Crop and livestock farming, mixed agriculture

Position: HOMESTEAD LEAD
Organization: Community Living North Halton
Location: Georgetown, Halton Region/GTA, Ontario

Pay: CA$62,316.00 - CA$65,041.00 per year

Job Summary

Are you a dynamic, creative, self-directed individual that loves working in the outdoors, supporting the land with crops and working with livestock, then think of CLNH as an organization where you can practice what you love doing, and help to teach others to participate with you.

Community Living North Halton is an organization that supports individuals of all ages that have a developmental disability, and we are seeking a candidate that is interested in engaging in our Homesteading program within our organization.

This role will be responsible in maintaining the operations of our homesteading program which includes tasks of supporting and sustaining crops and livestock, production distribution within the organization and administrative planning. This role will also function as an educator to staff and individuals in our programs to understand the tasks, care, and responsibilities of this sustainable practice.

CLNH is a non-profit community employer with a focus on supporting and advocating for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

At Community Living North Halton, we offer all our employees:

• An inclusive work environment
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Gratifying work that has a positive impact on your community
• Paid training
• Work-life balance.
• Employee recognition events
• Employee referral program
• Competitive Extended Health Benefit Coverage, Dental Plan, and Life Insurance

We invite you to join us on our mission to provide support and services to individuals with developmental disabilities and to enhance their personal growth and inclusion in the community. As a member of our team, we are committed to making a difference in the lives of individuals, while providing employees a positive working environment with exemplary opportunity and growth.

In this role you can expect to support the organization by:

Living the CLNH Values:

• Personal Choice
• Fairness and Respect
• Inclusion
• Partnership
• Wellness and Learning
• Innovation and Excellence
• Integrity and Accountability

Responsibilities

• Executing crop plans for planting and seedlings (crop rotation, seed selection, planting techniques)
• Maintaining crops during the growing season (soil fertility management, pest control, irrigation systems)
• Harvesting crops based on appropriate rotation - packing and distribution within donation programs.
• Educating CLNH participants in the crop cycle process based on all learning levels.
• Educating staff on the required support for maintenance of the homestead projects
• Livestock care - included but not limited to chickens, ducks, goats - which includes feeding, housing, waste management, and enrichment.
• Equipment and homestead maintenance - could include pest control, tool maintenance, and follow all safety and environmental standards.
• Participation and collaboration with all teams, for planning, development, education, and social enterprise opportunities

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Experience / education in agriculture for a minimum of 2 years.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and budgeting and how to manage a homestead experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration with working with and managing individuals.
• Experience in working with individuals with a developmental disability is an asset.

Abilities/Skill Requirements:

• Strong organizational and planning skills, which can manage and prioritize deadlines.
• To be able to adjust and re-evaluate strategies as priorities change or the environment is not conducive to the original plan.
• Creative thinker with strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Ontario Driver's License.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting over 30lbs, standing for extended periods of time, bending and kneeling

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Community Living North Halton will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect to any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Georgetown, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• homesteading: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• G or G2 Drivers License (required)

Work Location: In person

How to Apply:

Please send a copy of your resume to:
careers@clnh.on.ca

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps.