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[26-113] Food Bank Operations Coordinator
- Surrey, BC, Canada
Salary: $26.78/hour · Internship
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- Salary: $26.78/hour
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- Internship
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- Working hours
- 28 hours/week
- Posting language
- English
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Position: Food Bank Operations Coordinator
Location: 2343 156 Street- Sources South Surrey-White Rock Food Bank
Hours: 28 hours/week (4 days)
Salary: $26.78/hour
Start Date: ASAP
We are looking for an Operations Coordinator to join our Food Security team! This individual should enjoy working with the public, physically capable of managing some front-line Food Bank responsibilities (capable of lifting 23 kgs/ 50lbs on a consistent basis) and committed to ensuring our most vulnerable community members have access to basic needs.
About Sources
SOURCES is a community-based non-profit organization providing support and hope to communities in the Lower Mainland, on Vancouver Island, and across Northern BC. Sources strives to create vibrant and resilient communities through support to adults, children, youth, and families facing challenges in life such as mental health, disability, poverty, substance use, and conflict. We support our communities through leadership, education, and volunteerism.
Sources is committed to learning about, celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth and reconciliation. People of all races, cultures, ethnicities, 2SLGBTQIA+, and abilities are welcomed to work with us. We value diversity, respect, and collaboration as we promote our mission: social wellness for our community.
Description Of Position
Reporting to: Manager- Food Security
General Responsibilities
All employees, regardless of benefit eligibility, have access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program.
Other Benefits
Internal candidates will be contacted by: October 13,2026
Location: 2343 156 Street- Sources South Surrey-White Rock Food Bank
Hours: 28 hours/week (4 days)
Salary: $26.78/hour
Start Date: ASAP
We are looking for an Operations Coordinator to join our Food Security team! This individual should enjoy working with the public, physically capable of managing some front-line Food Bank responsibilities (capable of lifting 23 kgs/ 50lbs on a consistent basis) and committed to ensuring our most vulnerable community members have access to basic needs.
About Sources
SOURCES is a community-based non-profit organization providing support and hope to communities in the Lower Mainland, on Vancouver Island, and across Northern BC. Sources strives to create vibrant and resilient communities through support to adults, children, youth, and families facing challenges in life such as mental health, disability, poverty, substance use, and conflict. We support our communities through leadership, education, and volunteerism.
Sources is committed to learning about, celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth and reconciliation. People of all races, cultures, ethnicities, 2SLGBTQIA+, and abilities are welcomed to work with us. We value diversity, respect, and collaboration as we promote our mission: social wellness for our community.
Description Of Position
Reporting to: Manager- Food Security
General Responsibilities
- Attends to the daily responsibilities of the Food Bank.
- Backfills driver absences as scheduled or as needed.
- Ensures the maintenance of program standards, policies, and program guidelines.
- Ensures all Occupational Health and Safety requirements are met and that any incidents are reported in a timely manner.
- Participates in COA accreditation and quality improvement and evaluation processes.
- Engages in ongoing learning and professional development related to Indigenous histories, cultures, and perspectives and applying this knowledge to the workplace.
- Creates and maintains a safe and welcoming environment within the organization and addresses any instances of discrimination, harassment or other forms of harmful behaviour that don’t support the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingness.
- Represents Sources and actively promotes its objectives to clients, families, the public, other organizations, government, etc.
- Identifies volunteer needs and works with Volunteer Services to recruit and secure volunteers.
- Leads and supports volunteers through orientation, training, supervision, and positive role modeling.
- Schedules volunteers to ensure sufficient coverage.
- Participates in the development and maintenance of systems for the tracking, sorting, distribution and storage of all food and non-food products.
- Ensures that distribution set up is complete (sorting, stocking shelves, etc.)
- Completes administrative tasks in relation to monetary donations as required.
- Promotes liaison with other community and regional agencies.
- Prepares statistical information and reports as needed.
- Ensures the rights, dignity, confidentiality, health, and safety of clients.
- Ensures correct procedures for the release of information.
- Provides relief in the absence of other staff or volunteers as needed.
- Lifting/Pulling/Pushing - 75%, Walking/Moving Around - 75%, Sitting - 25%
- Independent Work - 75%, Task Memorization - 100%, Changing Priorities/Deadlines - 50%, Writing/Reading - 25%
- 2+ years’ experience working in food security programs.
- 2+ years’ experience working with the public, preference for experience working with vulnerable populations to with individuals who have experienced inequity and adversity.
- 1+ years’ experience coordinating staff or volunteers.
- Must possess a Class 5 driver's license with a clean drivers abstract and familiarity in driving extended cargo and cube vans.
- Computer skills, including Microsoft 365, database systems and statistical/reporting software.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication.
- Physically healthy and able to lift 23 kgs/50lbs on a consistent basis.
- Commitment to creating and maintaining an environment that values Equity, Diversity and Inclusiveness.
All employees, regardless of benefit eligibility, have access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program.
Other Benefits
- 100% employer paid coverage for extended health and dental
- Long term disability, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accidental death & dismemberment coverage
- Pension plan
- Generous paid time off, starting at 3 weeks
Internal candidates will be contacted by: October 13,2026
More about this job
Responsibilities
Coordinate daily food bank operations, including food sorting, stocking, distribution, product tracking, and volunteer recruitment, scheduling, training, and supervision. Support clients and community partners, maintain safety and program standards, complete administrative and statistical reporting, and provide driving or staff coverage as needed.
Requirements
Requires at least two years of food security program experience and two years of public-facing experience, preferably with vulnerable populations, plus at least one year coordinating staff or volunteers. Applicants must have a clean Class 5 driver's abstract, experience driving extended cargo or cube vans, computer and reporting skills, strong communication, and the ability to consistently lift 23 kg (50 lb).
Skills
- Food Bank Operations
- Food Security
- Volunteer Coordination
- Volunteer Training And Supervision
- Public Engagement
- Client Confidentiality
- Food Sorting And Distribution
- Inventory Tracking And Storage
- Administrative Support
- Statistical Reporting
- Microsoft 365
- Database Systems
- Communication
- Cargo Van Driving
- Occupational Health And Safety
- Equity, Diversity, And Inclusion
Benefits
- Employee And Family Assistance Program
- Extended Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accidental Death And Dismemberment Coverage
- Pension Plan
- Paid Time Off
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Categories
- Social Services
- Logistics
- Management & Leadership
- Administrative
- Food & Beverage
Keywords
- Food Bank
- Food Security
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Volunteer Coordination
- Volunteer Orientation
- Volunteer Training
- Volunteer Scheduling
- Food Sorting
- Food Distribution
- Inventory Tracking
- Product Storage
- Client Confidentiality
- Community Partnerships
- Statistical Reporting
- Microsoft 365
- Database Systems
- Reporting Software
- Class 5 Driver's License
- Cargo Van
- Cube Van
- Occupational Health And Safety
- Quality Improvement
- COA Accreditation
- Indigenous Cultural Awareness
- Equity, Diversity, And Inclusion