United Way BC Work Experience Opportunities Grant

Three (3) Work Experience Placements Available in Communications & Engagement

United Way BC Work Experience Grant is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia. 

The focus of grant funding is to support individuals who are recipients or eligible to receive income or disability assistance and who may have barriers to labour market participation.  

To be considered for a position, and due to the nature of the grants, applicants must be:

  • BCEA recipient or qualified to receive assistance under the Employment and Assistance Act; or 

  • On disability assistance or qualified to receive assistance under the Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Act; or 

  • Hardship Assistance (HA) recipients 

  • Income assistance through the Person with Persistent Multiple Barriers to Employment (PPMB) benefit 

  • Qualified to receive assistance from a Treaty First Nation that is funded through the Federal Department of Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada; or o Qualified to receive assistance from a First Nation Administering Authority that administers an Income Assistance Program on behalf of Indigenous Services Canada. 

  • Each participant must be legally able to work in British Columbia. 

  • Indigenous people receiving equivalent federal assistance, can participate in work experience projects that occur only on Indigenous reserves or Treaty Lands. 

  • Individuals who have previously completed a work experience placement through the Work Experience Opportunities Grant may participate again in limited circumstances. 

Note: applicants do not need to be actively in receipt of income or disability assistance payments from the BC Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation (see BC social supports eligibility) or the Government of Canada.

For applicants who are receiving income assistance, the stipend associated with this position is exempt from BC income eligibility calculations and will not affect the eligibility of individuals participating. Individuals will need to report income earned through the WEOG program for tracking purposes.

Community Engagement Assistant - 1 position available

As Community Engagement Assistant you will contribute to and execute Flavour Trails™* and Good Food Gathering event plans, participate in team planning meetings, support venues with “trail” assets (banner flags, posters, Map Pull Out distribution), provide in-person tabling and outreach support, and support with event setup and takedown. Ideal candidates value flexible, collaborative, creative work environments and are comfortable with both virtual and in person opportunities to create, connect and engage with the community. Must be comfortable speaking with the public. Some weekends and early evenings are required.

Digital / Visual Storytelling Assistant - 1 position available

As Digital & Visual Storytelling Assistant you will be tasked with supporting the content creation, social media management and social media strategy for CRFAIR’s online platforms including to support creating a more just, sustainable and healthy food system. In this position, you will be encouraged to utilize creative and innovative approaches to communication and engagement using social media, reels and short video, graphic art visual design and storytelling, and traditional media sources. You will coordinate and support the development of a social media campaign, support ongoing communications (newsletter, blog, content creation) and work with CRFAIR’s communications coordinator on promotions for events and initiatives.  This position can be adapted to accommodate work from home needs. Photography and videography experience is an asset.

Good Food Gathering Assistant - 1 position available

As Good Food Gathering Assistant you will contribute to and execute the annual Good Food Gathering* event plans, participate in team planning meetings, support with event sponsorship identification and requests, help with event setup and takedown, and contribute to the event review and follow up reporting. Ideal candidates value flexible, collaborative, creative work environments and are comfortable with both virtual and in person opportunities to create, connect and engage with the community. Must be comfortable speaking with the public; graphic design experience is an asset. Possibility of very occasional weekend/early evening work.

Job Description & application details

Volunteer Position - CRFAIR Board Member

(Ongoing)

JOIN OUR BOARD 

CRFAIR is a regional leader in food security, offering critical collaboration programs and services to community organizations, networks, government, and industry. We envision a region where local, sustainable, and healthy food is celebrated, abundant, and central to the cultures, health, and well-being of all residents. Through coordinated action and strong partnerships, we work to advance a healthy, equitable, and sustainable food system in the Capital Region.

As an innovator in the sector, CRFAIR incubates and manages a range of initiatives through the Victoria Community Food Hub Society, a registered charity.

We are an inclusive employer committed to removing barriers for equity-deserving groups. Our Board Members oversee diverse programming and a seven-figure organizational budget.


The Opportunity
The CRFAIR Board of Directors is seeking two Members at Large with experience in the following areas: Human Resources Management, Legal, Fund Development. We are looking for individuals who can bring their expertise, energy, and strategic thinking to a collaborative, forward-looking Board.

Application

  • Please complete the application form and send it to jobs@crfair.ca

  • If you are interested but require more information, please email us. We are happy to discuss our work and its many benefits. 

  • Brenda and/or Sandra will confirm receipt of your email. 

  • Your application will be sent to the Board Recruitment Committee for consideration. 

Process for Selection 

  • A meeting is arranged (in person or zoom) within a few weeks of application. It is an opportunity for us to get to know each other better and provide more information. 

Attend Board Meeting 

  • If both parties are still interested, you will be invited to the next board meeting as a guest to meet the full board and see us ‘in action.’ 

  • We may also arrange a meeting with Senior Staff Leadership and a member of the Board Recruitment Committee.

Recommendation to Board 

  • If both parties agree, the Recruitment Committee will recommend you to the Board of Directors, who in turn vote 

  • Once accepted we will begin our work together to govern the work of CRFAIR and its sister organization, Victoria Community Food Hub Society.

Board Member Application Form