Agricultural Assistant

3 weeks ago

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

Job Summary

The University of British Columbia is seeking a skilled Agricultural Assistant to join its Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm. As a key member of the farm team, the successful candidate will be responsible for performing routine crop production and land stewardship activities of limited complexity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform a range of land stewardship and/or production activities of limited complexity under supervision.
  • Land stewardship and production activities may include 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.

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.

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.

When special events or circumstances require, work will be performed after normal business hours. Because of the seasonal nature of the UBC Farm work, a heavier workload is the norm from April through November. A rotating or non-standard work schedule (e.g. Tuesday through Saturday) may be required.

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