Farm Hand
2 months ago
Calling all youth interested in Urban Agriculture
Are you between the ages of 15 and 30?
Do you have a passion for Urban Agriculture and Food Justice?
The PACT Grow to Learn Program is hiring 1 Farm Assistant through the Canada Summer Jobs Program.
Location: Rexdale
**Salary**: $19.50/ hour, 35 hours/ week, 8 weeks
Start Date: June 10th, 2024
About The PACT Grow-to-Learn Program
PACT Grow-to-Learn runs three schoolyard gardens on Toronto District School Board property in Toronto Neighborhood Improvement Areas. GTL takes unused space and converts it into thriving growing spaces that can be accessed by students, teachers, and community members alike. By coming to our gardens, students are immersed in high-quality, outdoor, experiential education as GTL staff facilitate a variety of curriculum-led workshops to students from grades JK-12. These once purposeless areas are now flourishing spaces, producing over 100,000 pounds of fresh produce since 2012, and facilitating more than 3,800 student visits and workshops a year.
Qualifications:
- Willingness to work outside, performing repetitive tasks (weeding, harvesting)
- Positive attitude, excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience working with diverse communities
- Those with anti-racism and anti-oppression training are preferred, or must be willing to learn and take part in organizational training in these areas
Job Requirements:
- Physical work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Manual dexterity, repetitive bending, kneeling
- Ability to lift up to 45lbs
- Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time
The successful applicant will be required to obtain, or show proof of, a valid Vulnerable Sector Check. The PACT Program will cover all costs associated with the above certifications.
TO APPLY: Please submit your cover letter and resume by May 14th 2023
The PACT Program is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status or any other legally-protected factors.
**Job Type**: Part-time
Pay: $19.50 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Wellness program
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2024-06-10
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