CONTRACT FARM WORKER

Location

Waterloo, ON | Canada

Job description

(Approx. May – August 2024)
LOCATION: Waterloo, ON

Our Farm is an initiative that connects land, food and people through agriculture. Our Farm not only grows fresh, healthy food, but sows positive relationships between people and nurtures the roots of community, sustainability and land use. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to join our team for the 2019 season.

Position Summary:
The Farmer Worker will assist our Farmer to follow a rural garden site (1/3 acre) with bed preparation, planting and seeding, garden maintenance, harvesting activities (washing, packing, storing) assist with environmental stewardship, trail building and maintenance.

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
• Self-Identify as being part of a group who is underrepresented or have additional barriers to the labour market
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada and have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN),
• Able to work 30 hours per week – including day, evening and weekend shifts.
• Valid driver’s licence

• The successful candidate will be energetic and motivated to learn new skills
• Enjoy working outdoors in different weather conditions and able to do physical labour
• Looking to gain work experience by getting a summer job
• Have an interest in growing food and customer service

PLEASE NOTE: Positions are contingent on funding provided by Canada Summer Jobs.

Hours : Able to work 30 hours per week – including day, evening and weekend shifts.

Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour

Applicants must apply in writing submitting a résumé and cover letter with a summary of relevant qualifications and reason for interest in this position by Sunday, March 24, 2024 to:

KW Habilitation
ATTN: Tony Ward, Manager of Facilities
99 Ottawa Street South
Kitchener, ON. N2G 3S8
Job ID: 243244

KW Habilitation is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including, 2SLGBTQ+ identified persons, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Inuit and Métis Individuals, and members of Black and other racialized communities, and individuals for whom English is not their first language. We seek to provide accessibility for all applicants with our accessibility policies and the AODA. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Salary

$18 per hour