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This short break will allow our staff and volunteers to rest and recharge before the busy fall season.

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At The Depot, every staff member plays a role in supporting programs that connect community members, nourish individuals and families, and strengthen community ties.

Our values guide everything we do. We’re working to build an organizational culture that is inclusive, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive. We know this takes ongoing learning and growth. We aim to build a team that reflects the many identities and lived experiences in NDG, so our work stays rooted in the community we serve.

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the qualifications we’re looking for. Tell us why you’re up for the task — your lived experiences, skills, and passion all matter.

Job Opportunities

FOOD LITERACY WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

The Depot is looking for passionate Food Literacy Workshop Facilitators to lead hands-on cooking and food education workshops for children, youth, and families in schools, community centres, and at The Depot. Working alongside our community, facilitators create safe, welcoming, and inclusive spaces where participants build cooking skills, nutrition knowledge, and a deeper understanding of the food system.

  • 6-12 hrs/week
  • Part-time position (15-week contract), possibility to renew in 2027 
  • $20/hr 
 
Deadline to apply: Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 5 PM

Food Skills Manager

The Depot is seeking a collaborative and passionate Food Skills Manager to lead The Depot’s Cook stream, which includes our community meal program, community kitchens, and youth food literacy programming.

As a member of the leadership team, you will provide strategic leadership for our Food Skills programming, support a talented and engaged team, champion our Healthy Food Policy and strengthen community partnerships.

  • 35 hrs/week
  • Permanent position
  • $34.75/hr 
 
Deadline to apply: Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 5 PM

Canada Summer Jobs Positions (7 positions)

The Depot is looking to hire 7 positions this summer, each 8-week contracts (with the exception of the Urban Agriculture Assistant position, which is 12 weeks).

To be eligible for these positions you must be:

  • Between the ages of 15 and 30 (inclusive) at the start of the contract
  • Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or persons who have been granted refugee status in Canada
  • Be legally entitled to work in Quebec and have a valid SIN
 
Deadline to apply: May 12, 2026 at 5 PM
 

Request for Proposals: feasibility study

The Depot is seeking a consultant to conduct a feasibility study to support the potential transformation of our current food bank model into a marché solidaire — a community-based grocery store open to the public, with sliding-scale pricing.

  • Project start: as soon as possible 
  • Project completion: Mid-July 2026 
  • Budget: up to $15,000
 
Deadline to submit: May 17, 2026 at 5 PM

There are no job openings at this time, but we appreciate your interest in joining our team. Please check back soon!

Tips for your cover letter

Your cover letter is your chance to introduce yourself. Keep it polished and speak in your own voice. We want to get a sense of who you are and what excites you about this role.

Who you are.

Share your background, experiences, and what makes you want to be part of The Depot.

Why The Depot?

Tell us what connects you to our mission and values, and why this role feels meaningful to you.

What you’ll bring.

Highlight the skills, perspectives, and lived experiences you carry, and how you see yourself contributing to an inclusive, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive workplace.

Be yourself.

We don’t need a “perfect” letter — we want to hear your heart, your voice, and your enthusiasm.

“I’m genuinely glad to be part of an organization that not only does important work, but does it with intention, with heart, and with a real sense of responsibility to the people it serves.”

— Dave Laverdière
Mobile Market Coordinator

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