Extension Assistant
5 months ago
Employee Group:
**Casual Employee**
- Hours of Work (BCGEU):
- # of openings:
**1**
- Hours Per Week (BCGEU):
- Pay Level:
**Casual Employee - Hourly Rate**
- Days of Work (BCGEU):
- Employment Type:
**Temporary Full Time**
- Internal Closing Date:
**Open Until Filled**
- Travel Frequency:
**Occasional travel between campuses is required.**
- External Closing Date:
**Open Until Filled**
- Competition ID:
**3094**
**Kwantlen Polytechnic University**
KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers. KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.
**ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE**
This role reports to Institute for Sustainable Food Systems Director - Kent Mullinix.
**SUMMARY**
The Extension Assistant - Sik-E-Dakh Farm School (ISFS) will assist the Director and Extension Specialist in extension initiatives at the Sik-E-Dakh Farm School Program. The Extension Assistant will provide mentorship to Sik-E-Dakh Band members related to the production of organic crops and livestock. The extension assistant will be responsible for leading day-to-day farm tasks, ordering necessary farm supplies, and ensuring that farm machinery, equipment and tools are well maintained. This position requires someone who lives in Hazelton area, able to travel and occasionally work on weekends as needed.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Provide mentorship to Sik-E-Dakh Band members who participate in the Sik-E-Dakh Farm Program under the direction of the ISFS Director and Extension Specialist.
- Lead day-to-day mixed crop and livestock production at the Sik-E-Dakh farm school program site.
- Provide other support as required such as ordering farm supplies, farm accounting and site maintenance.
- Ensure that farm irrigation system, equipment, tools are well maintained in working order.
- Attend weekly meeting and provide updates to the Director and other team members.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
- A Bachelor’s degree in relevant field such as sustainable agriculture or extensive professional experience in lieu
- 2+ years farming experience
- Demonstrated ability to work with Indigenous communities
- Highly developed organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision.
- Ability to work outside in all weather
- Interest in working with a diversity of people
- Valid First Aid Certificate an asset
- Class 5 driver’s license
- Access to a vehicle for commuting to and from the farm is an asset
**Salary Information**
Anticipated hourly pay rate: $28.77
**Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don’t check every box?**
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**:
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.
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