Feeding Future School Support

School District 72 operates throughout a large geographic area. Campbell River and Quadra Island schools and our school board office are located on the traditional territory of the Liǧʷiɫdaxʷ people. School District 72 also encompasses the traditional territory of the Klahoose (Cortes), K'ómoks (Sayward), and χʷɛmaɬkʷu (Bute Inlet) First Nations.

SUPPORT STAFF

Position: Feeding Future School Support

Posting Number: SY2627-FF-003

Term of Employment: Temporary

Start Date: November 03, 2026 to June 30, 2027

Hours/Day/FTE: 2 Hours/day, Monday to Friday

Wage/Salary: $27.03/hour

Deadline to Apply: 4:00pm on Tuesday October 27, 2026

Join Our Team

School District 72 is looking for a Feeding Future School Support to join our team of professionals at Cortes Island School who strive to bring the district's learning beliefs to life.

School District 72 (Campbell River) is located on the east coast of central Vancouver Island, extending north to Sayward and south to Oyster River. The district also includes the outer islands of Read, Cortes, and Quadra. The district serves over 5,600 students in 18 schools with a diverse range of programs that are progressive and responsive to the educational needs and interests of students.

The district respects and values the relationships with all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who reside in these territories. It is with respectful consideration that the programs and services provided to students and staff acknowledge their histories, cultural contributions, and contemporary concerns.

About the Role

Reporting to the School Administrator and Feeding Futures Administrators, the Feeding Futures School Support position plays a vital role in supporting the school meals program which may prepare breakfast, lunch and snack options to students throughout the school year.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Prepare lunch menus in accordance with established practices and standards ensuring daily menus and foods are nutritionally balanced.
• Prepare, cook, assemble complete meals for lunch and grab-and-go items for breakfast and snacks using proper food handling techniques.
• Review and maintain inventory levels, placing online orders when replenishment is required.
• Receive, check and verify delivery of goods.
• Establish stock rotation system to minimize loss of food.
• Ensure that equipment and supplies used to perform duties are stored and maintained in a clean and orderly manner.
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to the school district.
• Review school allocated budget for Feeding Futures to ensure costs are not exceeding established budget.
• May be required to conduct pick-up and deliveries from local partners throughout the Campbell River area.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Bring your Expertise

• Six months previous experience in working with children such as volunteering or parenting.
• Completed Food Safe certificate is an asset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Knowledge of basic first aid is an asset.

Contribute to Our Success

The Campbell River School District proudly developed a strategic plan for 2024-2028 that prioritized the following:

• Honour Indigenous World Views and Perspectives
• Student-Centred Learning Environments
• Evolving for Tomorrow

The following commitments are essential to all positions within the Campbell River School District:

• Commitment and adherence to workplace policies, procedures & practices.
• Commitment to standards of conduct, including behaving in a manner that is: respectful, professional, team-oriented, collegial, collaborative, ethical, honest, and trustworthy.
• Commitment to understand and implement the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

Join Our Community

Campbell River is a scenic, oceanfront community framed by extensive waterfront, west coast forests and snow-capped mountains. The area is renowned for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities such as skiing, kayaking, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, golf, and endless opportunities to experience nature. The moderate climate allows residents to participate in numerous outdoor activities on a year-round basis.

Experience the Benefits of SD72

• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• The opportunity to grow your career in a small district.
• Progressive leadership team.
• Positive collegial culture with a great sense of community.

Employees are eligible for extended health and dental benefits, life insurance, and participation in a pension program as outlined in the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 723 along with competitive vacation and sick day entitlements.

Employment Equity

We value diversity of people to best represent the students and communities we serve as an equitable and inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, demographics and life experiences.

School District 72 is also committed to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment for all members of its workforce. Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an accessible process for all applicants (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodation is available on request.

How to Apply

Please submit applications through the School District 72 Job Connect Portal. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to complete a criminal record check.

Please ensure your application includes a cover letter stating the posting number, an updated resume and references, including most recent supervisor(s).

In accordance with Article 16.01 (a), “the applicant with the greatest seniority and having the required qualifications, skills and abilitytoperform the job applied forshall beawarded the position.”

The district reserves therightto employ methods of assessment to assess qualifications, skills and ability. Assessment of qualifications, skills and ability may include, but not limited to, hours of experience, proof of certification, testing, interviewing, probationary periods and so on.