[getsmart-l] Two Toronto Job Postings for Local Food Plus: Deadline Friday, September 7

[John O'Gorman]

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From: TFPC - Toronto Food Policy Council 
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Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 11:44 AM
Subject: Two Toronto Job Postings for Local Food Plus: Deadline Friday,September 7



>>> "Lori Stahlbrand" Lori at localfoodplus.ca> 9/4/2007 4:11 PM >>


Local Food Plus (LFP) is currently accepting applications for two jobs - a Certification Manager and a Communications Manager. Both jobs are three days/week, based in Toronto. The postings close this Friday, September 7th. LFP is an award winning non-profit organization that brings farmers and consumers to the table to share in the benefits of environmentally and socially responsible food production. We are committed to building and fostering local sustainable food systems by certifying farmers and processors and linking them with local purchasers. The job postings are below, or you can find them on our website at www.localfoodplus.ca."


Lori 

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Lori Stahlbrand
President
Local Food Plus
1965 Queen Street East, Suite 2
Toronto, Ontario M4L 1H9
Tel: 416-699-6070 ext. 222
Email: lori at localfoodplus.ca
www.localfoodplus.ca
PLEASE NOTE NEW EMAIL AND WEBSITE.
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JOB POSTING
LOCAL FOOD PLUS (LFP)
CERTIFICATION MANAGER

One-year contract, three days/week based in Toronto, Ontario

Local Food Plus (LFP) is a non-profit organization committed to growing
environmentally, socially and economically sustainable local food systems, in order to
foster vibrant regional economies.

Job Description:
Local Food Plus (LFP) has developed a certification system that identifies farmers and
processors who are producing food in ways that are environmentally and socially
sustainable. The job of the Certification Manager is to manage this system and ensure
that it runs smoothly and efficiently. The LFP standards and certification system form
one of three pillars of the organization. The others pillars are the LFP market
development program, which opens new markets for certified farmers and processors,
and the public education program. In order for these programs to be effective, the
certification system has to function smoothly. It is also an important way that LFP
receives feedback from farmers and processors.

Responsibilities:
? Work primarily by phone with farmers and processors across Ontario, with an
emphasis on the Greenbelt
? Support farmers and processors through the LFP certification process by answering
their questions and assisting them in filling out required LFP forms
? Administer all aspects of inspection, certification, and recertification
? Report any feedback from farmers and processors about LFP certification or other
related matters to the President and Vice President
Qualifications:
? Experience with both conventional and sustainable farm practices
? Experience with agricultural certification systems such as organic or agricultural
management programs such as the Environmental Farm Plan
? Excellent communication, organizational and computer skills
? Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
? A strong commitment to growing local sustainable food systems according to LFP
principles
? Knowledge of the Ontario Greenbelt an asset

Compensation:
$45,000 annually, pro-rated for three days/week, plus a full benefits package

LFP is an equal opportunity employer and invites applications from all interested
individuals.

Please submit a detailed cover letter, resume and three references by email only to
hr at localfoodplus.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for
interviews will be contacted.

Date Posted: August 7, 2007
Application Deadline: September 7, 2007

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JOB POSTING
LOCAL FOOD PLUS (LFP)
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

One-year contract, three days/week, based in Toronto, Ontario

Local Food Plus (LFP) is a non-profit organization committed to growing
environmentally, socially and economically sustainable local food systems, in order to
foster vibrant regional economies.

Job Description:
Local Food Plus (LFP) works in three main ways to help grow local sustainable food
systems - through a certification system that identifies farmers and processors who are
producing food in ways that are environmentally and socially sustainable, a market
development program that opens new markets for certified farmers and processors, and
a public education program. The primary tools for communicating about all of these are
the LFP website and targeted newsletters. The job of the Communications Manager is to
ensure that both the website and the newsletters are of top quality - dynamic, credible,
current, informative, and smart.

Responsibilities:
? Produce regular newsletters for LFP stakeholders and the general public
? Write, edit and post material for the LFP website

Qualifications:
? Excellent journalistic skills; ability to write in an accessible and engaging manner
? Excellent research and interviewing skills
? Excellent communication, organizational and computer skills
? Knowledge of agricultural and food system issues
? Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
? A strong commitment to growing local sustainable food systems according to LFP
principles.
? Knowledge of the Ontario Greenbelt an asset

Compensation:
$45,000 annually, pro-rated for three days/week, plus a full benefits package

Local Food Plus is an equal opportunity employer and invites applications from all
interested individuals.

Please submit a detailed cover letter, resume and three references by email only to
hr at localfoodplus.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for
interviews will be contacted.

Date Posted: August 7, 2007
Application Deadline: September 7, 2007

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