Extension Assistant - Sik-E-Dakh Farm School (ISFS)

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Competition ID: 4497Internal Closing Date:Open Until FilledExternal Closing Date:Open Until Filled# of Openings:2*Salary Information:Casual Employee - Hourly RateEmployment Type:Temporary Full TimeWorkplace Type:HybridTravel Frequency:Occasional travel between campuses is required.Employee Group:Casual EmployeeDays of Work (BCGEU):Hours of Work (BCGEU):Hours per Week (BCGEU):

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This role reports to Institute for Sustainable Food Systems Director - Kent Mullinix.

SUMMARY

The Extension Assistant - Sik-E-Dakh Farm School (ISFS) will assist the Director and Extension Specialist in extension initiatives at the Sik-E-Dakh Farm School Program. The Extension Assistant will provide mentorship to Sik-E-Dakh Band members related to the production of organic crops and livestock. The extension assistant will be responsible for leading day-to-day farm tasks, ordering necessary farm supplies, and ensuring that farm machinery, equipment and tools are well maintained. This position requires someone who lives in Hazelton area, able to travel and occasionally work on weekends as needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide mentorship to Sik-E-Dakh Band members who participate in the Sik-E-Dakh Farm Program under the direction of the ISFS Director and Extension Specialist.
• Lead day-to-day mixed crop and livestock production at the Sik-E-Dakh farm school program site.
• Provide other support as required such as ordering farm supplies, farm accounting and site maintenance.
• Ensure that farm irrigation system, equipment, tools are well maintained in working order.
• Attend weekly meeting and provide updates to the Director and other team members.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor's degree in relevant field such as sustainable agriculture or extensive professional experience in lieu
• 2+ years farming experience
• Demonstrated ability to work with Indigenous communities
• Highly developed organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work outside in all weather
• Interest in working with a diversity of people
• Valid First Aid Certificate an asset
• Class 5 driver's license
• Access to a vehicle for commuting to and from the farm is an asset

*Salary Information
Anticipated hourly pay rate: $28.77

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 depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.

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Note to Applicants

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.

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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.