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UBC Farm in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Field Coordinator!
ABOUT UBC Farm
The Centre for Sustainable Food Systems (CSFS) comprises the research, teaching and cultivation activities at the UBC Farm, as well as sustainable food systems research and teaching that takes place elsewhere, be it across UBC campus, British Columbia, Canada, or around the globe. CSFS associate members work on the development of innovations in agroecosystem management for food security and ecosystem services, while honouring, respecting, and protecting diverse ecosystems and knowledge pathways within Indigenous and agrarian food systems.
Housed under the Faculty of Land and Food Systems, the UBC Farm has thrived since 2001 thanks to the UBC students, faculty and staff who worked tirelessly to demonstrate the need for a dedicated site for food systems learning, research, and food cultivation at UBC. The CSFS was established in 2011 to further this aim as the academic home for the UBC Farm, with a vision to spur innovation from field to fork to achieve resilient, thriving, and socially just food systems for all. The CSFS supports collaborative research, teaching and learning opportunities for UBC students, faculty, and staff as well as local and international academic and community partners.
DESIRED QUALITIES
- Completion of a university degree is an asset.
- A valid BC Pesticide Applicator’s Certificate is an asset.
- Training and work experience in diversified, organic vegetable and/or fruit production preferred.
- Experience working within a large public-sector organization (e.g. a university or government organization) is an asset.
- Experience with UBC, the UBC Farm, other regional organic farms, and/or other research or educational farms is an asset.
- Demonstrated technical competence with and theoretical understanding of a broad range of horticultural and land management techniques.
- Ability to safely and efficiently operate and maintain a broad range of hand tools, power tools, tractors, field implements, and other agricultural equipment.
- Intermediate computer skills and an ability to record, manage, and manipulate data using Microsoft Excel.
- Effective verbal and written communication, leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work efficiently and safely both independently and within a team environment.
- Ability to multitask, exercise sound judgment, and solve minor problems independently.
- Must be physically fit and enjoy hard work outdoors in all weather conditions for long days.
- Must have the ability to lift 45 lbs repetitively and 70 lbs occasionally.
- Must hold a valid driver’s license and have experience operating manual transmissions.
JOB TASKS
Work takes place both indoors and outdoors at the UBC Farm. Shared indoor office space is provided at the UBC Farm, though the incumbent will be required to communicate with other UBC Farm staff to avoid space conflicts. Outdoor duties are performed in all kinds of weather, involve manual field work and entail the use of a wide variety of equipment and machinery. Large heavy machinery includes tractors, discs, rototillers, ploughs and compost spreaders. Smaller equipment includes brush cutters, backpack sprayers, pressure washers, powered shop tools, hand tools, and small lawnmowers. Potential hazards include falls, cuts, burns, exposure to vibrating and/or noisy equipment, repetitive motion injuries, exposure to pesticides, and exposure to inclement weather. When special events or circumstances require, work may be performed after normal business hours and on weekends. Because of the seasonal nature of work at the UBC Farm, a heavier workload is the norm from April through October. A rotating or non-standard work schedule (e.g. Tuesday through Saturday) may be required.
Land stewardship and production activities coordinated or performed by the Field Coordinator may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- plant propagation
- field cultivation
- irrigation installation
- irrigation management
- mowing
- pesticide application
- nutrient application
- hoop house construction
- pruning
- harvesting
- poultry care
- field scouting
- invasive species control
- compost management
- data collection
- record keeping
JOB DETAILS
Term: Seasonal March-November, with possibility of return the following season
Hours per week:
Scheduled work hours for this position:
- part-time 35 hours/week – March-April 2023
- full-time 40 hours/week – May-September 2023
- part-time 35 hours/week – October-November 2023.
Work week is Tuesday through Saturday.
Wage: $4,024.72 – $4,693.78 CAD Monthly
TO APPLY
Please apply through the following website: https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcstaffjobs/details/Field-Coordinator-I_JR10817
Deadline to apply: January 2, 2023
When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org
LEARN MORE ABOUT UBC Farm
Website: https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcstaffjobs/details/Field-Coordinator-I_JR10817
Facebook: /ubcfarm
Instagram: @ubcfarm