Current Placement Opportunities
Edmonton (and Surrounding) Placements
Mojo Jojo Pickles - Seasonal Retail Distribution
Mojo Jojo Pickles is looking for a Part-Time Student Food Distribution Marketing Assistant
Job Description: We are seeking a personable, motivated and creative Part-Time Food Distribution Marketing Assistant to work on the expansion of our product line in Western Canada. The successful candidate will work closely with our Marketing Manager to develop and implement marketing strategies that promote our brand and increase customer engagement.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the Marketing Manager to implement a marketing plan for the selected food distribution marketing project
Conduct research to identify lead lists, target markets and customer segments
Assist in the creation of marketing materials with a focus on and digital media and email flows for B2B sales.
Help coordinate and execute marketing events and promotions
Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of marketing strategies and provide recommendations for improvement
Install and face tend to displays
This is a part-time, temporary position for a duration of three months.
The hourly rate will be competitive and commensurate with experience.
If you are a self-starter who is passionate about marketing and interested in gaining practical experience in the field, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.
Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program, preferably in marketing or business
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with webcart programs
Availability to work a maximum of 20 hours must be available Thursday and Friday evenings, as well as Saturdays June - August.
Must be available 35hrs/week for special projects
August 3-10 (Saskatoon)
August 11-14 (Toronto)
August 17-24 (Edmonton)
Must have a valid drivers license and access to a vehicle.
Qualified applicants will be forwarded to potential employers. All hiring decisions/negotiations are made by the employer and the student candidate. Food Futures works collaboratively with employers and students to create meaningful work experiences, please contact us for more information.
Marketing Manager - Mother May I
Mother May I is looking for a Marketing Manager
Dipping Local with MotherMayi Hummus:
My recipes are ancient, coming all the way from back home. What makes my hummus unique? Despite the fact that this hummus recipe is 100 years old, I use minimal ingredients for this wholesome dish. My Hummus line up consists of vibrant colors, flavors and give hummus a whole new meaning with a modern twist on it! Vegan, gluten free and no preservatives. As good as it gets!
Looking for a fun, energetic, passionate foodie that wants to engage in the culture and events Edmonton has to offer. In our off weeks when markets are not as busy, we will fill your hours with instore sales while visiting any partner stores and learning more about the culture and team.
job description
The Market Specialist will be in charge of successfully setting up and running the markets at local food fairs/events across the city.
duties/roles of the job
The successful candidate will:
set up attractive displays (including both foods and tent/table set up)
ensure all AHS requirements are met and general food safety practices are in play
ensure there is a sufficient amount of stock to fulfill market needs
sell the product and accept payment using debit/credit/cash
educate consumers/shoppers of the brand/product
share and inform consumers of the product for sale and the importance of a local product.
share on social media and help promote each event and Mother May I as a company
own vehicle is a must as product needs to be transported/picked up/dropped off and markets may be in different locations
visit current locations and check in on stock, sales and take orders
desired qualifications / key competencies
general food safety knowledge
passion for local/small business
peoples person as you will be meeting many people every day
foodie - you will be setting up fun and interactive food displays incorporating hummus!
hourly wage: $17
hours worked per week and schedule of work:
Many markets run on the weekends, however there are many markets (and new ones coming!) that offer weekdays as well
location of the work: Edmonton-wide, St Albert Farmers Market, Bountiful Farmer's Market, Callingwood Market and more.
Qualified applicants will be forwarded to potential employers. All hiring decisions/negotiations are made by the employer and the student candidate. Food Futures works collaboratively with employers and students to create meaningful work experiences, please contact us for more information.
Mushroom Master - Untamed Feast Inc.
Untamed Feast Inc. is looking for a Mushroom Master / Warehouse Assistant
Untamed Feast is a Canadian mushroom company specializing in mushrooms including wild morels, porcini, chanterelles, chaga, and others. We believe that Nature effortlessly provides the best tasting and most nutritious foods. Harvesting wild mushrooms and “weeds” has been passed down to us by our grandparents and we are proud to revive these traditions. We built this business to have a life full of adventure, to keep us connected to nature, and to elevate mushrooms and the role they play in a secure & sustainable food system.
Job description
Warehouse assistant
duties/roles of the job
manufacturing mushroom products in a team of 3
managing inventory
fulfilling on-line orders
cleaning duties
sales at farmer's markets or trade shows
digitizing records
possibly assisting with FB ad campaigns and marketing strategy
desired qualifications / key competencies
Experience in the food / restaurant industry
Knowledge or experience in food safety protocols & development
Knowledge of Meta Business Suite an asset
Excels with spreadsheets, databases, and software of all sorts
Comfortable working and conversing with others
hourly wage: $18/hr
hours worked per week and schedule of work: 6-8 hours / week. Between the hours of 8-4. The day of the week is flexible. Occasionally a second shift will be available.
location/address of the work: Riel Business Park St. Albert, AB
Qualified applicants will be forwarded to potential employers. All hiring decisions/negotiations are made by the employer and the student candidate. Food Futures works collaboratively with employers and students to create meaningful work experiences, please contact us for more information.
Meal Prep, Culinary - Poco Loco Cocina Inc.
Poco Loco Concina Inc is looking for Commercial Kitchen Help – Culinary/Food Prep
Poco Loco Cocina Inc., a specialty food producing commercial kitchen specializing in gluten free, sugar free, low carb food is looking for more team members. Are you a creative person who loves making a difference all while having fun? Do you take pride in what you create? If so, come join our team. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated team player. Someone who takes pride in their work. The food we offer is unique and makes a difference to our customers. The work we do is important to the health and
wellbeing of the clients we serve.
Job Type: Flexible - Part time/Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday – 9 am to 5 pm – (Flexible Evenings and weekends)
Salary: $16 per hour – negotiable based on experience – Unlimited Growth potential
Location: 4503 Gateway Blvd., Edmonton, AB – Free onsite parking – Bus route in front of facility
Skills and key competencies:
• Ability to stand for long periods of time in the kitchen
• Food Preparation - Culinary
• Safe knife handling
• Good communication skills – ability to read and understand recipes in English
• Time management – ability to complete tasks and multitask in a timely manner
• Attention to detail – ability to get the task completed correctly
Responsibilities:
• Wash, Prepare, Bake, vegetables and proteins as described in recipes
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, such as mixers, blenders, ovens
• Clean and maintain station in practicing proper sanitation protocols
• Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes
• Maintain logs: Fridge/freezer temperature, ingredient and packaging inventory, etc.
Qualifications:
• Enrolled in an Alberta post-secondary institution or graduated within the last 6 months
• Resident of Alberta
• Able to legally work in Canada without sponsorship
Qualified applicants will be forwarded to potential employers. All hiring decisions/negotiations are made by the employer and the student candidate. Food Futures works collaboratively with employers and students to create meaningful work experiences, please contact us for more information.
Kitchen Help, Baker, Cake Decorator - Poco Loco Cocina Inc.
Poco Loco Cocina Inc. is looking for a Kitchen Help - Baker - Cake Decorator
Poco Loco Cocina Inc., a specialty food producing commercial kitchen specializing in gluten free, sugar free, low carb food is looking for more team members. Are you a creative person who loves making a difference all while having fun? Do you take pride in what you create? If so, come join our team. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated team player. Someone who takes pride in their work. The food we offer is unique and makes a difference to our customers. The work we do is important to the health and
wellbeing of the clients we serve.
Job Type: Flexible - Part time/Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday – 9 am to 5 pm – (Flexible Evenings and weekends)
Salary: starting at $16 per hour – negotiable based on experience – Unlimited Growth Potential
Location: 4503 Gateway Blvd., Edmonton, AB – Free onsite parking – Bus route in front of facility
Skills and key competencies:
• Ability to stand for long periods of time in the kitchen
• Baking experience
• Cake decorating an asset
• Good communication skills – ability to read and understand recipes in English
• Time management – ability to complete tasks and multitask in a timely manner
• Attention to detail – ability to get the task completed correctly
Responsibilities:
• Prepare, bake, decorate, cakes, cupcakes, pastries, cookies and such as described in recipes
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, such as mixers, blenders, ovens
• Clean and maintain station in practicing proper sanitation protocols
• Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes
• Maintain logs such as temperature, production, etc.
Qualifications:
• Enrolled in an Alberta post-secondary institution or graduated within the last 12 months
• Resident of Alberta
• Able to legally work in Canada without sponsorship
Please send resume and cover letter to email: admin@pocoloco.ca
Qualified applicants will be forwarded to potential employers. All hiring decisions/negotiations are made by the employer and the student candidate. Food Futures works collaboratively with employers and students to create meaningful work experiences, please contact us for more information.
Calgary (and surrounding) Placements
Marketing & Communication Intern - K Kim Chi
K Kim Chi is looking for a "Marketing & Communication Intern"
Work Period: Jan - April 2024
Job description
Execute, measure, and report on strategic marketing plans
Support the marketing team with research to identify opportunities and support team decisions about how to reach our targets
Contribute to content creation for various channels, including all our social media platforms
Support marketing processes and project coordination
Support all things data - metrics, analytics, email lists and more
Be part of a supportive team full of kind and highly driven people
desired qualifications:
Currently enrolled, or recent graduate (within the last 12 months), of an Alberta post-secondary in a related program (Business, Journalism, Marketing, English, Graphic Design, New Media Design)
Hourly wage: $15
Schedule of work: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
location/address of the work: 3530 11a St NE #4, Calgary, AB T2E 6M7
Marketing Coordinator (Junior) - LAST SPIKE BREWERY LTD.
Last Spike Brewery is Hiring a Marketing Coordinator – Junior
Position Title: Marketing Coordinator – Junior
Reporting to: General Manager; Marketing Coordinator - Lead
Direct Reports: None
Indirect Reports: None
Position Purpose
The junior Marketing Coordinator is responsible for supporting the lead Marketing Coordinator with design and production of sales and marketing assets, social media postings, merchandising and will work closely with the Sales team and any external 3 rd stakeholders in this area of expertise.
Support to packaging operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Support the design and production of;
Point-of-sale materials including but not limited to posters, flyers, and shelf talkers,
Sell sheets and other technical information,
Event materials including but not limited to banners, flags, giveaways, and booth format,
On-premise items such as signage, tap handles, coasters, and glassware,
Branded apparel,
Branded labels, trays, cartons, and other packaging materials for Last Spike brands,
contract customer brands, and retail customer special projects,
Internal signage and documentation as required such as health and safety signage,
Website management;
Manage content for accuracy and relevancy,
Manage 3 rd party stakeholders process and content,
Social Media Assets;
Work with external stakeholders to ensure social media assets are to brand, relevant, coherent, and available when required.
Retail channel support;
Support the retail store sales channel – physical and online - for all branded apparel and beverages available to sell.
Sales support;
Provide internal sales support to Sales team,
Coordination of allocation of point-of-sale materials and distribution of sample products,
Supervision of Buy-Sell agreements with on-premise customers,
Events;
Participate in events as and when required.
General
Ensure all provincial liquor board rules and regulations are adhered to,
Develop, maintain, and update SOPs for all processes under the remit of this position,
engaging other team members where required.
Provide position back-fill as and when required.
Participate in projects as and when required.
Assist with general brewery operations as and when required.
Work with Health and Safety representative to ensure LSB work environment is safe and prosperous.
Other duties as assigned.
Ensure operational areas are kept clean and tidy.
Qualifications, Experience, and General Requirements
Working towards a degree level in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Web and Multi- Media, or New Media with 2+ years of related experience,
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro),
Proficiency in video content creation and editing considered an asset,
Related graphic design, website creation, film and audio production experience are preferred,
Readiness to take the initiative on projects and proactively assess creative needs,
Confident and effective communicator with an eye for detail,
Have an open and collaborative style and can readily adapt to changing needs,
Has the ability to articulate complex ideas through simple, clear, and engaging visuals,
Organized and pro-active with the ability to prioritize a busy workload and consistently deliver high quality work, often to tight deadlines,
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the confidence to interact effectively and respectfully with all levels of internal and external stakeholders,
Ability to receive and deliver written and verbal instructions and act on them accordingly,
Capable of working in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment with the ability to multi-task, be flexible, and to prioritize tasks in order to achieve goals and objectives.
Entrepreneurial spirit and strong work ethic with acute attention to detail and high-quality expectations.
Team player who offers a professional appearance and presentation.
Proficient computer skills.
Physical Requirements
Ability to bend, kneel, climb, crawl, push, pull, and stand for long periods.
Capable of lifting, moving, and carrying up to 75 pounds repeatedly.
At ease with working from heights including climbing ladders.
Able to work in hot, cold, wet, and noisy conditions. Some outdoor work may be required.
Available to work shift patterns, overtime, and weekends as and when needed with advance discussion.
(Cochran) Production and Packaging Assistant - Real Treat Kitchen Ltd.
Real Treat Kitchen Ltd. is looking for a Production and Packaging Assistant.
Job Description
Real Treat is an award-winning producer of organic gourmet cookies. Our products are available across North America in partnership with retailers such as Whole Foods and Loblaws, and many more independents and gift companies. We are a small team that works hard to achieve great things in our modest production space. We share a love for delicious food in beautiful packages and take great pride in the quality of our work.
The student will assist the Head Baker with ingredient preparation and portioning, as well as cookie packaging and order fulfillment. The student will assist with record keeping to ensure traceability of ingredients and end products from procurement through fulfillment. This is an excellent opportunity to obtain firsthand experience in all stages of food production and the protocols related to organic certification.
Duties/roles of the job
Assist Head Baker with dough preparation
Maintain traceability records pertaining to receiving of ingredients batch records, and fulfillment
Package baked cookies
Prepare products for shipment
Ensure accuracy of order fulfillment
Complete basic administration to ensure orders are processed through the system
Assist with receiving ingredients and other materials – this requires some moderate lifting up and down stairs
Work with the team to achieve daily production milestones
All work is completed while standing, so a good pair of shoes will be your best friend. Quick hands with a talent for precision are required to achieve the day’s production milestones to our exacting standards. If a favourite podcast or playlist will help you find your groove, feel free to plug in your earbuds! (We all do.)
Qualifications
Must be currently enrolled or a recent graduate of an Alberta post-secondary institution in a related field of study.
Must live in Cochrane, or Calgary, with access to reliable transportation.
AB Health Food Safety Level 1
Must have excellent manual dexterity (quick hands) and attention to detail
Strong work ethos
Physically fit such that working from a standing position, bending and lifting, often on stairs, are comfortable activities
Above all else, we value kindness, a sense of humour, and a can-do attitude!
Previous experience is not required, as we will train you, but we will be looking for a track record that demonstrates a strong work ethic, attention to detail, reliability and a positive demeanour.
Hourly Wage $15/hr
Hours worked per week and schedule of work: 30 – 40 hours per week, depending on order volume. Monday to Friday between 9am-5pm.
Location of work: 65 Carolina Drive, Cochrane
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Qualified applicants will be forwarded to potential employers. All hiring decisions/negotiations are made by the employer and the student candidate. Food Futures works collaboratively with employers and students to create meaningful work experiences, please contact us for more information.