POSITION TITLE: MARKET GARDEN LABOURERS (Up to 5 workers per phase)
CLASSIFICATION: Temporary Casual
TERM: 2019 Growing Season
POSITION SUMMARY
Garden Market Labourers will be hired in three phases during the 2019 growing season.
- During the first phase of work (lasting approx. 2 weeks) the primary focus will be on planting the various crops.
- During the second phase of work (lasting approximately 6 weeks) the primary focus will be on berry – picking. Berries will likely be picked every second day.
- During the final phase of work (lasting approximately 8 weeks) the primary focus will be on harvesting the crop.
REPORTING
This position reports to the directly to the Crew Supervisor.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in planting, maintaining and harvesting the garden crop as required;
- Assist in a variety of tasks related to the maintenance of the Market Garden and YN Farms.;
- Perform manual labour including lifting up to 30 kg if necessary;
- Additional reasonable duties as requested by the supervisor.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Be dependable, enthusiastic and possess good work habits
- Able to work flexible hours
- Be physically fit
- Able to stoop, bend, crouch and kneel for extended periods of time
- Able to work in outdoor environment (heat, cold, rain, wind)
- Love the outdoors and plant life
- Have the ability to function as part of a diverse team and interface with the community.
Please submit your cover letter and resume marked “confidential” to:
Director of Operations, Lower Kootenay Band
830 Simon Rd., Creston, BC V0B 1G2
Fax: 250-428-7686 Email: lkbcoo@lowerkootenay.com
Closing Date: May 17, 2019
Start Date: late May – to early June
