About this role
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
This role reports to Institute for Sustainable Food Systems Director - Kent Mullinix.
SUMMARY
The Field Staff – Sik-E-Dakh Farm School will assist in seasonal field work including harvesting, weeding, crop maintenance, and various other field tasks. This position requires someone who is a member of the Sik-E-Dakh band, passionate about regenerative agriculture, building local food systems, and food systems education.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performing all farm tasks including transplanting, harvesting, post processing, weeding and seeding
- Provide mentorship to community members who participate in the Sik-E-Dakh Farm School in basic farm tasks
QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ years farm experience
- A keen interest in small-scale, regenerative agriculture
- Strong communication skills
- Physical ability to lift 45lbs repeatedly
- Ability to work as a team
- Ability to work outside in all weather
- Valid First Aid Certificate an asset
*Salary Information
Anticipated hourly pay rate: $23.69
Other facts
About Kwantlen Polytechnic University
KPU's Melville School of Business is the second largest undergraduate business school in Western Canada - consisting of over 250 business faculty, 3,500 full-time students, and 9,000 total students annually who are enrolled in one of the 22 available program options. Awarded the prestigious international accreditation by the association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), the Melville School of Business meets the rigorous educational standards established by ACBSP and stands as one of the few internationally accredited business schools in B.C.
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What you'll do
- The Field Staff will assist in seasonal field work including harvesting, weeding, crop maintenance, and various other field tasks. They will also provide mentorship to community members participating in the Sik-E-Dakh Farm School.
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