Job Posting — Western NL Food Hub Summer Intern

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Western NL Food Hub Summer Intern

Food First NL is hiring for an 8-week full-time Canada Summer Jobs internship position. This role will be based in Corner Brook and supporting the activities of the Western NL Food Hub, a local food social enterprise. Details about the Food Hub can be found at www.nlfoodhub.ca. 

The Job

The Western NL Food Hub Summer Intern will have the following responsibilities: 

  • Assisting with the operations of the Western NL Food Hub, including receiving orders online, collecting food products from producers, packaging food products, transporting product to distribution points, and distributing product to customers

  • Assisting customers with payment using the online sales system

  • Communicating with customers and the general public about the Food Hub

  • Assisting producers with uploading products online

  • Becoming familiar with the Food Hub's online sales platform Local Food Marketplace

  • Problem solving any issues as they arise in a timely and effective manner

  • Supporting food safety and occupational health and safety throughout operations 

  • Helping to develop communications content for use on the Food Hub's social media and promotional emails

  • Participating in professional development training 

  • Promoting the Food Hub at community events

  • Participating as a member of the Food First NL team and contributing to evaluation, human resources, planning, and reporting activities of the organization as requested

  • Other duties as required

Canada Summer Jobs Requirements 

To be eligible, youth must:

  • be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period*

  • be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment** and

  • have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

*The youth must be 15 years of age at the beginning of the employment period. The youth may be more than 30 years of age at the end of the employment period as long as the youth was 30 at the beginning of the employment period.

**International students are not eligible participants. As the objective of the CSJ program is to support youth entering the Canadian labour market, the temporary nature of an international student's time in Canada does not allow for a long-term connection to the labour market.

International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, as well as those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa, or work visa are ineligible.

The Ideal Candidate 

This position requires some physical labour. The intern must be able to safely lift up to 50lbs and complete some repetitive tasks like placing food into bags. 

The intern must be living in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, for all of July to August 2025. Compensation will not be provided for relocation. 

The intern must have a full driver’s license. Willingness to drive an electric van and access to a personal vehicle are both assets. 

Please consider applying if many of the following characteristics apply to you and you are interested in growing your experience in the areas that don’t: 

  • You are excited about advancing Food First NL’s vision of a province where everyone can eat with joy and dignity

  • You have experience working in retail settings 

  • You are friendly and outgoing and enjoy interacting with people

  • You have experience working with non-profits, social enterprises, or in the community 

  • You are organized and detail-oriented

  • You have strong communication skills and you enjoy working as part of a team

  • You are comfortable taking direction and working independently

  • You are committed to equity and inclusion, take a trauma-informed approach, and you have experience interacting positively with groups who have been marginalized

  • You are reliable and punctual

  • You are a strong problem solver who strives to remain open-minded and level-headed

  • You are confident with computers and you have experience with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Calendar, Drive) 

  • You are able to work both in-person and online as required

If you have questions about the requirements of the positions, contact hiring@foodfirstnl.ca.

Compensation and Other Details

Wage: $24.37/hour 

Position Type: Full-time, temporary. 

Hours: 35 hours/week. Mostly during business hours but occasional evenings and weekends may be required. 

Internship Period: July 2 – August 29, 2025 (8 weeks) 

Leave time: 4% vacation pay provided and unpaid vacation days available as requested and approved by a supervisor. Sick and personal leave days available as needed. 

Location and Transportation: You must live in Corner Brook for the full contract period. A full driver’s license is required. Willingness to drive an electric van and access to a personal vehicle are both assets. 

Work Environment: This position requires some flexibility. You will be working from a combination of locations, including the Food Hub (17 Herald Ave, Corner Brook), from home, and occasionally at other community sites. This position requires a reliable home internet connection; a monthly stipend is available to assist with home internet and phone costs. 

How To Apply

Send a PDF of your resume and cover letter to hiring@foodfirstnl.ca by the end of the day on Monday, June 16. We thank everyone who applies, but only people selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Questions and contact for support in applying: hiring@foodfirstnl.ca 

Accommodations

Food First NL recognizes that systemic barriers related to gender, race and ethnicity, Indigeneity, ability, physical and mental health, age, and socio-economic status limit or prevent people’s equal access to power and resources within society. In order to address these barriers within our own organization and the broader community, Food First NL is committed to practicing equity in all aspects of our work, including hiring. We welcome the opportunity to discuss any accommodations you may require, both in the position itself and in the hiring process.

If you are a person with a disability who requires support applying, please contact us. We can also provide this job posting in alternative formats.

About Food First NL

Food First NL is a provincial non-profit organization with nearly twenty-five years of experience leading food security efforts. Food First NL’s mission is to advance everyone’s right to food in Newfoundland and Labrador. We envision a province where everyone can eat with joy and dignity. To learn more, visit foodfirstnl.ca or our social media @FoodFirstNL (Instagram, BlueSky, Facebook, YouTube).