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Position Summary: In keeping with the philosophy of Battlefords Family Health Centre, the Community Garden Outreach Workers will play an integral role in increasing the practice of healthy eating and active living behaviours of participants.
Responsibilities:
* To engage and support community members who are participating in the community garden project
* To maintain upkeep of the garden and equipment
* To plan, organize and deliver garden events
* To work with community members to incorporate gardening and produce into healthy eating and physical activities.
* To assist with weekly and end of project reports.
* To follow provincial and organization CoVid precautions.
The successful candidate must:
* Possess good communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Good computer skills.
* Be able to work flexible hours.
* Be a self-starter and have ability to work independently and in a team setting.
* Have a valid drivers license and access to an insured vehicle.
* Have access to a cell phone.
* Be able to work outdoors in varied weather.
* Possess some knowledge of gardening and food preparation or willingness to learn.
* Be a youth between the ages of 15-30 years.
Essential Skills
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel regularly
- Valid driver's licence
Type of Machinery or Equipment
- Weed trimmer/edger
Specific Skills
- Remove litter and garbage
- Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees
- Lay sod or seed
- Cut grass
- Rake/ collect refuse
- Water lawns/gardens
Work Setting
- Park or public area
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own Tools/Equipment
- Cellular phone
Work Site Environment
- Outdoors
- Wet/damp
- Noisy
- Dusty
- Hot