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We are hiring: Community Harvest Assistant

  • Posted by Ottawa Food Bank
  • On February 12, 2019
Summary: Under the supervision of the Community Harvest Manager, the Community Harvest Assistant provides farming assistance and performs all field-based tasks required to operate a 8-acre fruit and vegetable farm.  This role also assists in the coordination of volunteers working at the farm, and supports the Community Harvest Manager by occasionally delivering produce from the […]
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We are hiring: Director of Operations

  • Posted by Ottawa Food Bank
  • On February 7, 2019
 SUMMARY Under the direct supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Operations provides strategic leadership to the food collection, warehouse, and distribution operations of the Ottawa Food Bank, and assists with other activities of the organization, as required. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The Director of Operations has the responsibility and oversight of the warehouse, purchased […]
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We are hiring: Registered Dietitian

  • Posted by Ottawa Food Bank
  • On January 25, 2019
The Ottawa Food Bank is looking for an individual to fill a position as a Dietitian.  The position is a 12-month, full time contract with the possibility of extension. The successful candidate will be a registered dietitian (RD) paired with an in depth understanding of the social service system and issues surrounding food insecurity. If […]
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We are hiring: Community Development Coordinator

  • Posted by Ottawa Food Bank
  • On January 22, 2019
This full-time, permanent position is under the direct supervision of the Director, Programs & Planning. This is a brand-new role, intended to support our agencies in their work and to implement and drive improvements across our network. The Community Development Coordinator is responsible for supporting agency-led programming and service improvement initiatives. This includes developing and […]
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Thank you for helping us deliver cheer over the holidays

  • Posted by Ottawa Food Bank
  • On January 14, 2019
Thank you to everyone who donated leading into the holiday season. Your support helped us deliver Christmas Cheer as part of our Holiday Extras programing. The holiday season can be difficult when you’re on a tight budget. It is made all the more stressful when you’re unable to provide a special meal during a food-based […]
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Wheels for Meals drives in the donations once again

  • Posted by Ottawa Food Bank
  • On January 14, 2019
THANK YOU to John Mierins and the Bytek VW group for holding a generous and successful Wheels for Meals fundraising campaign in support of the Ottawa Food Bank in December. For every test drive at one of the seven participating dealerships, $25 was donated to the Ottawa Food Bank. Through this initiative an incredible $5,500 […]
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Thank you, Jon!

  • Posted by Ottawa Food Bank
  • On December 20, 2018
During our Holiday Food Drive, Dymon Storage helps pick up donations once organizations and groups across the city have completed their internal food drives. Dymon Storage has been helping the Holiday Food Drive for the last seven years, and since day one Jon Rodas (right, in the picture above with his colleague Sydni) has spearheaded […]
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Paying It Forward for the Holidays

  • Posted by Ottawa Food Bank
  • On December 18, 2018
This morning as we opened our doors for the day, someone popped in to make a donation. This donor had a story to tell and her story was all about paying it forward. She lost a lot, as so many did, in September after the tornadoes flew through Ottawa and the surrounding area; she lost […]
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