Learning Garden Assistant

5 days ago

Richmond, Canada Kwantlen Polytechnic University Full time

Employee Group:
**Casual Employee**
- Workplace Type:
**On-Site**
- Hours of Work (BCGEU):
- # of openings:
**1**
- 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:
**Occasional travel between campuses is required.**
- External Closing Date:
**Open Until Filled**
- Competition ID:
**3376**

**ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE**

This role reports to Rebecca Harbut. The position will work closely with Alex Bisset, Outreach Coordinator

**SUMMARY**

The role of this position is to support the outreach efforts of the Sustainable Agriculture KPU Farm outreach project which is funded by TD Bank. is a three-year project. They will provide support to the outreach coordinator by working in the learning garden as well as specific outreach events.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Carry out tasks in the learning garden, including; weeding, planting, harvesting.
- Assist the outreach coordinator with the development of outreach materials such as signage, lesson plans, and communication materials.
- Assist the outreach This coordinator with outreach events such as garden tours, workshops, school tours/visits

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Understanding of basic garden skills and ability to carry out physical tasks including planting, harvest, weeding and general agricultural practices.
- Ability to work in a team environment and contribute in a collaborative manner.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Experience in an urban garden or agricultural setting is desirable.
- Ability to work outside in range of weather conditions.

**Days and Hours**:
Monday - Friday 8:30-4:00; Note: some weekend days may be required for outreach events.

***Salary Information**

Anticipated hourly pay rate: $20.00

**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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