The position of Garden and Community Facilitator will run from May 12th to August 22nd, 35 hours a week.  The hours will be Tuesday to Saturday, 9am - 4pm,  with some flexibility to adjust start and finish based on weather and farm events.  Hourly wages commensurate with experience. 

The Garden and Community Facilitator will work with our main Aurora Farm team to help plan, plant, weed, water, and harvest our gardens around the property. This position will also work with our other staff to direct regular activities with our Aurora Farm Camp youth participants, host garden tours, and welcome visitors to the farm. The first month of employment will involve training with other farm staff by hosting school and daycare groups visits to the farm, as well as familiarizing with the different tasks required daily in our barn and gardens. 

Garden and Community Facilitator Job Responsibilities:

In collaboration with the Aurora Farm Team: 

• All aspects of tending the gardens including: planting, weeding, watering and mulching 
• Direct harvesting, packaging, and delivery of herbs and flowers to our purchasers
• Direct regular garden and craft activities with youth camp groups
• Collaborative Tour guiding 

Garden and Summer Camp Facilitator Skills / Qualifications:

• Must be familiar with the basic concepts of organic gardening, permaculture, Indigenous agriculture, water conservation, composting
• Leadership skills for giving tours and working with youth
• Alertness and presence on the job - not a job for daydreamers 
• Communication skills especially in shared task situations 
• Patience with plants and people
• Problem-solving skills
• Physical stamina and self-awareness in terms of the effects of heat and sun
• Caring personality for best workplace camaraderie 
• Organization skills especially in maintaining shared tools and equipment 
• Enjoys being in the company of children
• Enjoys farm life and farm animals 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of combined education and/or experience in gardening
• Experience with public speaking or group leadership 
• Experience working with youth
• Craft skills 
• First Aid certification
• Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check

This job is offered through the Canada Summer Jobs Grant program - Eligibility Requirements:

• Be between the ages of 18-30 at start of employment
• Be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• Be in possession of a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Be available to work for the duration of the contract
• For more information, visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/canada-summer-jobs/screening-eligibility.html

• Website to apply : https://aurorafarm.ca/jobs/