Cloverbelt Local Food Co-op,Regional Project Manager Jobs in Canada

Title: Regional
Project Manager
Organization: Cloverbelt Local Food Co-op
Website: http://cloverbeltlocalfoodcoop.com
Location: based in Dryden, with work throughout the region, Ontario


The Cloverbelt Local Food Co-op is the first on-line co-op in
Northwestern Ontario. Incorporated as a non-profit, multi-stakeholder
co-operative in 2013, we strengthen local food security and rural
sustainability by encouraging local production of a diverse range of
foods and consumer products.

CLFC strives to foster a thriving local food community by:
• cultivating & facilitating farmer-consumer relationships;
• promoting the enjoyment of naturally grown, fairly priced, healthy food; and
• providing education & resources regarding environmentally sensitive
agriculture

With a growing membership which already exceeds 500 consumers,
producers, and community organizations, CLFC’s primary goals are to
increase sales of locally produced food and products, support
environmentally friendly & sustainable farming practices in our area,
and encourage cohesion amongst individuals and organizations who wish
to support local food production.

We are seeking a project manager to oversee a Regional Food Mapping &
Distribution Project for an 18 month minimum term.

1. Cloverbelt Local Food Co-op Regional Project Manager

a. Terms of Reference (TOR)

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the incumbent will implement a
project on Mapping Local Food Systems in Northwestern Ontario.

General description of task(s) and objectives to be achieved:
• Provide strategic direction and leadership in the implementation of
the project in the Northewestern Ontario region
• Prepare, coordinate and manage detailed work plans/budget of the project
• Monitor and ensure the quality and timeliness of the execution of
project work plans, reporting, and deliverables
• Work in collaboration with Steering Advisory Committee (SAC)
• Plan and execute Stakeholder Advisory Committees (SAC) Meetings and Minutes
• Execute the environmental scan process with support from students
researchers/volunteers
• Execute the asset and resource mapping process
• Assist in the identifying and hiring process of consultants
• Plan and execute the project communications & outreach plan
• Plan and execute the project information & knowledge management plan
• Oversee the development of the geo-spatial web modeling tool
• Plan events and capacity-building activities-workshops/training/demonstration
• Project report writing
• Establish and maintain effective links with of the project partners,
faculty members and ensure their involvement and ownership at all
levels of the implementation of the project
• Oversee logistics and administration with support staff
• Execute project exit plan
• Perform other related duties as required

Required Competencies:
• Advanced university degree in agriculture sciences, rural
development, natural resources, or related fields
• At least 7 years’ experience in senior project management and
coordination position in a related development and community
engagement project
• Experience with research methodology and concepts
• Experience working with information and knowledge management
• Ability to plan and manage events
• Ability to develop and execute communications plan
• Working in team environment and defining and achieving set up targets
• Demonstrated capacity to support, advise and guide institutional
building processes
• Capacity to liaise and effectively work with various partners
• Strong managerial/leadership and decision making-skills,
interpersonal skill, commitment to team work and working across
disciplines and stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to plan, organize, implement and report on work
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills in English

Please email applications in confidence to:
jen@cloverbeltlocalfoodcoop.com

or mail to:
Jen Springett c/o PACE
Box 668
Dryden, ON P8N 2Z3

Deadline for applications: March 31st, 2015

Applications received after the closing date will not be given
consideration. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for
interview and presentation.

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