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Field Assistant

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Job Summary
The Field Assistant performs routine crop production and land stewardship activities of limited complexity under the supervision of the Lead Field Coordinator. This role is part of the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm, Faculty of Land and Food Systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform a range of land stewardship and/or production activities of limited complexity, including day-to-day crop care and harvest forecasting, creating draft planting plans, harvesting, weeding, hoeing, seeding, transplanting, irrigating, mowing, pesticide application, nutrient application, hoop house construction, pruning, trellising, poultry care, field scouting, invasive species control, compost management, data collection, and record keeping.
  • May occasionally perform essential site staffing duties such as seedling watering and poultry care on weekends.
  • Perform other operational duties as required.

Working Conditions

Work takes place both indoors and outdoors at the UBC Farm. Duties are performed in all kinds of weather conditions and in hoop houses with passive heating and ventilation. Potential hazards include falls, cuts, burns, exposure to vibrating and/or noisy equipment, repetitive motion injuries, exposure to pesticides, exposure to stinging insects, and exposure to inclement weather.

Requirements

  • High school graduation and a minimum of 1 year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working within a large public-sector organization, such as a university or government organization.
  • Familiarity with the UBC Farm site and the CSFS at UBC Farm vision, mission, and operations.
  • Skills in the areas of horticultural production, soil and landscape management, farm equipment use and maintenance, computer use, and/or animal care in a mixed farm setting.
  • Demonstrated ability to work quickly, efficiently, and calmly in high-stress settings for long hours in any weather and bring tasks to completion on time.
  • Must be in good physical shape and must be able to lift and carry 45 lbs. repetitively.
  • Valid Class 5 driver's license is an asset.