Community Pantry Assistant

Red Pheasant Cree Nation is seeking a dedicated and innovative Community Pantry Assistant. This employee will assist the Food Security Coordinator in food distribution and support the community's education on healthy eating and food sovereignty, while working collaboratively with internal and external partners to improve long term food security for Red Pheasant members.

The incumbent, with direction from the Red Pheasant Health Director and Food Security Coordinator, will support and adhere to the Mission/Vision of the organization, while providing services to the community of Red Pheasant Cree Nation.

Job Description

1. Assist to plan, prepare and distribute food hampers in a confidential manner
2. Assist to maintain a client tracking log sheet and service records
3. Track household usage and community usage trends
4. Receive, sort, label and store food donations and deliveries
5. Ensure space is clean, organized and securely locked up, rotating stock regularly and tracking any waste
6. Participate in and/or help organize community gardening, canning workshops, food sovereignty teachings, seasonal food harvesting, etc
7. Assist coordinator in long-term planning towards food sovereignty initiatives
8. Other duties as assigned by Community Pantry Coordinator and/or RPCN Health Director

Job Qualifications

• Must possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Self-directed working habits, demonstrate strong organizational skills
• Have an excellent rapport with people
• Must be able to lift, carry, bend or twist while holding up to 50lbs in relation to the loading and unloading of supplies.
• Valid SK Class 5 Drivers License
• Experience working for a First Nations community is an asset