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Employee Group Casual Employee Workplace Type On-Site Hours Of Work (BCGEU) # of openings:
2
Pay Level
Hours Per Week (BCGEU):
Casual Employee – Hourly Rate
Employment Type
Days of Work (BCGEU):
Temporary Full Time
Internal Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Travel Frequency
External Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Competition ID
3364
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
This role reports to Institute for Sustainable Food Systems Director – Kent Mullinix.
Summary
The farm hand (Canada Summer Jobs) position at the KPU Farm Schools will assist in seasonal field work including harvesting, weeding, crop maintenance, and various other field tasks. As an education farm dedicated to regenerative farming practices and local food systems, this position requires someone who is passionate about regenerative agriculture, building local food systems, and food systems education.
Key Responsibilities
- Performing day-to-day farm tasks including transplanting, harvesting, post-processing, weeding and seeding, farm site cleaning
- Ensuring that farm irrigation system, equipment, and tools are well maintained in working order.
- Attend weekly meetings and provide updates to the Director and other team members.
Qualifications
- Meet all the Canada Summer Jobs Program eligibility requirements
- A keen interest in small-scale, regenerative agriculture
- Ability to work outside in all weather
- Physical ability to lift 45lbs repeatedly
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
- Class 5 driver’s license
- Strong communication skills and interest in working with a diversity of people
- Experience in farming is an asset
- Valid First Aid Certificate an asset
- Access to a vehicle for commuting to and from the farm is an asset
- Experience leading volunteers is an asset
Canada Summer Jobs Program Eligibility requirement
- be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period.
- 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.
- 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.
- be able to work full-time (30 – 35 hours per week) during the employment period.
- For further understanding on program eligibility through the Canada Summer Jobs Program, information can be found here.
Salary Information
Anticipated hourly pay rate: $21.95 – $25.02
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We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.
Note To Applicants
Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.
If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at [email protected].
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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