Food Security Manager

*K’ómoks First Nation’s vision: We, the K’ómoks people, envision a prosperous and healthy Nation, in which we exercise our rights and title throughout our territory, honouring our people, lands, waters, cultures and languages.* *K’ómoks First Nation’s mission: K’ómoks First Nation ensures the well-being and self-sufficiency in all aspects of our Nation by asserting our rights and title while upholding our members.* **About the Role** Are you passionate about traditional foods, cultural knowledge, and helping communities reconnect with the land and sea? K’ómoks First Nation is looking for a dedicated, knowledgeable, and community-minded Food Security Manager to lead initiatives that strengthen food sovereignty, celebrate traditional harvesting practices, and support the health and well-being of K’ómoks members. This unique role brings together traditional Indigenous knowledge, land- and sea-based harvesting, food preservation, community education, and program development to help build a sustainable and culturally grounded food system. You'll oversee the operations of the K’ómoks Food Security Building, develop meaningful programs, and work closely with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community members to share knowledge and strengthen connections to traditional foods and practices. If you're passionate about bringing people together, sharing knowledge, and creating opportunities for future generations to learn and thrive, we'd love to hear from you! **What You'll Do** * Lead the development and delivery of K’ómoks food security programs rooted in traditional foods, plants, medicines, and cultural practices. * Oversee the daily operations of the Food Security Building and support the expansion of harvesting, processing, preservation, storage, and distribution programs. * Coordinate and participate in traditional land- and sea-based harvesting activities, including fishing, hunting, marine harvesting, and plant gathering. * Organize and facilitate traditional food preservation activities such as smoking, drying, canning, freezing, and rendering. * Develop a year-round seasonal harvesting calendar that reflects traditional ecological knowledge and cultural teachings. * Design and deliver hands-on workshops, cultural learning opportunities, and community education programs. * Work closely with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community members to support intergenerational knowledge sharing. * Coordinate equitable food distribution programs that improve access to traditional foods for K’ómoks households, Elders, and priority populations. * Build partnerships with community organizations, governments, and food security networks to strengthen programming and resources. * Engage community members, evaluate program outcomes, and identify opportunities for improvement. * Collaborate with K’ómoks departments to integrate food security initiatives into broader community health, wellness, and cultural programming. **What You Bring** * Lived experience