Horticulture Student Assistant

3 weeks ago


Langley, Canada Kwantlen Polytechnic University Full time

Employee Group:
**Student Assistant**
- Hours of Work (BCGEU):
- # of openings:
**6**
- Hours Per Week (BCGEU):
- Pay Level:
**Student Assistant Pay Scale**
- Days of Work (BCGEU):
- Employment Type:
**Temporary Part Time**
- Internal Closing Date:
**November 5, 2023**
- Travel Frequency:
**Occasional travel between campuses is required.**
- External Closing Date:
**November 5, 2023**
- Competition ID:
**2881**

**ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE**

This role reports to Instructional Associate Production / Turf / Landscape

**SUMMARY**

No incumbent working with this job description will in any one shift, do all of these duties. This job description is to be used for all student assistants in this area, and is set up this way to ensure the incumbent gets a wide range of experience in the horticulture industry.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Performs record keeping functions including inventory checking, material identification, and tabulating information.
- Assists in maintenance of facilities, including buildings, grounds, and equipment.
- Helps maintain storage area.
- Performs basic crop maintenance tasks.
- Assists with disposal of crops, including contacting customers, delivery of products, and assisting customers at retail sales.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Basic working knowledge of the field lab facility and activities.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Basic computer operation.
- Valid class 5 driver’s licence.
- Physical fitness sufficient for moderate manual labour (lifting, climbing, disassembly of machines).

**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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