Location: Timmins, ON

Job type: Contract – 35 hours per week - Up to 12 months

Closing Date: July 08, 2025

What you will do in the role

• Design and implement nutrition-focused programs aligned with organizational and community needs.
• Oversee the preparation of healthy, culturally appropriate meals.
• Work with First Nations communities to develop and deliver responsive programming.
• Incorporate traditional Indigenous food practices into meal planning and education.
• Provide education on Indigenous food sovereignty and traditional harvesting methods.
• Coordinate kitchen use with internal departments and community partners.
• Train all kitchen users on food safety and operational procedures.
• Facilitate orientation sessions on kitchen guidelines and expectations.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain records, reports, and program statistics as required.
• Manage food supplies, kitchen inventory, and equipment efficiently.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and implement improvements based on feedback.
• Organize nutrition-related workshops, cooking classes, and food education events.
• Support the development and maintenance of a garden for kitchen use.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor.

Just a few reasons to join Kunuwanimano Child and Family Services

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team with career growth across multiple departments.
• KCFS prides itself in providing its employees with job security, competitive wages, and a safe working environment.
• Training opportunities to support your success in the role.
• A defined contribution benefit pension plan (OMERS)
• Comprehensive Health Plan including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance.
• Competitive vacation leave

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Nutrition, Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Program Development, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with First Nations.
• Valid food handling certification and knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Experience in community outreach and partnership development focused on food and nutrition.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a team and independently.
• Background in the food service sector, including cooking, meal planning, and kitchen coordination.
• Experience developing and coordinating food or nutrition-based community programs.
• Knowledge of traditional Indigenous food practices and harvesting methods is a strong asset.

• Must produce clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Must possess a valid “G” Ontario driver`s licence and have access to a reliable vehicle.
• Must have a $2M auto insurance liability coverage.
• Ability to speak an Indigenous language is considered major asset.

Please refer to our website: www.kunuwanimano.com for employment opportunities.

If you are interested in this position and don’t meet all of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, we value lived experience, and you just might be the candidate we are looking for!

This position is designated for Indigenous applicants (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis) in accordance with Section 24(1)(a) of the Ontario Human Rights Code. As an Indigenous child and family services agency, Kunuwanimano is committed to ensuring Indigenous children and families have access to programs shaped by lived experience and cultural understanding.

Meegwetch to all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.