Canada Summer Jobs Criteria

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
• Have a Valid Social Insurance Number at the start of the employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

Date Posted:                       
May 17, 2023

Position Title:                      
Healthy Eating Coordinator – YMCA@Home+

Location:                              
Flexible work location- remote work located in BC

Terms:                                  
Temporary, Full Time (with possibility of extension/permanent)

Approximately 8 weeks Canada Summer Jobs term

Hours of Work:                   
35 hours per week

Rate:                                     
$18.00 per hour

Start Date:                           
July 4, 2023

End Date:                             
August 29, 2023

Reports to:                          
General Manager, Membership Growth Initiative

Nature and Scope:

Reporting to the GM, Membership Growth Initiative, the Healthy Eating Coordinator provides assistance in the creation of YMCA at Home’s EatPlantJoy meal plan program. This role will support, learn, and grow by working as part of the digital wellness team.

Major Responsibilities:

• Create healthy and simple plant-based recipes.
• Assist in the administrative tasks needed in the creation of the meal plans.
• Assist in the preparation, presentation, and photography of the meals (location dependent).
• Work with our content leaders to aid in the creation or sourcing of content such as blogs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience:

• High School Diploma
• Currently enrolled/or completed post-secondary education in nutrition, dietetic, or culinary arts.
• Experience in plant-based nutrition
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Proven time management and organizational skills
• Competency with Microsoft Office programs and Outlook
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Human Resources department.  

Situation:

YMCA BC is a charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community, by nurturing the potential of children, teens & young adults, promoting healthy lifestyles, fostering a sense of social responsibility and delivering lasting personal & social change to grow in spirit, mind, and body.

Since January 2023, YMCA of Northern British Columbia, YMCA-YWCA of Kamloops and YMCA of Greater Vancouver are officially one association, with one mission to strengthen our impact for communities across British Columbia. We are YMCA BC – Even Stronger Together. This transition marks a new chapter in our long-standing history of building communities, transforming lives, and connecting people of all ages, stages, backgrounds and abilities, to unique opportunities to learn, grow, and reach their potential. 

YMCA BC provides services in health, fitness & aquatics, child care, camping, employment & community services to over 150,000 participants annually.

Competencies:

In addition to bringing a commitment to YMCA vision and values, the candidate should possess the following competencies:

Leading Self

• Evolve in Professional Capability – Commit to being better
• Achieve Excellence and Authenticity – Show up with the best version of you

Leading Others

• Develop the Potential in Others – Help people grow and lead
• Create a Culture of Connection – Build bridges between people and partners

Leading Mission

• Think and Act Strategically – Make good decisions and act on them
• Make an Intentional Impact – Advance the strength and cause of the Y