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Food Distribution Assistant
November 25, 2025
Job Description/Job Description
Food distribution assistant
35h / week - One-year position, renewable
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a reliable and dynamic individual to join our food distribution team. The person will work in two of our programs: food support, which takes the form of a grocery store open 5 days a week, and mobile markets, organized in the summer in three neighborhood parks and year-round in seniors' homes.
It's a job that requires both physical effort and attention to detail. We are looking for a dynamic, calm person with great adaptability, good organizational skills, sound judgment and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This person will be responsible for the logistical support of our programs to ensure a dignified and professional experience for our participants.
About Dépôt Centre Communautaire d'Alimentation?
We are a non-profit organization founded in 1986 that works with community partners to address the root causes of hunger and poverty in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (NDG) and surrounding neighbourhoods in ways that ensure dignity, engagement and the development of human potential. We offer many food-focused programs to support food security and healthy eating habits among youth, families and individuals. Our activities are organized around four main pillars: sharing, cultivating, cooking and mobilizing. To find out more, visit us!
The Depot is committed to creating an organizational culture rooted in our core values. We are actively working to integrate anti-oppression and anti-racism into our practices, recognizing that this is a continuous process of learning and growth. As part of this process, we strive to recruit a team that reflects the diverse identities and experiences at NDG, ensuring that our work remains inclusive and community-focused.
Main tasks :
- Assist the team in setting up and running the food distribution service (Marché Dépôt):
- Product marketing;
- Delivery management (unloading trucks, continuous product rotation, etc.);
- Sorting and bagging of bulk products (nuts, rice, pulses);
- Help participants choose the products they want to put in their baskets;
- Keep the space clean, safe and welcoming;
- Assist in all relevant tasks according to the needs of the department (especially on the road: collect food from our many partners, carry out a home delivery route....)
Assist the Mobile Markets team in their operations:
- Participate in market logistics;
- Help set up and maintain the market stall;
- Discuss with customers, provide information, nutrition resources, and share ideas on food preparation to help sell market products;
- Market cash register.
Assets:
- Strong interest in our vision
- Experience in logistics and the fruit and vegetable sector;
- Have a letter of eligibility for the Emploi Québec wage subsidy
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Food Distribution Assistant
35h/week - one year, renewable
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a reliable and dynamic person to join our food distribution team. The person will work in two of our programs: food support, which takes the form of a grocery store open 5 days a week, and the mobile markets, held in the summer in three neighborhood parks and year-round in senior housing.
It's a job that requires both physical effort and attention to detail. We're looking for a dynamic, calm person with great adaptability, good organizational skills, sound judgment and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This person will be responsible for the logistical support of our programs to ensure a dignified and professional experience for our participants.
About the Depot Community Food Centre:
Founded in 1986, The Depot Community Food Centre is a community-based non-profit organization that works collaboratively with its community to address the root causes of hunger and poverty in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (NDG)and the surrounding areas in a manner that ensures dignity, engagement and the development of human potential. We offer many food-based programs to support the food security and healthy eating habits of youth, families and individuals. Our activities are built around four main pillars: share, grow, cook and mobilize. To learn more about us, visit our website!
The Depot is committed to creating an organizational culture rooted in our core values. We are actively working to embed anti-oppression and anti-racism in our practices, acknowledging that this is an ongoing process of learning and growth. As part of this journey, we strive to build a team that reflects the diverse identities and lived experiences of NDG, ensuring that our work remains community-driven and inclusive.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks:
Assist the team in setting up and running the food distribution service (Marché Dépôt):
- Product stocking;
- Managing deliveries (unload trucks, product rotation, etc.);
- Bag products (nuts, rice, beans);
- Accompany participants in the grocery store while they are shopping;
- Keep the space clean and welcoming;
- Any relevant supporting tasks according to the needs of the department (especially off-site: collecting food from Moisson Montréal, carrying out a home delivery route....)
Assist the Market team with market presentations:
- Participate in market logistics;
- Help set up and maintain market displays;
- Interact with customers, provide information and share ideas on food preparation to help sell market products;
- Run the market cash register.
Assets:
- Strong interest for our vision of a thriving, resilient community where nutritious, accessible food is a basic human right
- Experience in logistics and the produce industry;
- Able to speak other languages;
- Possess a letter of eligibility for the Wage Subsidy from Emploi Québec
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Requirements/Requirements
Veuillez vous référer à la liste des compétences demandées/Please refer to the list of required skills
Compétences demandées/Required skills
Specific skills and experience required:
- Able to work independently and as part of a team in a diverse community environment;
- Physical and outdoor work: very good physical condition and stamina to repeatedly carry loads up to 50 lbs;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
- Able to prioritize and multi-task;
- Able to solve simple everyday problems; ;
- Driver's license and ability to drive a 12-foot truck (mandatory);
- Good knowledge of spoken French. The Depot has assessed the actual language requirements for this position and concluded that a basic knowledge of the English language is necessary to interact with our English-speaking participants and customers.
- Available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for shifts that can extend to 8pm. The person will work an average of 2 evenings per week.
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Specific skills and experience required:
- Able to work independently and as part of a team in a diverse community environment;
- Physical and outdoor work: very good physical condition and stamina to repeatedly carry loads of up to 50lbs;
- Strong interpersonal communication skills;
- Able to prioritize and multitask;
- Able to do day-to-day problem solving;
- Driver's license and ability to drive a 12-foot truck (mandatory);
- A good command of spoken French is required. The Depot has assessed the language needs for this role and determined that basic - English skills are necessary. We expect you to be able to effectively interact with both our participants and clients who speak English.
- Available to work until 8pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. You would work an average of 2 evenings per week.
Advantages/Advantages
Working conditions:
- Salary: 21.04$ / hour;
- 35 hours / week;
- Group health insurance, including partial dental coverage, after the probation period;
- More than 6 weeks' paid absence per year, in proportion to hours worked:
- 4 % vacation pay (equivalent to 2 weeks per year of service) ;
- An extra week's paid vacation in August during the summer shutdown;
- Additional paid vacations during the holiday season (December-January) ;
- nine health days (including sick leave under the Act respecting labour standards);
- paid holidays.
- A stimulating work environment with motivated staff and a strong work ethic.
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Working conditions:
- Salary: $21.04 / hour;
- 28 hours / week;
- Group health insurance, including partial dental coverage, after the probation period;
- Over 6 weeks of paid time off per year, prorated to hours worked, including:
- 4% vacation pay (equivalent to 2 weeks);
- One additional week's paid vacation in August during the summer closure;
- Extra paid time off during the end-of-year holidays (December-January);
- Nine health days (including sick leave as per the Labor Standards Act);
- Paid statutory holidays.
- A vibrant workplace with a motivated team and a strong work ethic.
