Contract Student Gardener Position

12-week term @ 15 hours per week with 1 available position

 Starting June 16, 2025-August 29, 2025

 

Qualifications:

To apply for this job, you must:

• Be aged between 15 and 30 years old on the start date of the job

• Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN); and

• Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.

International students and other temporary residents of Canada are not eligible.

• 18+ year old individuals require a 3-month current and clear Criminal Record Check and Children & Youth Intervention check

• 18 + Class 5 license with reliable transportation 

• Excellent communication skills 

• Strong organizational skills 

• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.

• Ability to work independently or in a team environment

• Standard First Aid with CPR is an asset

• Understanding of botany is an asset

• Understanding of Indigenous Culture is an asset

 

Responsibilities:

 

• The position will be under the supervisor of the Garden Committee Chair.

• The Gardener will be responsible for the daily care of the Traditional Garden and follow daily task list and lawn maintenance of the grounds.

• The Gardener may be required to dig, move, lift, and build items in relation to the Traditional Healing Garden.

• The Gardener will assist with additional tasks such as assisting with community events, traditional medicine picking, and oversee volunteers.

 

We thank all who are interested; only those who are selected will be contacted.