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FARM JOB: Galiano Island, BC- Galiano Conservancy Association, Sustainable Food Systems Technician

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on January 06, 2025

Galiano Conservancy Association on Galiano Island, British Columbia is seeking a Sustainable Food Systems Technician! ABOUT Galiano Conservancy Association We are located mid Galiano Island, a ferry ride away from any city center. The Food Forest and Nursery are surrounded by Douglas Fir forest and are a quick walk to the ocean. We use hand tools to manage our growing areas and the successful applicant would be working to maintain: Native plant and Edible perennials nursery: We grow our plants from seed and cuttings and have a 120 different plant varieties available for restoration work and for purchase for community … Continue reading FARM JOB: Galiano Island, BC- Galiano Conservancy Association, Sustainable Food Systems Technician →

We called it Sum-nuw

Posted by Jared Qwustenuxun Williams on July 17, 2024

There is an island in the Salish Sea that connects to another smaller Island. These two Islands are connected by two long sandy beaches that surround a lagoon that is situated directly between the islands. Not many places on our coast are more appealing for a canoe village site. There are a dozen or so soft sand landing sites all around the smaller island and even in the small lagoon. Hundreds of canoes would have once lined these beaches. Cooking fires would cover the rocky places processing an endless amount of shellfish that would grow on the sandy shoreline. There … Continue reading We called it Sum-nuw →

FARM JOB: Galiano Island, BC – Galiano Conservancy Association, Sustainable Food Systems Technician

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on January 10, 2024

Galiano Conservancy Association on Galiano Island, British Columbia is seeking a Sustainable Food Systems Technician! ABOUT Galiano Conservancy Association A Food Forest is a multi-layered diverse garden in which every plant serves several interconnected purposes. The plants are chosen for several reasons of which include food production, nitrogen-fixing, creating mulch for soil building, and feeding pollinators. In an effort to mimic a natural forest the plants are grown in various layers: Canopy, shrub, herbaceous layer, vining layer, rhizome layer and ground cover. A Food Forest needs less inputs including time, water and fertilizer in order to sustainably produce food and … Continue reading FARM JOB: Galiano Island, BC – Galiano Conservancy Association, Sustainable Food Systems Technician →

FARM JOB: Galiano Island, B.C. – Galiano Community Food Forest, Sustainable Food Systems Technician

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on January 09, 2023

Galiano Community Food Forest in Galiano Island, B.C. is seeking a Sustainable Food Systems Technician! ABOUT Galiano Community Food Forest The Galiano Conservancy’s Sustainable Food Systems program has its roots in the Millard Learning Centre on Galiano Island and is focused on our Food Forest and the Nuts’a’maat Forage Forest. The Food Forest is a multi-layered diverse garden maintained by hand tools. Harvesting for produce happens about twice a week for local restaurants and as needed for our farm stand. Harvesting for our Forest Garden Tea is ongoing as things ripen. Herbal Tea is harvested, dried, processed and packaged on … Continue reading FARM JOB: Galiano Island, B.C. – Galiano Community Food Forest, Sustainable Food Systems Technician →

FARM JOB: GALIANO ISLAND, BC – Galiano Conservancy Association, Sustainable Food Systems Technician

Posted by Michalina Hunter on January 11, 2022

The Galiano Conservancy Association on Galiano Island, BC is seeking a Sustainable Food Systems Technician for the 2022 season! The Galiano Conservancy Association seeks a highly-motivated individual for the position of Sustainable Food Systems Technician. This 16-week full-time internship offers engaging work and an opportunity to gain career skills in the beautiful setting of Galiano Island from May through August. Sustainable Food Systems Technician Start date: May 2, 2022 Wage: $18.00 / hour + 4% Vacation Pay Hours: 35 hours / week (on average), typically Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm Anticipated End Date: August 27, 2022 Duration: 16 weeks equivalent (560 hours over … Continue reading FARM JOB: GALIANO ISLAND, BC – Galiano Conservancy Association, Sustainable Food Systems Technician →

FARM JOB: GALIANO ISLAND, BC – Galiano Conservancy Forest Garden, Permaculture Technician

Posted by Michalina Hunter on February 11, 2021

Galiano Conservancy Forest Garden on Galiano Island, BC is seeking a Permaculture Technician for the 2021 season! The Galiano Conservancy Association seeks a highly motivated individual for the position of Permaculture Technician. This position is a 16-week full-time internship that offers engaging work and an opportunity to gain career skills in the beautiful setting of Galiano Island from May – August, 2019. As a Permaculture Technician, you will work with the Agriculture Coordinator to care for and operate the nursery, forest garden and related projects. Candidates with experience in organic gardening, and an understanding of the seasonal needs of a … Continue reading FARM JOB: GALIANO ISLAND, BC – Galiano Conservancy Forest Garden, Permaculture Technician →

[Filled] FARM JOB: GALIANO ISLAND, BC – Galiano Conservancy Forest Garden, Permaculture Technician

Posted by Michalina Hunter on January 27, 2020

This job has been filled. View other farm jobs and apprenticeships here. Galiano Conservancy Forest Garden on Galiano Island, BC is seeking a Permaculture Technician for the 2020 season! The Galiano Conservancy Association seeks a highly motivated individual for the position of Permaculture Technician. This position is a 16-week full-time internship that offers engaging work and an opportunity to gain career skills in the beautiful setting of Galiano Island from May – August, 2019. As a Permaculture Technician, you will work with the Agriculture Coordinator to care for and operate the nursery, forest garden and related projects. Candidates with experience in organic … Continue reading [Filled] FARM JOB: GALIANO ISLAND, BC – Galiano Conservancy Forest Garden, Permaculture Technician →

FARM JOB: GALIANO ISLAND, BC – Galiano Conservancy Forest Garden, Permaculture Technician

Posted by Michalina Hunter on February 22, 2019

Galiano Conservancy Forest Garden on Galiano Island, BC is seeking a Permaculture Technician! The Galiano Conservancy Association seeks a highly motivated individual for the position of Permaculture Technician. This position is a 16-week full-time internship that offers engaging work and an opportunity to gain career skills in the beautiful setting of Galiano Island from May – August, 2019. As a Permaculture Technician, you will work with the Agriculture Coordinator to care for and operate the nursery, forest garden and related projects. Candidates with experience in organic gardening, and an understanding of the seasonal needs of a garden are encouraged to apply. … Continue reading FARM JOB: GALIANO ISLAND, BC – Galiano Conservancy Forest Garden, Permaculture Technician →