Extension Assistant - Field Staff, KPU Farm Schools

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Competition ID: 4111
Internal Closing Date: Open Until Filled
External Closing Date: Open Until Filled
# of Openings: 2

Salary Information:

Casual Employee - Hourly Rate
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Workplace Type: On-Site
Travel Frequency:
Employee Group: Casual Employee
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Hours of Work (BCGEU):
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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

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

SUMMARY

The Extension Assistant Field Staff at the KPU Farm Schools Program 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, tools are well maintained in working order
• Attend weekly meeting and provide updates to the Director and other team members

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years farm experience
• A keen interest in small-scale, regenerative agriculture
• Strong communication skills
• Experience leading students and volunteers
• Physical ability to lift 45lbs repeatedly
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Ability to work outside in all weather
• Interest in working with a diversity of people
• Valid First Aid Certificate an asset
• Class 5 driver’s license
• Access to a vehicle for commuting to and from the farm is an asset
• Salary Information

Anticipated hourly pay rate: $22

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 depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.

Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.

Note to Applicants

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at [email protected].

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.