Community Canning Support Worker

Job Title: Community Canning Support Worker

Location: Type of Position:

• Full Time
• Part Time – Casual/On-Call
• Seasonal _______________________
• Year Round
• Contractor

Hours:

No pre-determined number of

hours, as need basis

Job Description:
The Community Canning Support Worker assists community members with preparing and

preserving foods using approved pressure canning and water bath canning methods. This may

include helping with foods such as tomatoes, fruits, vegetables, jams, sauces, and other

suitable foods.

The position is very casual and will be scheduled on an as-needed basis depending on

community interest, seasonal availability of produce, and planned workshops or activities. An

experienced individual may also be asked to lead or assist with community canning workshops

and demonstrations.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist community members with pressure canning and water bath canning.

• Demonstrate safe food preparation, processing, storage, and equipment use.

• Follow current approved food preservation and canning guidelines.

• Assist with the setup, cleanup, and organization of canning equipment and supplies.

• Lead or assist with community canning workshops and demonstrations when required.

• Provide clear, supportive instruction to community members with varying levels of

experience.

• Perform other related food preservation duties as required.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Strong practical experience with both pressure canning and water bath canning.

• Knowledge of safe home food preservation practices and current approved canning

methods.

• Experience preserving a variety of fruits and vegetables.

• Ability to safely operate pressure canners and other food preservation equipment.

• Comfortable teaching, demonstrating, and explaining canning techniques to others.

• Strong communication, patience, and interpersonal skills.

• FoodSafe certification is considered an asset.

• Previous experience facilitating workshops, community programming, food

preservation, gardening, or traditional food activities is considered an asset.

• Must be available on a casual, on-call basis, including occasional evenings or

weekends depending on community programming.

Created and Approved By: Matty Fedorowich Title: Human Resource Administrator

Date: October 2026

If interested, please submit your resume to [email protected]