Nature Centre Organic Grower

This position is funded by Canada Summer Jobs, you must 30 or younger to apply.

Description:

The Organic Grower will gain exposure to best-in-class nature-based programing and organic gardening and permaculture land maintenance practices. Reporting to the KAN Executive Director the Nature Centre Grower will Assist with the growing of native & horticultural trees and shrubs from seed, seedlings and cuttings for the Wabanaki Acadian Forest Restoration Nurseries.

Assist with planting for forest and land restoration initiatives in the rural municipalities of Hartland & Florenceville-Bristol as well as rurally within the new entity 74 rural region in Carleton County, New Brunswick.

Assist with the site preparation and maintenance of the Community Garden sites and Seed Garden Plots; Help with the Community Seed Library Projects in collaboration with the participating local libraries.

Assist the teaching of plant care and growing skills to children & youth, families and seniors interested in gardening and orchard care for local food security and forest restoration goals,

Assist with the delivery of summer camp programming when needed.

Additional duties are assigned.

Responsibilities:

• All tasks related to plant care
• All tasks related to nursery care
• All tasks related to grounds maintenance
• Communicate professionally with guests, volunteers and staff
• Providing care for the Knowlesville Art & Nature Centre grounds, trails and gardens
• Perform a variety of tasks including but not limited to, gardening, cleaning and cooking when possible

Assets:

• Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification and drivers license
• Familiarity with operating and maintaining garden tools

Requirements:

• Experience with gardening or planting
• Must have the ability to receive and follow direction
• An affinity for the natural world
• A clear Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening done within the past 12 months
• Must be physically able to stand, lift up-to 15 kg, getting up and down from the ground frequently
• Must be prepared to dress appropriately for weather and conditions in order to be comfortable outside for long periods of time (ie. rain paints, bug jacket, etc.)

Find out more about this job on our website: https://knowlesvillenature.ca/organic-grower/