We are looking for someone to fill a paid 45 hour #WorkExperience position at Welland Orchard this month!
To be eligible for this position, you must currently be receiving income assistance such as BCEA, PWD, HA, PPMB, or similar. If you (or someone you know) is eligible and interested, take a read through the detailed description below and send in your resume and/or a statement of interest for the position to [email protected]. We are hoping to fill this role as soon as possible, and will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!
Title: Welland Orchard Assistant
Term date: Immediately- March 31st or 45 hours have been compleated
Hours/week: 10-20 hours/week
Stipend: $675 for 45 hour work experience
This role is funded by the United Way Work Experience grant.
To be eligible, a WEOG Participant must be:
- BCEA recipient or qualified to receive assistance under the Employment and Assistance Act; or
- On disability assistance or qualified to receive assistance under the Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Act; or
- Hardship Assistance (HA) recipient
- Income assistance through the Person with Persistent Multiple Barriers to Employment (PPMB) benefit
- Qualified to receive assistance from a Treaty First Nation that is funded through the Federal Department of Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada; or
- Qualified to receive assistance from a First Nation Administering Authority that administers an Income Assistance Program on behalf of Indigenous Services Canada.
- Legally able to work in British Columbia
NOTE: Current WorkBC Wage Subsidy recipients are not eligible for this funding.
ABOUT THIS WORK OPPORTUNITY:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This person will report directly to the Welland Coordinator.
Orchard Management
Assist with orchard maintenance at the discretion of the Welland Coordinator
The position will primarily involve outdoor work with a focus on spring tree health and weed management
Orchard tasks will include:
General maintenance work (flipping compost, mulching, etc.)
Weeding
Assist with holistic management of fruit tree pest and disease concerns
Orchard inspections (checking for newly broken branches, diseased, dying, stressed trees, weeds taking over, correctly identifying weeds versus intentional plants, etc)
Assist in the coordination and management of Welland Legacy Park supplies and tools
This role may also assist with other LifeCyles projects as needed including the seed library, food processing and farm gleaning, and can include some indoor computer based work depending on the interests of the applicant.
LifeCycles cultivates healthy communities by bringing people together to grow, harvest, and share local foods. Working in urban gardens and orchards, we are reimagining the way that we live and eat in cities. We believe that food is at the heart of thriving, diverse communities and a healthy planet. Our programs distribute fresh local produce to community members and service agencies, while mentoring the next generation of food leaders. Through transformative learning experiences, we strengthen our connections with each other, the food we eat, and the land it comes from. In doing so, we are building a more resilient and equitable food future.
Our projects operate on unceded Coast Salish Territories, specifically the lands of the Lekwungen and WASÁNEC peoples. For more information about what we do, visit: http://www.lifecyclesproject.ca
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