UBC Farm in Vancouver, BC is seeking an Allium and Cucurbit Field Coordinator!
The Allium and Cucurbit Field Coordinator supports on-site research, teaching, and community programs at the UBC Farm, primarily working in the allium and cucurbit field. Responsibilities include coordinating and performing a variety of moderately complex land stewardship and crop production activities, and providing basic agricultural services and consultation to other site participants.
ABOUT UBC Farm
The UBC Farm is the Centre for Sustainable Food System’s main research, teaching and learning space, located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓-speaking xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people.
Situated within a 90-year-old coastal hemlock forest, the 24-hectare UBC Farm was started by students in 2001 and since then our integrated organic farm and forest ecosystem has become a key part of UBC’s agroecology research and education as well as an important Vancouver food hub. The UBC Farm features cultivated annual crop fields, perennial hedgerows and orchards, pasture, Indigenous-led gardens, and forest stands.
The Farm is organically managed, and UBC Farm produce is certified organic through NOOA. We cultivate over 200 varieties of fruits, vegetables, and herbs, and also feature honey beehives.
We sell our produce at three weekly markets during the growing season, as well as a CSA and wholesale program that sells to local restaurants and UBC Food Services.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of a technical program and a minimum two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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
- Coordinates and oversees day-to-day land stewardship and production activities for a defined range of agricultural crops.
- Provides basic agricultural services and consultation to other site participants (e.g. researchers, instructors, and community program leaders).
- Occasionally assists other field staff with the production of other field grown annual fruits and vegetables, field grown perennial fruits and vegetables, greenhouse grown fruits and vegetables, forest products, herbs, cut flowers, vegetable seeds, and/or poultry.
- Land stewardship and production activities coordinated or performed by the Field Coordinator may include (but are not limited to) 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, and record keeping.
- Provides practical training and limited theoretical instruction to student workers, practicum students, student interns, and volunteers.
- Assists the Lead Sales Coordinator with weekly crop harvest planning based on product supply and also with monitoring the quality and safety of crops. Occasionally assists with the sale and direct-marketing of crops.
- Assists with general operational tasks such as selection, procurement, maintenance, and repair of field equipment, tools, and supplies.
- Conducts all site activities in alignment with standard operating procedures and record keeping systems. Occasionally assists with the development and refinement of these procedures and systems.
- Assists the Lead Field Coordinator and the Farm Operations Manager with annual farm plans detailing cropping decisions and production trends.
- May occasionally perform essential site staffing duties such as seedling watering and poultry care on weekends.
- Performs other operational duties as required.
JOB DETAILS
Hours per week: Part-time
Wage: $4,483.35 – $5,220.70 CAD Monthly
TO APPLY
Please apply here.
Deadline to apply: December 14, 2023
When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org
LEARN MORE ABOUT UBC Farm
Website: http://www.ubcfarm.ubc.ca