Date: June 2026

Department: Product

Reports to: Director of Product Development

Status: Contract Full-Time (8 weeks contract)

Rate of Pay: $27.20 per hour

Location: Etobicoke, ON

Work Type: Remote

The Opportunity Awaits—Where Passion Meets Impact!

Second Harvest is Canada’s largest food rescue organization and the expert in perishable food recovery. We rescue surplus, unsold food from across the supply chain and redistribute it to non-profits across the country to feed communities. Demonstrating our values of Innovation, Impact and integrity, 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:

The Quality Assurance Assistant will support the Product Development department in managing and enhancing the Second Harvest Food Rescue App. This position will aid in the identification of user technical issues within the app, creating detailed tickets and escalating concerns to the Development Team. This role will also support in conducting manual testing of bug fixes in order to verify solutions implemented in the app.

Your Impact:

• Execute manual and automated tests to ensure the quality, reliability, and usability of the Second Harvest Food Rescue App.
• Write, update, and maintain automated end-to-end tests using Playwright, following established patterns and best practices.
• Validate new functionality across web browsers and devices to ensure a consistent and accessible user experience.
• Identify, document, and track bugs clearly and thoroughly, including steps to reproduce and expected vs. actual behaviour.
• Re-test fixes and improvements to confirm issues are resolved and do not introduce regressions.
• Support regression testing before releases to help ensure smooth and reliable deployments.
• Review product requirements, designs, and user stories with a quality-first mindset, flagging potential edge cases early.
• Contribute to improving QA processes, test coverage, and documentation over time.
• Participate in daily stand-ups and team meetings with Product team to identify priorities and challenges.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned to support the overall goals of the organization.

Who You Are:

• Funded through Canada Summer Jobs, to be eligible for this opportunity, candidates must:
  • be Youth between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.
  • 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.
• Available to work for the entire contract duration.
• Detail-Oriented: you are proud of your work and know that cutting corners isn’t an option; you are thorough and accurate with strong data entry and data processing abilities.
• Organized: you have excellent project and time management skills; you have a very keen attention to detail, coupled with the ability to multitask.
• Communicative: you have a knack for making complex ideas seem clear and simple; team members and peers always know what you’re up to.
• Customer-Focused: you are slightly obsessive when it comes to user experience, and you strive to deliver a product that is second to none.
• Experienced in software quality assurance (at least 1 year).
• Familiar with Kanban boards such as Jira or Microsoft DevOps Boards.
• Knowledgeable in QA testing methodologies and practices.
• Able to perform smoke testing, system testing, system integration testing, and regression testing.
• Willing to hit the ground running, learn on the job, and resolve situations with a positive attitude.

Second Harvest Offers:

• A competitive salary well above minimum wage.
• Professional experience in a role that makes a real difference.
• Flexible work hours and a commitment to work-life balance.

Apply For This Role:

Ready to lead at the forefront of food security and sustainability? Join us at Second Harvest and be part of a team that's not just meeting the standard but setting it. Apply today and be the change you want to see in the world.

Second Harvest uses AI tools to assist with application screening. We monitor these tools to reduce bias and ensure fair evaluation based on skills and qualifications.

 Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Second Harvest is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those from equity-deserving groups, including racialized persons/persons of color, Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community.

Accessibility & Accommodations:

If you require any accommodations at any stage, please contact us via humanresources@secondharvest.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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: $60,000 - $70,000 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.

Administrative (10%):

• Regularly contribute to monthly/quarterly reports and support the creation of annual reports that include volunteer hours, number of volunteers, and program outcomes.
• Oversee data entry of national volunteers and placements into Raiser’s Edge.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned to support the overall goals of the organization.

Who You Are:

• Partnership-Minded: you are a people person who can leverage existing relationships to build program success.
• Detail-Oriented: you are proud of your work and know that cutting corners isn’t an option.
• Energized: you are always ready to take on new things and have fun doing it.
• Flexible: constant change motivates you to adapt and grow.
• Technical: you have a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of products; you also have experience working with Raiser’s Edge.
• Bilingual: Fluency in English and French is an asset.
• A minimum of three to five (3-5) years experience in the not-for-profit sector, with working knowledge of volunteer programs, community engagement, program management, CSR/employee engagement programs, or event management is ideal.
• Post-secondary education in volunteer management, human resources, social work, or similar field is preferred.

A Robust Compensation Package:

• A competitive salary paired with a robust benefits package.
• Comprehensive group insurance (health, dental, life, AD&D and Long-Term disability)
• Employer match contributions (3%) to a Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
• Access to parental leave top-up.
• 4 weeks of annual vacation & 1 additional day per year of service (max 30).
• 10 paid sick days & 3 personal days.
• Summer Half-Days to further extend long weekends & Winter holiday closure.
• Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Professional growth in a role that makes a real difference.
• Flexible work hours and a commitment to work-life balance.

Apply For This Role:

Ready to lead at the forefront of food security and sustainability? Join us at Second Harvest and be part of a team that's not just meeting the standard but setting it. Apply today and be the change you want to see in the world.

Second Harvest uses AI tools to assist with application screening. We monitor these tools to reduce bias and ensure fair evaluation based on skills and qualifications.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Second Harvest is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those from equity-deserving groups, including racialized persons/persons of color, Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community.

Accessibility & Accommodations:

If you require any accommodations at any stage, please contact us via humanresources@secondharvest.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.