Garden & Food Access Facilitator

Full-Time 6 Month Contract

Hourly Rate: $26.83 – 28.54

South Riverdale Community Health Centre is a non-profit, multi-service organization that provides primary healthcare, social and community outreach services with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention primarily to people of East Toronto. Our mission is to improve the lives of people that face barriers to physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being. We do so by meaningfully engaging our clients and communities, ensuring equitable access to primary health care and delivering quality care through a range of evidence informed programs, services and approaches. As a leader in community health, our locally and internationally recognized community services include cutting-edge primary health services, health promotion, harm reduction, environmental health, community food centre and population-based community programs for marginalized peoples. We value health equity and inclusion and respect in our work and in the delivery of our services.

The Harmony Hall Centre for Seniors program of SRCHC empowers and connects seniors 55+ by delivering transportation, recreational and support services in East Toronto. Services are provided in Bengali, Chinese, English and Tamil. Harmony Community Food Centre (CFC), a program of South Riverdale Community Health Centre, in partnership with Community Food Centres Canada, is a welcoming place where people to come together to grow, cook, share and advocate for good food.

The Garden & Food Access Facilitator is responsible to plan, facilitate and coordinate garden programs and food access services primarily at Harmony Community Food Centre (CFC) 2 Gower Street, and at partner sites. This position is expected to work onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Meet with Program Manager, Community Health and other CFC and/or CHC staff on a regular basis to identify programming needs, challenges and opportunities
• In collaboration with Program Manager, Community Health and other CFC staff develop and implement a workplan for the weekly seasonal Affordable Produce Market (APM) program
• Lead the weekly Seasonal Affordable Produce Market [APM] with support from CFC staff and Summer Youth
• Lead and collaborate with other CFC staff to conduct outreach to promote the seasonal Affordable Produce Market (APM)
• Develop and implement monthly work plans for the community garden pilot program, food access workshops and garden club/group in consultation with staff and group participants, where needed
• In coordination with community group leads, plan and facilitate innovative, participatory workshop sessions on food or garden related topics to be delivered in workshop room, HH, or 955 Queen St. E. rooftop garden, local school garden or community garden
• Conduct outreach to promote the food access and garden programs
• Ensure proper use and operation of composter, irrigation system, pollinator garden boxes, vertical gardens and other gardening-related tools and supplies
• Work with program staff to appropriately document garden programs and community garden use (narrative, stats and photos), and ensure records are up to date on a monthly basis
• Secure written permission from clients/staff prior to taking photos for communications strategies
• Ensure session rooms are set-up before and appropriately cleaned-up after each session
• Coordinate snack preparation for each gardening group with Kitchen Facilitator
• Where available, work with summer youth to support gardening programs and activities
• Conduct evaluation of the garden programs with participants and program staff
• Prepare and submit reports to Program Manager as required by funding
• Support work involving food access, including meal preparation, community meals, SALC congregate dining and with Food Connect
• Complete SRCHC mandatory training, or as deemed appropriate to better support the group
• All other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline or equivalent in work experience
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with marginalized populations
• Food handler’s certification is an asset
• Skilled and experienced in food access work, including affordable produce markets
• Skilled and experienced in planning and delivering evidence-based urban gardening programs, including rooftop gardens
• Strong understanding of group dynamics and process with an emphasis on primary principles of confidentiality, trust building and working knowledge of anti-oppression non-discrimination values
• Experience working with diverse populations and ages, from children to adults, including youth and seniors
• Demonstrated respect for diversity, equity, anti-racism and accessibility with the ability to work collaboratively and positively with others
• Proficiency in the use of computer technology and various software applications
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; fluency in English (read, write, speak)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent group facilitation skills
• Physical ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Ability to be available to work evenings and weekends as per organizational and program needs
• Police clearance documentation will be required for employment
• Proof of double COVID-19 vaccination status will be required for employment

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The deadline for applicants is April 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Please email your cover letter and resume, with subject line “Garden & Food Access Facilitator” to:

humanresources@srchc.com

Or by mail to:

The Hiring Committee – Garden & Food Access Facilitator

South Riverdale Community Health Centre

955 Queen Street East

Toronto, ON M4M 3P3

No faxes, phone calls, or requests to meet please.

This is a bargaining unit position with CUPE Local 5399.

SRCHC welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

SRCHC is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all those that apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

SRCHC encourages applicants who are racialized (IBPOC) and/or applicants who face any barriers as a result of systemic discrimination to apply for this position.

SRCHC encourages a scent-free environment. Employees, students, volunteers, and visitors are asked to refrain from wearing fragrances and other scented personal care products (i.e. perfumes, deodorants, lotions, hairspray, etc.) while at the Centre.