Garden Assistant-Summer Student

Internal/External Posting #2025-06

Full-time Contract,35 hours/week for 8 weeks (280 hours total)

1 Summer Student Position Available-This is a vacant position

Location: Angus, Ontario

Camphill Communities Ontario is a not-for-profit organization that provides support services to adults and seniors in Simcoe County who have an intellectual disability. We support people in directing their own lives and in promoting partnerships, opportunities, well-being, freedom and contributions in their community.

SUMMARY

The Garden Assistant-Summer Student will be part of the Camphill Communities Ontario Garden Team.

Under the guidance and direction of the Garden Day Program Support Worker, the Garden Assistant will provide support with planting, weeding, harvesting, and other market garden activities required to maintain the garden as needed. This position provides an interested student with an opportunity to learn skills related to market gardening, and animal care.

REQUIREMENTS

Per funding requirements, these opportunities are open to candidates between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment.

• Must be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or personon whom refugeeprotection has been conferred and is legallyentitled to work in Canada.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions; exposure to sun, wind, rain, heat, and cold.
• An interest in sustainable agriculture and market gardening.
• Previous experience and/or education in agriculture, environmental sustainability, or gardening would be an asset but is not required.
• Able to lift 50lbs.
• Bending and repetitive movements with knees, lower back, hands and wrists.
• Position involves sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing and pulling.
• Safety conscious. Follows all safety guidelines, policies & procedures, and legislation.
• Effective communication skills verbal & written. Able to work well within a team environment.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and work with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Must be able to commit to full contract duration.

MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE A RECENT, UP TO DATE AND SATISFACTORY CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK WITH VULNERABLE SECTOR SCREENING.

Hourly Rate: $18.20 per hour, plus 6% vacation pay; Employee Assistance Plan

Date of Posting: May 30, 2025

*If you are interested in this opportunity please submit your resume by 4pm on Friday June 6th, 2025

Start Date: June 23, 2025

End Date: August 24, 2025

*280 hours total - 35 hours per week for 8 weeks

Camphill Communities Ontario is an equal opportunity employer.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

We welcome resumes from all qualified candidates. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.