Anticipated Start Date
November 15, 2026
 

Employer
Company Name
Municipality of Jasper
Position Details
Number of Positions Available
1
Position Type(s)
Part-Time
Position Duration
Temporary
Staff Accommodation
No
Wage Range
$34.64 - $37.54 Hourly
Job Overview
About the position:  

Together with the guidance and support from the Community Development Manager, the Community Dinner Coordinator leads the successful delivery of the Municipality of Jasper’s Community Dinner Program – a flagship program that showcases Jasper’s diversity and builds community through sharing a meal together.

This position will begin on November 15, 2026, with an expected end date of April 15, 2027.

 Hours of work: 30 hrs per week, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. with evening hours on Sunday.

Days of work:     Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, with occasional Saturdays.

 

Work performed:  

Plan and Prepare

Seek external groups to co-host each community dinner – with an emphasis on engaging a diverse cross-section of the community.
Draw up, file and carry out partner agreements that lay out the roles of each group together with the municipality of Jasper to plan, prepare and serve dinners.
Recruit and coordinate Community Dinner Volunteers to set up, buss tables, control the flow of people and tear down the hall before and after each dinner.
Act as the primary liaison to the Health Inspector for Community Dinners.
Execute

Attend all Community Dinners as the lead from the Municipality of Jasper.
Together with the external group lead and team, participate in the preparation of community dinners. If the group does not have a designated Chef, act as the culinary lead in the preparation of Community Dinners for that group.
Inventory, monitor and replenish supplies used during Community Dinners.
Inventory, monitor, purchase and coordinate the use of food to prepare and serve Community Dinners.
Support and lead the group of Community Dinner volunteers who set up, buss tables, tear down, prepare and serve the dinner.
Monitor use of ingredients and ensure that any leftovers are utilized at the Soup for You Program through Glenda’s or the Jasper Food Recovery Program.
Monitor, tally and submit donations.
 

Debrief and Improve

Complete Community Dinner report each week including statistical data on each dinner. Review and identify opportunities for refinement or improvement.

Full Job Description:

 https://jasper.municipalwebsites.ca/UploadFiles/Docs/2024CommunityDinne…
Position Requirements
English Fluency Level required for position
Advanced
Job Requirements 
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Your resume and cover letter must clearly describe how you meet the following qualifications:

Required

• Food Handler Certification Course.

• Certificate in culinary services or program coordination, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

 Assets / Preferred

• Degree in culinary services or program coordination.

• Any food safety courses that meet section 31 of the Food Regulation in Alberta. (https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/health-rec…)

Application Details
How to Apply
Email
Contact Details
How to apply:  Submit a resume and cover letter in PDF format including 26.041 outlining your qualifications, experience and any relevant documentation to Human Resources: humanresources@jasper-alberta.ca. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Documents Required
Resume
Cover Letter