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Position: Farmers' Market Logistics Coordinator
Type: age 30 & under / summer
Organization: Canadian Centre for Food and Ecology
Location: Toronto ON (in person, able to commute to the West End region)

The Canadian Centre for Food and Ecology (CCFE) is hiring three dynamic team members to support our exciting Flavour Harvest Markets Pilot! These roles are part of a larger effort to build community engagement, support local farmers, and promote food security through vibrant market experiences. If you're passionate about food systems and love working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, read on!

About the Canadian Centre for Food and Ecology:

The Canadian Centre for Food and Ecology (CCFE) is a new national charity with a mission to inspire food decisions that nurture people and planet. Our aim is to elevate and amplify the voices that guide the shift towards locally-connected food networks. Think of us as matchmakers for the food system. By connecting supply-side partners with their ideal audience, we inspire people to take action through food. With a strong conviction for the importance of joyful, immersive experiences as change catalysts, we team up with partners to create meaningful and achievable initiatives that boost demand for foods that are good for people and the planet.

About the Flavour Harvest Markets Project 2025:

The CCFE’s Flavour Harvest Markets Project will be an interactive experience at select farmers markets in Toronto this summer. Highlighting farmers’ markets as beacons of the Buy Local movement, this program connects farmers’ market goers with exciting taste-based activations, hands-on skills and knowledge building at the markets that elevate their experience. Positioning farmers markets as community hubs to connect producers, eaters, community food security programs, circular economy initiatives and sustainability measures, this program will foster community connections in new and fun ways. We’re seeking our Markets Project teammates to help us bring this program to life!

General Requirements for All Positions:

• Must be between 15–30 years old at the start of employment
• Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee protection
• Must have a valid Social Insurance Number and be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Research skills and neighbourhood-based inquiry experience considered an asset

Compensation:

$26/hour for 35 hours per week from May 20th - Aug 31st

Work Schedule:

Some evening and weekend work is required. We will aim to provide consistent two-day breaks each week. (For example: if students work on Sundays, Friday–Saturday could be consistent days off.)

Position: Farmers’ Market Logistics Coordinator

About You:

You’re a logistics guru with a keen sense of planning and project management. You thrive in a multi-tasking role, and with your expertise in food service, event coordination and/or markets, you are excited about a program that plays to your skills of executing smooth operations. As a team player, you’re always ready to jump in where you’re needed and support your team with what they need to succeed.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Drive to and from market sites
• Lead setup and takedown of market booths and supplies
• Oversee day-of logistics and support smooth market operations
• Coordinate closely with other team members

Qualifications:

• Valid Ontario driver’s license (required)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Comfortable working evenings and weekends
• Team player with initiative

Assets:

• Access to a personal vehicle
• Food Handlers Certificate
• Familiarity with outdoor event setup or vendor coordination

Experience:

• Driving, setup, and logistics coordination
• Hands-on work in markets, food services, or events

What you’ll gain:

• Strengthen your project management skills by coordinating the operations of a dynamic farmers’ market.
• Build hands-on experience in logistics, vendor relations, and event management.
• Develop a strong foundation in business operations, from planning through execution.
• Hone your organizational and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, real-world environment.
• Gain insight into the inner workings of local food systems and small business management.
• Work closely with farmers, food artisans, and community partners.
• Lead and support day-of logistics, helping ensure a seamless market experience for vendors and visitors.
• Be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to strengthening the local economy and food community.

Accommodation:

Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Please contact us at susanna@theccfe.org to notify us of any needs related to completing the job application, and/or throughout the recruitment process.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

The Canadian Centre for Food and Ecology (CCFE) aspires to be an equitable and inclusive place where a diversity of life experiences, identities, and perspectives work together. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

Application:

We’re hiring for three summer positions! Please see the job descriptions below. You may be qualified for and considered for multiple roles — all applications will be reviewed for all positions. However, please indicate your preferred role(s) when applying in your cover letter and email subject line.

If you’re excited about joining the CCFE and meet the qualifications, please submit your application by the deadline as one PDF and include:

1. One-page cover letter answering the following questions:

• How have your career and/or education led you to this opportunity?
• Tell us a bit about yourself — who you are and what you're passionate about.
• Why are you interested in working with our farmers' market team this summer?

2. Resume

3. Contact details for three references.

Please write the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line and save the PDF as [Last Name]_[First Name]_[position].pdf.

Submit your application to Susanna Redekop, Network Weaver and Project Manager for the Markets Project, at susanna@theccfe.org .

Please mention you saw this at FoodWork.ca.

Interviews will be offered on a rolling basis up until the close of recruitment on May 9th, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Please indicate where you saw this posting.