Food Secure Canada is looking for a Policy Intern who will support the organization in its ongoing projects and activities that all work to strengthen the health, equity and sustainability of food systems in Canada. The Intern will report to the co-Executive Directors but will work alongside the other staff members. Food Secure Canada is based in Montreal but the Intern may work remotely from anywhere in Canada. The nature of the work will largely depend on the background and qualifications of the Intern, and every effort will be made to align the work with their area of study and expertise.
Position Details:
- Full-time position: 4 days (32 hours) per week for maximum 16 weeks, from May to August (exact dates to be confirmed with applicant)
- Wage: $20/hr
- Office (if working on-site): Suite 305, 4067 Saint Laurent, Montreal, QC
- Computer and internet access provided for staff working on site; remote staff are required to provide their own
Specific Tasks:
- Assisting the Project & Engagement Manager with the planning, management, and implementation of engagement events of various sizes and scales;
- Participate in translation of knowledge for a wide variety of audiences;
- Support the synthesizing of learnings into case studies, reports and recommendations and their transmission to policy makers;
- Assisting the Policy Manager and the Senior Policy Advisor with research and the drafting of reports;
- Participate in FSC staff meetings and contribute on request to the collective work of the organization; and
- Other duties that may arise.
Assets:
- University or College degree in a relevant field of study OR demonstrable equivalent expertise gained through life and work experience;
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of food systems, and a food justice, anti-racist and decolonising approach and analysis;
- Experience of policy development in a food systems organisation or a related field;
- Lived experience or deep professional experience with equity-seeking communities most affected by lack of access to healthy, sustainable food;
- Expertise in knowledge translation;
- Strong listening abilities and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively;
- Ability to work within multiple deadlines and effectively manage workload; and
- Working proficiency in both English and French.
About Food Secure Canada:
Food Secure Canada is a pan-Canadian alliance of organisations and individuals working together to advance food security and food sovereignty through three interlocking goals: zero hunger, healthy and safe food, and sustainable food systems. We believe deep and lasting change can occur by facilitating accessible dialogue to foster participation of civil society in food policy; supporting dynamic networks to facilitate research and enhance learning and collaboration on food system projects and campaigns; and advocating for food policies at the federal level that reflect the priorities of Canada’s food movement.
Food Secure Canada is committed to employment equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion. Through our processes and practices we are working to eliminate barriers to employment for people who are usually underrepresented in Canada’s workforce and encourage diverse candidates to apply, including Black and Indigenous People, those with dis/abilities, racialized persons, women and/or diverse gender representations, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Eligibility to work in Canada for three years is required. If you qualify for an Employment Assistance Program from the government of Québec, please submit qualifying documentation with your application.
To Apply:
Please submit the following to Wade Thorhaug with the subject heading titled ‘Policy Intern’ by email to Wade@foodsecurecanada.org
Materials can be in English or French:
- A cover letter
- Your CV or résumé
- Names and contact details of two referees
- EAP documentation (if applicable)
Application deadline: Sunday, May 5, 2024