Horticulture Worker

**HORTICULTURE WORKER - YOUTH SUMMER JOB**
**LOCATION: WATERLOO, ON**:
KW Habilitation is a local not-for-profit organization that provides a wide range of individualized services and supports to children with any special need and adults with developmental disabilities. We support individuals to live a fulfilling life which is fostered through preschool and early learning supports, respite services, residential services, community participation and employment supports. Our Vision Statement guides our work: “A community where everyone belongs and participates”. As a representative of KW Habilitation the Summer Job Coach acts as a leader and role model in all functions of the position.

Our Farm is an initiative that connects land, food, and people through agriculture. Our Farm not only grows fresh, healthy food, but sows positive relationships between people and nurtures the roots of community, sustainability, and land use. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to join our team for the 2023 season.

**Perks**:

- Paid on-the-job training
- Paid professional development opportunities
- Employee and Family Assistance Program for all staff, their partners, and dependents
- Discounted rates on home and auto insurance
- Fun and engaging workplace

**Responsibilities**:

- Follow an urban garden site map and complete assigned tasks of opportunity, with the coaching and mentoring of the Farm Coordinator
- Assist with food security initiatives
- Plant, weed, water, harvest, sort, and set up a grab and go market and stock

**Requirements**:

- Enjoy working outdoors in different weather conditions and able to do physical labour
- Previous work experience in a garden type setting, and knowledge of plants and planting would be considered assets

**To be eligible for the above position, youth must satisfy the following criteria**:

- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment,
- Self-identify as being part of a group who is underrepresented or have additional barriers to the labour market.
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada and have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN),
- Able to work 30 hours per week - including day, evening and weekend shifts, and
- Able to arrange own transportation to and from work.

**PLEASE NOTE**:Positions and dates are contingent on funding provided by Canada Summer Jobs.**

**Hours**: Able to work 30 hours per week - including day, evening and weekend shifts
**Pay Rate**: $15.50 per hour