CRFAIR is a not-for-profit community based organization that acts as a coordinating backbone to a network of food, farm and health organizations (The Good Food Network) working to promote healthy and sustainable food systems in the Capital Region. To learn more about our work, visit .
United Way BC Work Experience Grant is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.
We have three (3) work experience placements available in the area of Communications & Engagement.
The focus of grant funding is to support individuals who are recipients or eligible to receive income or disability assistance and who may have barriers to labour market participation.
To be considered for a position, and due to the nature of the grants, applicants must be:
- BCEA recipient or qualified to receive assistance under the Employment and Assistance Act; or
- On disability assistance or qualified to receive assistance under the Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Act; or
- Hardship Assistance (HA) recipients
- Income assistance through the Person with Persistent Multiple Barriers to Employment (PPMB) benefit
- Qualified to receive assistance from a Treaty First Nation that is funded through the Federal Department of Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada; or o Qualified to receive assistance from a First Nation Administering Authority that administers an Income Assistance Program on behalf of Indigenous Services Canada.
- Each participant must be legally able to work in British Columbia.
- Indigenous people receiving equivalent federal assistance, can participate in work experience projects that occur only on Indigenous reserves or Treaty Lands.
- Individuals who have previously completed a work experience placement through the Work Experience Opportunities Grant may participate again in limited circumstances.
Note: applicants do not need to be actively in receipt of income or disability assistance payments from the BC Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation (see BC social supports eligibility: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/income-assistance/apply-for-assistance) or the Government of Canada.
For applicants who are receiving income assistance, the stipend associated with this position is exempt from BC income eligibility calculations and will not affect the eligibility of individuals participating. Individuals will need to report income earned through the WEOG program for tracking purposes.
Job Descriptions
Community Engagement Assistant - 1 position available
As Community Engagement Assistant you will contribute to and execute Flavour Trails™* and Good Food Gathering event plans, participate in team planning meetings, support venues with “trail” assets (banner flags, posters, Map Pull Out distribution), provide in-person tabling and outreach support, and support with event setup and takedown. Ideal candidates value flexible, collaborative, creative work environments and are comfortable with both virtual and in person opportunities to create, connect and engage with the community. Must be comfortable speaking with the public. Some weekends and early evenings are required.
*Flavour Trails™ is a long standing community, agricultural, and food literacy program focused on connecting communities and consumers to local food producers and growers. Signature events in 2026: Saanich Strawberry Festival on July 5 and North Saanich Festival on August 15-16.
The Good Food Gathering in November brings together a wide cross section of community organizations, government, educators, funders, land stewards, students, growers, harvesters, and makers to be inspired by local change making efforts working at the intersection of food and culture, affordability, justice, and environment. The day digs into discussion on actions for collaboration and solutions that inform and advance our work, celebrates our champions and nourishes our relationships and spirits.
Physical Effort: Sit with arms unsupported while typing (computer work); Standing for long periods of time (occasional), lift and move approx 30 to 40lbs event totes, tents, and materials (if able).
Mental Effort: Focus on a variety of tasks; meet and project deadlines; meeting and event hosting/engaging with the public (often).
Sensory Load: Mostly low with occasional high sensory input during events and meetings as noted below.
Auditory: Overlapping conversations and shouting over noise;
Visual: Fast-paced movement—people, signage, safety markings; Fluctuating lighting (bright fluorescents or dim corners); High visual clutter—stacked boxes and supplies (occasionally)
Tactile: Cold or hot temperatures when outdoors (often)
Work Environment: Home office (often), community spaces, event venues indoors and outdoors, including farms (often), warehouse and commercial kitchen (occasional)
Digital / Visual Storytelling Assistant - 1 position available
As Digital & Visual Storytelling Assistant you will be tasked with supporting the content creation, social media management and social media strategy for CRFAIR’s online platforms including to support creating a more just, sustainable and healthy food system. In this position, you will be encouraged to utilize creative and innovative approaches to communication and engagement using social media, reels and short video, graphic art visual design and storytelling, and traditional media sources. You will coordinate and support the development of a social media campaign, support ongoing communications (newsletter, blog, content creation) and work with CRFAIR’s communications coordinator on promotions for events and initiatives. This position can be adapted to accommodate work from home needs. Photography and videography experience is an asset.
If hybrid (work from home and other locations):
Physical Effort: Sit with arms unsupported while typing (computer work); Standing and walking to take photos (occasional), lift and move approx 10lbs materials.
Mental Effort: Focus on a variety of tasks
Sensory Load: Mostly low with occasional high sensory input during events and meetings as noted below.
Auditory: Overlapping conversations and shouting over noise;
Visual: Fast-paced movement—people, signage, safety markings; Fluctuating lighting (bright fluorescents or dim corners); High visual clutter—stacked boxes and supplies (occasionally)
Tactile: Cold or hot temperatures when outdoors (occasionally)
Work Environment: Home office (often), community spaces, event venues indoors and outdoors, including farms (occasionally)
If solely work from home accommodation is required:
Physical Effort: Sit with arms unsupported while typing (computer work)
Mental Effort: Focus on a variety of tasks, communicating with team members online
Sensory Load: Mostly low
Auditory:
Visual: Computer screen
Tactile:
Work Environment: Home office
Good Food Gathering Assistant - 1 position available
As Good Food Gathering Assistant you will contribute to and execute the annual Good Food Gathering* event plans, participate in team planning meetings, support with event sponsorship identification and requests, help with event setup and takedown, and contribute to the event review and follow up reporting. Ideal candidates value flexible, collaborative, creative work environments and are comfortable with both virtual and in person opportunities to create, connect and engage with the community. Must be comfortable speaking with the public; graphic design experience is an asset. Possibility of very occasional weekend/early evening work.
*The Good Food Gathering in November brings together a wide cross section of community organizations, government, educators, funders, land stewards, students, growers, harvesters, and makers to be inspired by local change making efforts working at the intersection of food and culture, affordability, justice, and environment. The day digs into discussion on actions for collaboration and solutions that inform and advance our work, celebrates our champions and nourishes our relationships and spirits.
Physical Effort: Sit with arms unsupported while typing (computer work); Standing for long periods of time (occasional), lift and move approx 30 to 40lbs event totes and materials (if able).
Mental Effort: Focus on a variety of tasks; meet and project deadlines; writing report(s), meeting and event hosting (often)
Sensory Load: Mostly low with occasional high sensory input during events and meetings as noted below.
Auditory: Overlapping conversations and shouting over noise;
Visual: Fast-paced movement—people, signage, safety markings; Fluctuating lighting (bright fluorescents or dim corners)
Tactile: Cold or hot temperatures in warehouse (very occasional)
Work Environment: Home office (often), community spaces, event venues (occasional)
Additional Details for Above Positions:
- Start date: between June and September 2026, until all positions are filled
- Length: 20 weeks
- Hours: 8 hrs / week (Total 160 hours)
- Pay (by stipend): $300 biweekly ($3,000 for the full 20-week period)
What to expect from this work experience
These positions will center an equitable and decolonization lens to communications and engagement, and will emphasize the importance of civic engagement as means to create just, sustainable and equitable food systems.
Extra Perks of the Job
- Flexible hours
- Networking opportunities with local farmers & food makers, the Good Food Network, and other social impact organizations
- Hands on training and mentorship
How to Apply: Please send your resume with your last name as the name of the pdf document. Cover letters are encouraged and can be combined with your resume or sent separately. Additionally, in lieu of a cover letter, you can submit a 1 to 2 minute video. Send to [email protected] with Subject Line: “WEOG Application - Your Name.” Please also include how you found out about this job opportunity in your email.
*Note: If you have similar experiences, but do not meet these requirements exactly, we encourage you to go ahead and apply and elaborate in your video cover letter. CRFAIR is an equal opportunity organization and encourages applications from individuals from diverse communities, backgrounds, and experiences. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to ethnicity, race, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or parental status, veteran status, neurodiversity status and any other basis protected under Canadian and BC Human Rights legislation.*
Pay: $150.00 per week
Application question(s):
- The positions are funded through the United Way BC Work Experience Grant and is to support individuals who are recipients or eligibility to receive income or disability assistance. Please read the eligibility requirements before applying.
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Esquimalt, BC V9A 4V1
