Food Waste, Food Rescue

Title: Saskatoon City Coordinator
Reports to: Community and Projects Manager
Organization: Leftovers Foundation
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

ABOUT THE LEFTOVERS FOUNDATION

The Leftovers Foundation’s mission is to reduce food waste and prevent the greenhouse gas emissions caused when good food is left to rot. We believe one of the best ways to do that is to get the food to community organizations working with vulnerable populations, ensuring that it can be used where food is most needed. Our flagship program, Rescue Food, mobilizes volunteers through a dedicated app to connect local vendors who have surplus food to service agencies running food access programming. Leftovers currently operates in Calgary, Edmonton, Hinton, Airdrie, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Winnipeg, Selkirk and Gimli. Leftovers operates as a remote organization, with the majority of our staff working primarily from home.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION, EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND ACCESSIBILITY (IDEA)

The team at the Leftovers Foundation recognizes that issues within our food systems are deeply rooted in racial, economic, and social inequities. We want to be an organization working towards positive change, acknowledging our shortcomings, and committing to doing better. We are at the beginning of a continual journey towards addressing the systems of oppression that impact marginalized communities. To learn more about the actions we’re taking, visit rescuefood.ca

PURPOSE

The Saskatoon City Coordinator is responsible for the execution of Leftovers’ Rescue Food programs in Saskatoon. This position reports directly to the Community and Projects Manager, but will also work in conjunction with the rest of the Operations team.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pursue and develop new partnerships with food vendors, service agencies, and other strategic partners across Saskatoon
• Recruit and manage a committed group of volunteers who are passionate about diverting food waste
• Coordinate and manage food redirection via our Rescue Food app
• Track and report food redirection data on a monthly basis
• Cover pick-ups that are missed/not claimed by volunteers
• Support volunteers in increasing awareness about the issue of wasted food and Leftovers’ efforts to address this
• Act as an advocate for food systems solutions and innovation in Saskatoon
• Contribute to our emerging culture of localized philanthropy by seeking out local funding opportunities (grants, donor relationships, fundraisers) and stewarding Leftovers’ supporters in Saskatoon
• Attend relevant meetings with the larger organization and contribute to organizational initiatives, strategic planning, and operational goals.
• Act as an advocate for thriving food systems and innovation for less food waste through participation in the community

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a related industry (non-profit, charity, food-related) - (1-3 years)
• Passionate about Saskatoon’s food landscape, waste diversion, and community building
• Experience in volunteer and schedule management
• Experience in effective relationship-building across organizations, businesses and other community partners
• Familiar with Google’s G Suite of programs (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, Calendar, etc.), and willing to learn and use multiple tech-based tools
• Planning, organizing, and managing time efficiently in order to meet deadlines
• Problem solving, task prioritization and ability to remain focused under pressure.
• To truly represent Leftovers as an ambassador (values, mission and goals aligned) in a positive and professional manner
• Able to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Able to accommodate a flexible work schedule, including some evenings/weekends
• Access to a vehicle and possession of a valid Class 5 license (a vehicle is required for this position) is a must
• Access to a computer and phone for work purposes is required

COMPENSATION

• $24/hour, up to 20 hours per week
• 6-month contract, starting April 2026 with a possibility of extension
• Health and Dental Benefits, including a Health Care Spending Account, available after 3-months probationary period
• Employee Assistance Program

If this role excites you and you believe in our mission, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply here:

https://careers.risepeople.com/leftovers-foundation/en/15603_saskatoon-city-coordinator

Please include your resume and a short cover letter telling us why this work matters to you.

Please mention you saw this at rcen.ca or goodwork.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.