Garden and SSP Coordinator

Position Summary: The Garden and SSP Coordinator is responsible for planning, planting and harvesting of the MML garden, as well as coordinating the summer student program and supervising the garden students.

Responsibilities

• Planning of the Garden and the yard
• Planting, cultivating and harvesting crops from the Garden and the yard
• Evaluating plants for signs of stress, disease or other problems
• Recommending planting designs, and layouts based on available space, sunlight requirements and other considerations
• Coordinate the summer student program onboarding process and paperwork
• Recruit summer students willing and able to fulfill the work
• Delegate and organize the work to ensure that the contracts are being fulfilled
• Provide mentorship and guidance to the summer students to enrich their work experience
• Complete regular reviews with students to provide positive feedback
• Coordinate with IMC CEO & MML Executive Director to ensure contracts are being fulfilled to the satisfaction of the clients and partners
• Assist the events team as needed
• Other duties as required

Basic Qualifications

• 5 years horticulturist or gardening experience
• 2 years of experience working in a leadership role
• Degree or diploma in horticulture an asset
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
• Time management skills
• High level of ethics and integrity

Preferred Qualifications

• Metis Nation of Alberta (MNA) qualified status
• Fluency in Cree language

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Fort Mcmurray, AB T9H 4P3: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person