Farm Hand

2 weeks ago

Richmond, Canada Kwantlen Polytechnic University Full time

Employee Group:
**Casual Employee**
- Workplace Type:
**On-Site**
- Hours of Work (BCGEU):
- # of openings:
**2**
- Hours Per Week (BCGEU):
- Pay Level:
**Casual Employee - Hourly Rate**
- Days of Work (BCGEU):
- Employment Type:
**Temporary Full Time**
- Internal Closing Date:
**Open Until Filled**
- Travel Frequency:
- External Closing Date:
**Open Until Filled**
- Competition ID:
**3364**

**ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE**

This role reports to Institute for Sustainable Food Systems Director - Kent Mullinix.

**SUMMARY**

The farm hand (Canada Summer Jobs) position at the KPU Farm Schools will assist in seasonal field work including harvesting, weeding, crop maintenance, and various other field tasks. As an education farm dedicated to regenerative farming practices and local food systems, this position requires someone who is passionate about regenerative agriculture, building local food systems, and food systems education.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Performing day-to-day farm tasks including transplanting, harvesting, post-processing, weeding and seeding, farm site cleaning
- Ensuring that farm irrigation system, equipment, and tools are well maintained in working order.
- Attend weekly meetings and provide updates to the Director and other team members.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Meet all the Canada Summer Jobs Program eligibility requirements
- A keen interest in small-scale, regenerative agriculture
- Ability to work outside in all weather
- Physical ability to lift 45lbs repeatedly
- Ability to work independently and with mínimal supervision
- Class 5 driver’s license
- Strong communication skills and interest in working with a diversity of people
- Experience in farming is an asset
- Valid First Aid Certificate an asset
- Access to a vehicle for commuting to and from the farm is an asset
- Experience leading volunteers is an asset

**Canada Summer Jobs Program Eligibility requirement**
- be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period.
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.
- have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
- be able to work full-time (30 - 35 hours per week) during the employment period.
- For further understanding on program eligibility through the Canada Summer Jobs Program, information can be found here.

**Salary Information**
Anticipated hourly pay rate: $21.95 - $25.02

**Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don’t check every box?**

We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.

**Note to Applicants**:
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

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