Summer jobs, Student jobs

Position: Horticulture Lead
Type: age 30 & under / summer
Organization: Bruce Botanical Food Garden

Location: near Lake Huron / Kincardine ON
Housing: Candidates are welcome to apply from outside the local area, as long as they have their own housing arranged for the term.

The Horticulture Lead position is an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about growing food for the community. As a Horticulture Lead, you will gain valuable experience with full cycle food production. This role is ideal for those who enjoy working outside, experimenting with no spray growing techniques and getting their hands in the soil. Our not for profit organization depends on student grants to fund seasonal staff. Those grants require that candidates meet the following parameters:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Ace for the duration of employment and
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial legislation and regulations

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates all garden crops and garden maintenance.
• Prepares garden beds for planting, directing volunteers when needed.
• Plans and implements planting of garden beds and greenhouse.
• Transplant and propagate plants for annual plant sale
• Monitors and manages compost system.
• Manages pest and disease control through no spray methods, crop rotation and companion planting.
• Plans, monitors and deploys watering schedule according to plant requirements.
• Assists Garden Manager with tours and garden events when needed.
• Engages with visitors, answering general inquiries and providing information.
• Collects seeds for community share and garden planting.
• Prepare end of season report for Board.

Experience

• Currently enrolled horticulture or agriculture student with at least first year completed.
• Knowledge of plants or ability to conduct research on species.
• Knowledge of organic and no spray practices.
• Previous farm lead or garden manager experience is an asset.
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills.

This role is perfect for students looking to gain field experience with the freedom to try new garden practices in the no spray category.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 4 months
Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-05-05

If you find this position to be interesting, fit the required grant parameters, and would like to apply: Apply here. Please mention you saw this at FoodWork.ca.