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Senior Foodraising Manager - Quebec
Remote work. Must be based near Montreal or Quebec City
4505472006
<p><strong>Poste&nbsp;:</strong> Gestionnaire principal(e) du développement des partenariats en dons alimentaires (Québec)</p> <p><strong>Langues&nbsp;:</strong> Bilingue&nbsp;(français-anglais)</p> <p><strong>Service&nbsp;: </strong>Récupération alimentaire et partenariats</p> <p><strong>Supérieur(e)&nbsp;:</strong> Directrice de la collecte de dons alimentaires</p> <p><strong>Statut&nbsp;:</strong> Permanent, temps plein</p> <p><strong>Échelle salariale&nbsp;:</strong> Entre 75&nbsp;000&nbsp;$ et 85&nbsp;000&nbsp;$ par année, plus les avantages sociaux</p> <p><strong>Lieu de travail&nbsp;:</strong> À distance. Doit résider près de Montréal ou de Québec</p> <p><strong>Temps exigé sur le terrain&nbsp;:</strong> Environ 60&nbsp;% <br><br><strong><em>Votre passion peut faire une réelle différence&nbsp;: voici une occasion à ne pas manquer!</em></strong></p> <p><strong>Deuxième Récolte</strong> est la plus grande organisation de récupération alimentaire au Canada et une experte en récupération de denrées périssables. Nous récupérons des surplus alimentaires et de la nourriture invendue à tous les maillons de la chaîne d’approvisionnement pour les redistribuer à des organismes canadiens qui nourrissent les collectivités. Nous avons à cœur l’esprit de communauté, l’environnement, l’intégrité et la collaboration. Notre devise&nbsp;: <strong>Zéro gaspillage, zéro faim</strong>.</p> <p><strong>Rôle</strong></p> <p>À titre de <strong>gestionnaire principal(e) du développement des partenariats des dons alimentaires (Québec)</strong>, vous serez la figure de proue pour mener à bien notre mission de récupération des surplus alimentaire partout au Québec grâce aux solides partenariats que vous nouerez avec les entreprises du secteur alimentaire de la province. Votre rôle consistera à porter notre approche innovante de récupération alimentaire par la constitution d’un vaste réseau de fidèles donateurs en privilégiant les entreprises alimentaires capables de fournir de grands volumes de surplus. Le poste implique de nombreux déplacements dans la province de Québec et demande une étroite collaboration avec l’équipe des opérations et celle de la logistique pour assurer la récupération continue d’aliments par notre réseau d’organismes sans but lucratif. Bilinguisme obligatoire (français-anglais).</p> <p><strong>Tâches principales</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Élargir notre réseau&nbsp;:</strong> Par vos activités de réseautage, vos appels de sollicitation et vos présentations, vous identifierez les donateurs potentiels d’aliments et les inciterez à s’engager dans des partenariats durables.</li> <li><strong>Maximiser la qualité des dons&nbsp;:</strong> Vous relancerez les donateurs actuels et en dormance et en recruterez de nouveau afin d’assurer un approvisionnement constant de surplus alimentaires de grande qualité.</li> <li><strong>Promouvoir l’excellence opérationnelle&nbsp;:</strong> En collaboration avec diverses équipes interfonctionnelles, vous optimiserez les processus de dons et encouragerez les initiatives de récupération alimentaire à grande échelle.</li> <li><strong>Assurer l’approvisionnement continu&nbsp;:</strong> Vous veillerez à optimiser la livraison d’aliments en tirant profit de nos flottes internes et externes et de notre application Bouffe Récup pour que les aliments récupérés auprès des donateurs parviennent sans délai aux organismes sans but lucratif bénéficiaires.</li> <li><strong>Innover et adapter&nbsp;: </strong>Vous évaluerez la portée de notre rayonnement et recueillerez les commentaires des donateurs, puis vous vous en servirez pour améliorer nos stratégies et maximiser les retombées sociales.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualités requises</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Esprit entrepreneurial et ambition&nbsp;:</strong> Vous prenez des initiatives et transformez les défis en occasions en faisant preuve de créativité et d’ingéniosité.</li> <li><strong>Réseautage stratégique&nbsp;:</strong> Grâce à votre dynamisme et à votre sérieux, vous excellez à établir des liens solides et transformez chaque marque d’intérêt en partenariat durable.</li> <li><strong>Spécialiste de l’industrie alimentaire&nbsp;:</strong> Votre expérience des secteurs de l’alimentation ou de l’agroalimentaire et votre maîtrise du marché génèrent des résultats probants.</li> <li><strong>As du service à la clientèle&nbsp;:</strong> Votre passion capte l’intérêt des donateurs et fait en sorte que chaque interaction est significative et marquante.</li> <li><strong>Solide sens de la collaboration&nbsp;:</strong> Vous demeurez calme et optimiste même sous pression, vous naviguez parfaitement au sein d’équipes interfonctionnelles, et vous inspirez la réussite collective.</li> <li><strong>Autonomie, initiative et souplesse&nbsp;:</strong> Vous résidez dans la région de Montréal ou de Québec, détenez un permis de conduire de classe&nbsp;5, disposez d’un véhicule fiable et avez l’autonomie pour vous déplacer partout au Québec et parfois ailleurs au Canada.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Conditions</strong></p> <ul> <li>Salaire concurrentiel avec régime de pension d’employeur à cotisations déterminées.</li> <li>Offre généreuse de congés payés (quatre semaines de vacances au départ avec trois jours de congés personnels).</li> <li>Très bon régime d’avantages sociaux (incluant une couverture complète de soins de santé, de soins dentaires, de la vue et paramédicaux, un compte de dépenses de soins de santé, des congés d’invalidité et une assurance-vie).</li> <li>Programme d’aide aux employés et à la famille.</li> <li>Remboursement des frais de formation et de perfectionnement professionnel.</li> <li>Souplesse d’horaire et bon équilibre travail-vie personnelle.</li> <li>Possibilité de s’épanouir sur le plan professionnel et de contribuer réellement à la société.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Postulez sans tarder</strong><br>Soyez au premier plan pour faire progresser la sécurité alimentaire et la durabilité. Joignez-vous à <strong>Deuxième Récolte</strong>, une équipe pionnière et audacieuse!</p> <p><strong>Pour postuler, faites-nous parvenir votre CV et lettre de présentation via notre portail en ligne.</strong> Nous commencerons à examiner les candidatures dès réception, jusqu’à ce que le poste soit pourvu. Seules les candidatures en format électronique sont acceptées.</p> <p><strong>Deuxième Récolte</strong> s’engage à offrir un environnement de travail diversifié et accueillant pour tout son personnel. Nous encourageons fortement toute personne qualifiée, notamment si elle fait partie d’un groupe d’équité (personnes racialisées, de couleur ou autochtones, femmes, personnes handicapées et personnes LGBTQ2S+), à poser sa candidature.</p> <p><strong>Deuxième Récolte</strong> s’engage à mettre en place un processus de recrutement et de sélection inclusif et accessible. N’hésitez pas à nous joindre pour demander des mesures d’adaptation.</p> <p>-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p> <p><strong>Position: </strong>Senior Foodraising Manager, Quebec</p> <p><strong>Language: </strong>French - English Bilingual</p> <p><strong>Department: </strong>Food Recovery &amp; Partnerships<strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Reports to:&nbsp;</strong>Director, National Foodraising</p> <p><strong>Status:&nbsp;</strong>Permanent Full-Time</p> <p><strong>Salary Range: </strong>$75,000- 85,000 Per Annum Plus Benefits</p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Remote work. Must be based near Montreal or Quebec City</p> <p><strong>Time Required in the field: </strong>60% (approximate)<br><br><strong><em>The Opportunity Awaits—Where Passion Meets Impact!</em></strong></p> <p><strong>Second Harvest</strong> is Canada’s largest food rescue organization and the expert in perishable food recovery. We rescue surplus, unsold food from across the supply chain and redistribute it to non-profits across the country to feed communities. Demonstrating our values of community, environment, integrity and collaboration, we strive for <strong>No Waste</strong>. <strong>No Hunge</strong>r.</p> <p><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p>The <strong>Senior Foodraising Manager, Quebec </strong>will champion our mission to rescue surplus food by forging strong partnerships with Quebec’s food businesses. In this role, you will drive our innovative approach to food rescue to acquire and retain a diversified food donor network with an emphasis on high-impact food businesses that can provide substantial volumes of surplus food. Extensive travel across the province of Quebec and close collaboration with our operations and logistics teams is required to ensure a seamless flow of rescued food into our non-profit network. This is a French - English bilingual role.</p> <p><strong>Your Impact</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Expand Our Network:</strong> Identify and engage potential food donors through proactive networking, cold calls, and dynamic presentations to turn leads into lasting partnerships.</li> <li><strong>Boost Donation Quality:</strong> Recruit and re-energize both existing and lapsed donors, ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality surplus food.</li> <li><strong>Drive Operational Excellence:</strong> Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize donation processes and support impactful, large-volume food rescue initiatives.</li> <li><strong>Enhance Supply Assurance:</strong> Optimize rescued food delivery by leveraging our in-house and third-party fleets alongside the Second Harvest Food Rescue App, ensuring seamless end-to-end movement between donors and non-profit network.</li> <li><strong>Innovate and Adapt:</strong> Monitor outreach success, gather donor feedback, and fine-tune strategies to maximize community impact.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Who You Are</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Entrepreneurial &amp; Ambitious</strong>: You seize initiative, transforming challenges into opportunities with innovative, resourceful solutions.</li> <li><strong>Strategic Networker</strong>: You excel at forging robust connections, converting every lead into a lasting partnership through dynamic engagement.</li> <li><strong>Food Industry Expert</strong>: Backed by proven success in the food or Agrifood sector, your keen market insights fuel impactful results.</li> <li><strong>Client Champion</strong>: You are passionately committed to creating unparalleled donor experiences, ensuring every interaction is impactful and memorable.</li> <li><strong>Resilient Collaborator</strong>: Under pressure, you remain composed and positive, thriving in cross-functional teams while driving collective success.</li> <li><strong>Independent &amp; Flexible</strong>: Based in in the Montreal Metro area or the Quebec City Metro area, you are a self-starter with a valid Class 5 driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle and the readiness to travel across Quebec and to other regions of Canada.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p> <ul> <li>A competitive salary paired with a defined benefit employer-matching pension plan.</li> <li>Generous paid time-off package starting at four weeks’ vacation and three personal days.</li> <li>A robust benefits package including comprehensive health and dental coverage, vision care, paramedical, health care spending account, disability leave and life insurance.</li> <li>Employee and family assistance program.</li> <li>Education and professional development reimbursement.</li> <li>Flexible work hours and a commitment to work-life balance.&nbsp;</li> <li>Professional growth in a role that makes a real difference.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Apply Today</strong><br>Ready to lead at the forefront of food security and sustainability? Join us at <strong>Second Harvest</strong> and be part of a team that is not just meeting the standard but setting it.</p> <p><strong>To apply, submit your cover letter and resume using the online portal.</strong> Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Only electronic applications will be accepted.</p> <p><strong>Second Harvest</strong> is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those from equity-deserving groups, including racialized persons/persons of color, Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community.</p> <p><strong>Second Harvest</strong> is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment and selection process. Please let us know if you require any accommodations.</p>
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Senior Software Engineer
Remote
4505402006
<p>&nbsp;</p> <h1><em>Elevate Your Career and Impact at Second Harvest</em></h1> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Ontario, Canada</p> <p><strong>Date:</strong> July 2025</p> <p><strong>Department: </strong>Product</p> <p><strong>Reports to:</strong> Director of Product</p> <p><strong>Status:</strong> Full-Time</p> <p><strong>Salary:</strong> $88,000-$101,000 Per Annum Plus Benefits</p> <p><strong>Time Required on-site:</strong> Remote</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>The Opportunity Awaits—Where Passion Meets Impact!</strong></p> <p>Second Harvest is Canada’s largest food rescue organization and the expert in perishable food recovery. We rescue surplus, unsold food from across the supply chain and redistribute it to non-profits across the country to feed communities. Demonstrating our values of community, environment, integrity and collaboration, we strive for No Waste. No Hunger.</p> <p>If you are ready to bring your expertise and innovation to a mission-driven organization, this is your moment.</p> <p><strong>Enter Second Harvest…</strong></p> <p>Think we're just about redirecting food surplus? Think bigger.</p> <p>Here's why Second Harvest is your next career leap:</p> <ul> <li>Pioneers in food rescue, we are a renowned leader in perishable food redistribution across Canada.</li> <li>With a mission fueled by a no-waste, no-hunger ethos, we're not just changing the game—we're rewriting the rules.</li> <li>Our strategic approach aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), making every day a step towards global change.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>The Role:</strong></p> <p>As a&nbsp;<strong><em>Senior Software Engineer</em></strong>, you are responsible for the backend development of the Second Harvest Food Rescue App, ensuring robust and scalable solutions to support food rescue operations. This role involves writing and updating backend code, managing and optimizing cloud databases, functions and infrastructure within Microsoft Azure, leveraging its services to enhance app performance and reliability. Additionally, the engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement new features and maintain the app's backend systems, driving continuous improvement and innovation.</p> <p><strong>Your Impact:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop and maintain backend code and services for the Second Harvest Food Rescue App using, .NET and ASP.NET Core.</li> <li>Ensure the backend systems are scalable, secure, and efficient.</li> <li>Develop and maintain the cloud resources and services within Microsoft Azure, ensuring efficient and secure operations.</li> <li>Utilize various Azure services to enhance the application's performance, scalability, and reliability.</li> <li>Develop and maintain integrations with Microsoft Dynamics to streamline data flow and enhance system functionality.</li> <li>Set up and maintain continuous integration processes to ensure smooth and efficient development workflows.</li> <li>Develop and manage data pipelines to facilitate seamless data flow and processing.</li> <li>Assist full-stack engineers with frontend development, working with React to integrate backend services seamlessly.</li> <li>Understand and utilize our design system (Material) to maintain consistency and enhance user experience when needed.</li> <li>Identify opportunities to improve performance, enhance security and suggest process optimizations.</li> <li>Leverage AI tools to improve quality or speed of work.</li> <li>Maintain comprehensive documentation for all backend systems and processes.</li> <li>Collaborate with our other developers, sharing knowledge and workloads.</li> <li>Perform other related duties as required or assigned to support the overall goals of the organization.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Who You Are:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Backend developer with 5+ years’ experience</li> <li>Expertise in managing and optimizing cloud infrastructure within Microsoft Azure.</li> <li>Experience with database management systems like SQL Server, CosmosDB.</li> <li>Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.</li> <li>Meticulous approach to coding and system design to ensure high-quality deliverables.</li> <li>Capability to lead technical projects.</li> <li>Commitment to staying updated with industry trends and driving innovation.</li> <li>Proficiency in creating and maintaining comprehensive technical documentation.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Perks:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A competitive salary paired with a robust benefits package.</li> <li>Professional growth in a role that makes a real difference.</li> <li>Flexible work hours and a commitment to work-life balance.</li> </ul> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Apply For This Role:</strong></p> <p>Ready to lead at the forefront of food security and sustainability? Join us at Second Harvest and be part of a team that's not just meeting the standard but setting it. <a href="https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/secondharvest/jobs/4587642006">Apply today</a> and be the change you want to see in the world.</p> <p>Second Harvest is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those from equity-deserving groups, including racialized persons/persons of color, Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community.</p>
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Senior Foodraising Manager - Alberta
Etobicoke
4495910006
<h2><strong><em>Elevate Your Career and Impact at Second Harvest<br></em></strong></h2> <p><strong>Position:&nbsp;</strong><strong>Senior Foodraising Manager, Alberta</strong></p> <p><strong>Department: </strong>Food Recovery &amp; Partnerships<strong> <br>Reports to: </strong>Director, National Foodraising<br><strong>Status: </strong>Permanent Full-Time<br><strong>Salary Range: </strong>$75,000- 85,000 Per Annum Plus Benefits<br><strong>Location: </strong>Remote work. Must be based in the Calgary Metropolitan Area<br><strong>Time Required in the field: </strong>60% (approximate)<br><strong>Posting Date: </strong>May 15, 2025</p> <p><strong><em>The Opportunity Awaits—Where Passion Meets Impact!</em></strong></p> <p><strong>Second Harvest</strong> is Canada’s largest food rescue organization and the expert in perishable food recovery. We rescue surplus, unsold food from across the supply chain and redistribute it to non-profits across the country to feed communities. Demonstrating our values of community, environment, integrity and collaboration, we strive for <strong>No Waste</strong>. <strong>No Hunge</strong>r.</p> <p><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p>The <strong>Senior Foodraising Manager, Alberta</strong> will champion our mission to rescue surplus food by forging strong partnerships with Alberta’s food businesses. In this role, you will drive our innovative approach to food rescue to acquire and retain a diversified food donor network with an emphasis on high-impact food businesses that can provide substantial volumes of surplus food. Extensive travel across the province of Alberta and close collaboration with our operations and logistics teams is required to ensure a seamless flow of rescued food into our non-profit network.</p> <p><strong>Your Impact</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Expand Our Network:</strong> Identify and engage potential food donors through proactive networking, cold calls, and dynamic presentations to turn leads into lasting partnerships.</li> <li><strong>Boost Donation Quality:</strong> Recruit and re-energize both existing and lapsed donors, ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality surplus food.</li> <li><strong>Drive Operational Excellence:</strong> Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize donation processes and support impactful, large-volume food rescue initiatives.</li> <li><strong>Enhance Supply Assurance:</strong> Optimize rescued food delivery by leveraging our in-house and third-party fleets alongside the Second Harvest Food Rescue App, ensuring seamless end-to-end movement between donors and non-profit network.</li> <li><strong>Innovate and Adapt:</strong> Monitor outreach success, gather donor feedback, and fine-tune strategies to maximize community impact.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Who You Are</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Entrepreneurial &amp; Ambitious</strong>: You seize initiative, transforming challenges into opportunities with innovative, resourceful solutions.</li> <li><strong>Strategic Networker</strong>: You excel at forging robust connections, converting every lead into a lasting partnership through dynamic engagement.</li> <li><strong>Food Industry Expert</strong>: Backed by proven success in the food or Agrifood sector, your keen market insights fuel impactful results.</li> <li><strong>Client Champion</strong>: You are passionately committed to creating unparalleled donor experiences, ensuring every interaction is impactful and memorable.</li> <li><strong>Resilient Collaborator</strong>: Under pressure, you remain composed and positive, thriving in cross-functional teams while driving collective success.</li> <li><strong>Independent &amp; Flexible</strong>: Based in in the Calgary Metropolitan area, you are a self-starter with a valid Class 5 driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle and the readiness to travel across Alberta and to other regions of Canada.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p> <ul> <li>A competitive salary paired with a defined benefit employer-matching pension plan.</li> <li>Generous paid time-off package starting at four weeks’ vacation and three personal days.</li> <li>A robust benefits package including comprehensive health and dental coverage, vision care, paramedical, health care spending account, disability leave and life insurance.</li> <li>Employee and family assistance program.</li> <li>Education and professional development reimbursement.</li> <li>Flexible work hours and a commitment to work-life balance.&nbsp;</li> <li>Professional growth in a role that makes a real difference.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Apply Today</strong><br>Ready to lead at the forefront of food security and sustainability? Join us at <strong>Second Harvest</strong> and be part of a team that is not just meeting the standard but setting it.</p> <p><strong>To apply, submit your cover letter and resume using the online portal.</strong> Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Only electronic applications will be accepted.</p> <p><strong>Second Harvest</strong> is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those from equity-deserving groups, including racialized persons/persons of color, Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community.</p> <p><strong>Second Harvest</strong> is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment and selection process. Please let us know if you require any accommodations.</p> <h2><strong><em>&nbsp;</em></strong></h2>
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This national award, founded by Waterstone Human Capital, annually recognizes best-in-class Canadian organizations for having cultures that have helped them enhance performance and sustain lasting, positive results.

We're invested in the well-being of our employees and want to ensure that employees are treated fairly and equitably, and provided with opportunities for career development.

Second Harvest offers:

Enhanced benefits program with robust mental health supports

Salary structure that is competitive in our sector

Flexible hybrid work environment

Generous paid vacation and 10 paid sick days annually

We encourage applications from individuals who self-identify as belonging to equity-deserving groups such as (but not limited to) racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.

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