National Volunteer Engagement Manager

Elevate Your Career and Impact at Second Harvest

Location: Flexible, can be based in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa, or Montreal.

Date: April 2026

Department: Volunteer Services

Reports to: Senior Manager, Volunteer Services

Status: Full-Time (New vacancy).

Salary: $57,500-$64,000 Per Annum Plus Benefits

Work Type: Remote (with occasional in-person responsibilities)

Travel Required – Domestic & National: 30% (approximate)

 

The Opportunity Awaits—Where Passion Meets Impact!

Second Harvest is Canada’s largest food rescue organization and expert in perishable food recovery.

We rescue surplus, unsold food from across the supply chain and redistribute it to not-for-profits across the country to feed communities. Demonstrating our values of community, environment, integrity, and collaboration, we strive for No Waste. No Hunger.

If you are ready to bring your expertise and innovation to a mission-driven organization, this is your moment.

Enter Second Harvest…

Think we're just about redirecting food surplus? Think bigger.

 

Here's why Second Harvest is your next career leap:

• Pioneers in food rescue, we are a renowned leader in perishable food redistribution across Canada.
• With a mission fueled by a no-waste, no-hunger ethos, we're not just changing the game—we're rewriting the rules.
• Our strategic approach aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), making every day a step towards global change.

 

The Role:

As the National Volunteer Engagement Manager, you will work to engage volunteers across Canada and be responsible for supporting the growth of our national volunteer program, with a focus on scaling corporate & community partnerships across the country. The incumbent will work closely with our field operations staff, corporate partners, and community groups to ensure that all volunteer engagement activity is well-executed and meets the high-quality standards for Second Harvest’s volunteer experience.

 

Your Impact:  

Group Volunteer Engagement (50%):

• Collaborate with our Development Team and corporate stakeholders to co-create meaningful and measurable volunteer experiences.
• Oversee the planning and execution of volunteer logistics for any national Second Harvest initiatives, including but not limited to, community events, food collections, snack packing, Feeding Our Future, gleaning program, etc.
• Work with a network of suppliers and vendors to coordinate the ordering and delivery of event supplies for snack packing.
• Support Second Harvest regional teams with in-person delivery of corporate and community engagement events.
• Provide support with the planning and day-of logistics for any national volunteer appreciation events and National Volunteer Week activities.

 

Volunteer Coordination (40%):

• Recruit, screen, train, and supervise national volunteers as Second Harvest’s volunteer program expands nationally.
• Maintain an active and engaged roster of community-based volunteers in key markets to support the business goals of each department at Second Harvest.
• Act as liaison between Field Operations staff and volunteers, ensuring that proper volunteer management protocols are being followed
• Provide volunteers with feedback, monitor volunteer satisfaction, and resolve concerns in a timely manner.
• Participate in cross department meetings as required to remain apprised of volunteer requirements.
• Ensure that all volunteers are appreciated and stewarded to maintain a large and dedicated volunteer base.
• Support strategic planning by assessing and evaluating the national Volunteer Program in an ongoing capacity.

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