23 Dec
The Stop
Old Toronto
The Stop Community Food Centre
Job Description
Green Barn Supervisor
Non-Unionized position
ABOUT THE STOP
The Stop Community Food Centre’s mission is to increase access to healthy food in a manner that maintains dignity, builds community, and challenges inequality. From its origins 40+ years ago as one of Canada's first food banks, The Stop has since grown into a vibrant community centre that uses food as a gateway to addressing many issues, including poverty, the environment, social isolation, and health in one of Toronto’s lowest-income neighbourhoods. The Stop is accredited by Imagine Canada for excellence in non-profit accountability, transparency, and governance.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Reporting to the Green Barn Manager,
the Green Barn Supervisor is an integral part of The Stop's leadership team and is responsible for the supervision of our activities at the Green Barn Site, including the Farmer’s Market; urban agriculture programs, community gardens, Indigenous land sovereignty work, and social enterprise. The Stop’s focus on urban agriculture programming includes a year-round greenhouse, several community gardens, a community kitchen, a classroom and several programs. The ideal candidate will be production driven, but also socially engaged and excited about opening up our spaces and building partnerships. We are looking for an experienced supervisor who shares our commitment to community, food security, and social justice.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
As part of The Stop’s leadership team, the successful candidate will:
- Maintain and monitor adherence of Health and Safety protocols, Remote Work Policies, and any other applicable policies
- Monitor compliance and contribute to development and updating of all operating procedures in our programing and growing spaces (e.g., Greenhouse and community gardens);
- Along with Green Barn Manager, supervise new staff, including seasonal student workers, relief staff, and Indigenous work-programs’ trainees;
- Comfortable and able to implement disciplinary procedures and conflict resolution within the existing agency policies and collective agreement;
- Work closely with Director of Programs and Evaluation to support yearly impact evaluation;
- Work collaboratively to ensure effective program and service delivery, and communication between teams and sites;
- Ability to work with existing community partners; along with Green Barn Manager and Director of Operations, liaise with Arthubs Wychwood Barns building operator;
- Lead, motivate,
and support our diverse program staff in the development and delivery of programs;
- Oversight of administrative needs, human resources, and day-to-day sight operations;
- Contribute to development and monitoring of yearly budgets.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Planning and Implementation
- Support program planning, development, and implementation with staff, including setting and achieving yearly targets;
- Work with program staff at The Stop’s Green Barn site to ensure that all programs reflect the agency’s mission
- Work with program staff to ensure that programs are effective and set and achieve targets
- Ensure that staff teams at Green Barn meet regularly
- Promote and pursue partnerships with local agencies and community groups that support programs under supervision
- Contribute to and implement policies and procedures for the Green Barn site that ensure a safe, welcoming and democratic environment
- Provide regular program updates to the Green Barn Manager and/or Director of Programs and Evaluation
- Ability to work regularly on Saturdays to supervise the Farmer’s Market
Human Resources:
- Participate in hiring and orientation of program staff
- Ensure that staff carry out job descriptions and implement progressive discipline when appropriate
- Ensure that all program staff are familiar with and adhere to The Stop’s operating principles and policies
- Administer policies in compliance with relevant employment legislation (OHSA, HRC, ESA)
- Ensure that staff work time (hours, lieu time, vacation, sick days) is monitored and stays within the prescribed parameters
- Facilitate resolution of problems, issues and concerns in programs and between members of staff team
- Work with staff to ensure community members behave in safe, respectful ways, intervening when necessary to enforce Stop policies
- Work with Volunteer Program and community volunteers to ensure adequate and efficient operational capacity; ensure volunteers are onboarded, trained, supported, properly scheduled, and recognized
Administration:
- Contribute to communications strategy for programs
- Develop positive relationships with funders and project partners
- Co-ordinate the development of program budgets and monitor program spending
- Work with administrative staff to ensure that building operations run smoothly at the Green Barn
- Steward constructive relationships and maintain open lines of communication with market partners, supporters, and external stakeholders (including Artshubs, Parks and Recreation, Wychwood Barns Community Association, City Councillor, etc.)
- Monitor, and report results of all budgets
- Support completion of mid-year and year-end reports to support fundraising activities
- Contribute to the writing and submission of documentation and reports as needed
General:
- Experience with event execution and familiarity with basic equipment and logistics.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Self-directed but able to work collectively as a team player
- Willingness to work in the elements (heat, rain, cold, temperatures, etc.)
- Ability to work irregular hours as needed, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
- Maintain constructive communication with other staff at The Stop and local agencies
- Knowledge of The Stop’s mission, ensuring that the market operations reflects The Stop’s principles, policies and procedures (e.g. Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Policy, Anti-Harassment Policy, Farmers’ Market Code of Conduct)
- Represent The Stop constructively when engaging with the public, other organizations and media
- Contribute to writing program reports and funding proposals
- Participate in broader planning and team building activities at the agency
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
- A bachelor's degree in business management, events, marketing, food services, or a related field and/or relevant experience in event management, marketing, agriculture,
or a related field is valuable. This could include work in farmers' markets, community events, or kitchen management
- Basic financial knowledge to manage program budgets, vendor fees, and market expenses
- Experience in tracking sales, handling transactions, and maintaining financial records
- Ability to supervise and lead a team of vendors, volunteers, and staff
- Ability to establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders such as local farmers, vendors, community organizations, and government entities, etc. through effective communication
- Familiarity with local regulations, permits, health and safety standards, and other legal requirements for operating a farmers' market
- Proficiency in using various marketing channels such as social media, websites, and local advertising to promote the market
- A genuine interest in supporting local agriculture, promoting sustainable practices, and contributing to the community's well-being
- Strong leadership and partnership-building abilities
- Experience supervising staff within a Unionized environment is an asset
- Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and adhere to deadlines
- Experience working with diverse community members
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Ability to work in Microsoft Office suite
- Experience in multi-site organizations especially beneficial
- Passionate and knowledgeable of issues related to poverty, social justice, food justice, community development, urban agriculture, food security, and Indigenous land sovereignty
- Certification in non-violent crisis intervention or CPI and First Aid are assets
Hours: 37.5 hours/week (Permanent/Full-time)
Primary Location: 601 Christie St.
Targeted Closing Date: January 31, 2025
Please note: Green Barn supervision often involves physically demanding tasks such as setting up booths, moving equipment, and being on your feet for long periods.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and résumé using the Bamboo submission tab. The position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and selected individuals will be invited first to participate in a video or telephone interview and then, if successful, in one or two in-person interviews.
In our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, we are happy to provide reasonable accommodations for the role and within the interview process. If you require any accommodations during this process, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
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