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Position: Extension Assistant - Field Staff
Type: age 30 & under / summer
Organization: Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Location: KPU Richmond, Metro Vancouver BC
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
This role reports to Institute for Sustainable Food Systems Director - Kent Mullinix.
SUMMARY
The Extension Assistant Field Staff at the Tsawwassen First Nation Farm School (TFNFS) will assist in seasonal field work including harvesting, weeding, animal husbandry, crop maintenance, and various other field tasks. As an education farm dedicated to regenerative farming practices and local food systems, this position requires someone who is passionate about regenerative agriculture, building local food systems, and food systems education.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
*This position is being funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Program and the requirements of the program are as follows: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/canada-summer-jobs.html
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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.
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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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Current status: Open/apply now. Date posted: Jun 9 2022 ID: 64775