Learning Garden Assistant

5 days ago

Richmond, Canada Kwantlen Polytechnic University Full time

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is more than just a place to learn; it's a university powered by the people who live and work here—students, staff, and faculty alike. As one of BC’s Top Employers, we strive to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning. Join us today and transform your future

**Competition ID**:

- 3940**Internal Closing Date**:

- Open Until Filled**External Closing Date**:

- Open Until Filled**# of Openings**:

- 1- **Salary Information**:

- Casual Employee - Hourly Rate**Employment Type**:

- Temporary Full Time**Workplace Type**:

- On-Site**Travel Frequency**:

- Occasional travel between campuses is required.**Employee Group**:

- Casual Employee**Days of Work (BCGEU)**:
**Hours of Work (BCGEU)**:
**Hours per Week (BCGEU)**:
**ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE**

This role reports to the Program Manager. The position will work closely with the Community Outreach Liaison.

**SUMMARY**

This position's role is to support the outreach efforts of the Sustainable Agriculture KPU Farm outreach project funded by TD Bank. The employee will support the community outreach liaison by working in the learning garden and food forest, and at specific outreach events. The position start date will be April 1st, 2025.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Carry out tasks in the learning garden and food forest, including weeding, planting, seeding, harvesting, and other physical tasks.
- Assist the community outreach liaison in leading the KPU Farm Volunteer Program.
- Assist the community outreach liaison with developing outreach materials such as signage, lesson plans, and communication materials.
- Assist the community outreach liaison with outreach events such as garden tours, workshops, and 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 a range of weather conditions.

**Salary Information**:
Anticipated hourly pay rate: $20.00

**Total Rewards**

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more Note: eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary if the position is temporary or part-time.

**Note to Applicants**

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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