Sustainable agriculture, learning garden, food forest

Hiring: Learning Garden Assistant
Program: Applied Science, Sustainable Agriculture 
Organization: Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Location: Richmond, Metro Vancouver BC

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!

• Internal Closing Date: Open Until Filled
• External Closing Date: Open Until Filled
• # of Openings: 1
• Salary Information: Casual Employee - Hourly Rate
• Department/Faculty: Faculty of Science
• Employment Duration: 5 months
• Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
• Workplace Type: On-Site
• Travel Frequency: Occasional travel between campuses is required.

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.

Days and Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm; Note: some weekend days may be required for outreach events.

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.

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

Note to Applicants

To apply, please submit your application through KPU's External Career Centre.

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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 talentacquisition@kpu.ca .

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.