Staffing Opportunities
General Farm Assistant (SUMMER STUDENT JOB)
~ THIS POSISION IS ALREADY FILLED, THANK YOU! ~
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POSTED: APRIL 25, 2023
Position: General Farm Assistant
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This is a Canada Summer Jobs position for the duration of 8 weeks, 37.5 hours per week. To be eligible, candidates must:
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be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period;
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be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment ; and,
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have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
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Terms of Employment:
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Temporary Full Time – 37.5 hours/wk - $17.00/hour
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Monday – Friday; from June, 2022 for 8 weeks (the position will include some Sat/Sun, depending on program delivery needs)
Who we are looking for:
Community garden assistance: Youth will be working at several community gardens managed by the organization. Duties will include cultivating, irrigating and harvesting crops to support the Meals-on-Wheels lunch program for ethnic seniors.
Community food security initiative administrative assistance: Youth will track the progress of food production, and promote and educate the community on the farm/food security project - with emphasis on the food support for the Tonari Gumi Seniors’ lunch program. Promotion and education activities include writing articles for the National Japanese Canadian magazine as a guest student columnist, Tonari Gumi’s community newsletter and on the organization's social media. Other administrative tasks include providing administrative support at the non-profit's seniors centre, in the Meals-on-Wheels program and at community events such as the Powell Street Festival food booth.
Education and Experience:
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Completion of Grade 11 or 12 (an alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable).
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Experience working with not-for-profit organizations an asset
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Preference will be given to those with interest in Japanese culture and farming
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Full License and Clean Drivers Abstract is not necessary, but would be an asset.
Skills:
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Skilled in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
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Good communication skills
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Ability to manage time efficiently
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Must enjoy outdoor field work
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CONTACT: ed@tonarigumi.ca
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Here are some ways you can contact:
In Person
101-42 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver,
BC, Canada V5Y 1M7