Field Assistant

3 days ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada The University of British Columbia Full time
Job Summary

The Field Assistant plays a crucial role in the daily operations of the University of British Columbia's Farm, supporting crop production and land stewardship activities. This position involves performing a range of tasks under supervision, including land preparation, crop care, and harvest forecasting.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform routine crop production and land stewardship activities, including day-to-day crop care and harvest forecasting.
  • Assist in 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.
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 University of British Columbia's Farm site and the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems 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.


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