12:00pm 

See here for more information and to apply.

The UBC Food Services Nutrition and Wellbeing team is hiring 2 graduate student Nutrition Research Assistants to work 12 hours per week!

If you’re passionate about healthy, sustainable eating and have some basic research experience apply by August 18th!

Search Job ID 891685 at UBC Careers Online to learn more and apply!

The Environmental Youth Alliance (EYA) is a registered charity supporting BIPOC youth to connect with nature, community, and skills to become environmental stewards and community leaders. We provide free land-based education and paid employment-training programs in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

The EYA is currently hiring for the following roles for start dates in August / September 2021:

• Youth Program Manager I $25 – $26/hr I 36 hours/wk I 5 weeks vacation
• Youth Program Coordinator I $23 – $24/hr I 32 hrs/wk I 4 weeks vacation
• Indigenous Youth Program Coordinator I $23 – $24/hr I 32 hrs/wk I 4 weeks vacation

Visit their website for more information on the work they do.

Want to positively impact farm animal welfare in China? Want to help talented individuals thrive in a supportive community? International Farm Animal Welfare Fellowship Manager might be the job for you!

We encourage you to share this with others who may be interested, and apply if you believe you are a good fit. For more information, please visit ifawf.org. The submission deadline is September 1st.

Farm Manager

Lettuce Harvest is looking for a Farm Manager to oversee their 10 community farmyards in three farmyard nodes throughout East Vancouver. A good Farm Manager is organized, works well in a team and is passionate about food justice and urban agriculture. The Farm Manager is responsible for overseeing the design, management and behind the scenes operations of the Community Farmyards. While Lettuce Harvest’s community farmyards are communally managed by volunteers, the Farm Manager ensures that work isn’t slipping through the cracks and supports volunteers in learning.

Lettuce Harvest is looking for a grant writer to work with their team researching, organizing and applying for grants. A good grant writer is organized, has strong writing skills, and is passionate about food justice and urban agriculture. The grant writer will help manage volunteer grant writers with support from the Director of Strategy and Executive Director.

Apply by July 2nd

Visit their website to read more and apply.