Blue & Silver Farm Summer Student
Farm Hand
Temporary, Full-Time
Overview
Reporting to the Farm Property and Programs Manager, Blue and Silver Farm Summer Students will assist in maintaining growing zones, general property maintenance and landscaping. The Blue and Silver Farm Sumer Students will be fully involved in the maintenance and general labour at the farmhouse and on the property at large. Farm Summer Students will play an integral role at the farm to ensure that Pickering College’s Mission Statement and Vision are put into practice.
Key Responsibilities
· Maintain a safe environment for all constituents
· Complete tasks related to property landscaping, gardening and general maintenance
· Support the development, maintenance, cleaning, repair and security of the farm buildings, grounds, equipment, and other facilities consistent with the policies and procedures of the farm and related programming.
· Operate the Kubota and other small machinery
· Monitor volunteers, camp programs and other authorized visitors
· Support Pickering College events at the B&S farm through set up, take down and other logistics
· Support long-term planning of agricultural projects including developing gardens, land regeneration, small crops, tree maintenance, invasive species removal, greenhouse use etc.
· Maintain program assets requiring daily attention such as chicken coops, maple tapping, watering gardens, bees, etc.
Qualifications and Skills Required:
· Agricultural experience including use of farm equipment is an asset
· Understanding food growth is an asset
· Hands-on Custodial, repairs, light upholstery, and maintenance experience
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with focus on customer service
· Energetic, ability to work in a team environment and to work independently
· Ability to lift 50 lbs
· Valid driver’s license
· Adheres to all Health and Safety regulations and policies
Pickering College is committed to building and sustaining a pluralistic community. We actively seek students, families, faculty, and staff of varied backgrounds and encourage them to share their unique gifts to cultivate a rich educational environment. We strive to create a learning environment that exposes students to the value and breadth of differences, informs their perspective, and prepares them to shape the world.
The hourly rate of pay is $18.75.
AI is not used during the hiring process.
As a condition of employment, the successful candidate(s) must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Report. Suitable accommodations are available for applicants with accessibility needs due to disability upon request.
If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, submit your cover letter and resume to humanresources@pickeringcollege.on.ca
