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Overview Join to apply for the Procurement & Aggregation Coordinator role at GoodWork Environmental Jobs . Location: Hybrid work from home and on-site when necessary. Between Nelson, Castlegar and Trail, BC. Organization: Kootenay Food Council. This project supports regional food access organizations by pooling resources, strengthening purchasing power, and improving food access across the Kootenay and Boundary regions. The Procurement & Aggregation Coordinator will organize purchasing activities, coordinate logistics, and support participating organizations to access more food, more equitably, while reducing food waste. The coordinator will work with a team of 3 regional partner coordinators. Location: This project will largely be remote and will involve some travel and on-site tasks (locations may vary between Nelson, Castlegar and Trail). Responsibilities Network Coordination Act as the primary contact for participating food access organizations, food hubs, and other partners. Facilitate regular communications, check-ins, and meetings to align procurement efforts. Support collaborative decision-making and relationship building across the network. Outreach and coordinate volunteers. Procurement & Aggregation Coordinate purchasing orders from multiple organizations to consolidate demand. Liaise with regional producers, distributors, and suppliers to source food products. Work with partner organizations on aggregation efforts to manage product listings, inventory, and distribution coordination. Support food recovery opportunities by matching surplus food with community needs. Logistics & Administration Oversee ordering, invoicing, and documentation of procurement activities. Track deliveries, product flows, and aggregation logistics across the region. Maintain records of suppliers, products, and purchasing data. Monitor budgets and ensure activities align with project requirements and funding agreements. Community Impact & Reporting Collect and summarize data on food distributed, organizations served, and community impacts. Prepare reports and updates for funders, project partners, and the Kootenay Food Council. Help identify gaps, challenges, and opportunities for scaling and sustainability. Qualifications Strong organizational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and partners. Experience in food systems work, supply chain logistics, or community food programs (preferred). Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to support hands-on tasks as needed, such as meeting orders or recovered food deliveries, repacking products, and preparing items for distribution. Ability to safely lift and move boxes weighing up to 5060 lbs. Familiarity with procurement processes, budgeting, and basic financial tracking. Comfortable with digital tools and platforms. Ability to work independently and as part of a regional team. Knowledge of the Kootenay-Boundary food system and community food access landscape is a strong asset. Compensation & Term Rate: Contract Position: $25.00 - $27.50 (depending on experience) Hours: 20-25 hrs/week Contract Term: Minimum 6 months, possible extension How To Apply Please send your resume and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role to by Sept 12th. Please mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca. Contract begins immediately! Senioriry level, Employment type, Job function notes are omitted to maintain clarity and structure. #J-18808-Ljbffr