CSJ: Community Garden & Compost Assistant

FoodShare Toronto•Toronto, ON

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role supports the on-site mid-scale compost system and assists with garden care at Sunshine Garden. Responsibilities include farmers’ market operations, record-keeping, collaborating with volunteers and participants, supporting community compost programs and food growing initiatives, assisting with events, and participating in organizational activities. The position requires a commitment to food justice, equity, and inclusion, with strong collaboration, facilitation, communication, and organizational skills.

Requirements

Must be legally authorized to work in Canada
Repetitive tasks such as bending, crouching, lifting, and reaching.
Full shifts standing and working on your feet.
Use of hand tools and mechanized equipment.
Regularly lifting over 40 lbs.
Working outdoors in all kinds of weather (heat, sun, rain, cold).
Fully graduated G driver’s license.
Minimum 1+ year of experience managing a compost system in small-scale or backyard gardening settings
Minimum 1+ year of experience in gardening, food growing, or plant care
Strong understanding of food systems, particularly composting and sustainable growing practices
Demonstrated interest in community-led food projects, urban agriculture, or neighbourhood-based organizing.
Proven commitment to the principles of food justice, equity, and inclusion.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and as part of a diverse team, engaging people of different ages, abilities, and cultural backgrounds.
Strong facilitation skills with the ability to lead diverse groups, think on your feet, and creatively problem-solve during workshops, tours, or activities.
Excellent verbal communication, organizational, and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

A valid G Driver’s License is considered an asset.
Access to a vehicle is an asset for this role. If you do not have your own vehicle, you may use a FoodShare vehicle if you meet the following criteria: A valid Ontario G License, a minimum of 3 years of insured experience, with no major driving infractions in the last 7 years. A Driver's Abstract may be required.

Responsibilities

Support the on-site mid-scale compost system, including emptying green bins, layering and turning compost, sifting finished material, and preparing new bins.
Assist with garden care, including preparing garden beds, seeding, weeding, watering, and harvesting produce.
Help with farmers’ market operations, including setup and takedown, inventory supply, customer engagement, and volunteer support.
Maintain accurate records of compost inputs, outputs, and related data.
Work collaboratively with volunteers, Focus on Youth participants, and interns to complete daily composting and gardening tasks.
Support the facilitation of community compost programs and the Community Compost Exchange at BCI Farm and Flemo Farm, as needed.
Assist with other FoodShare growing initiatives such as School Grown, Flemo Farm, and garden installations.
Contribute to the planning and delivery of community events, including the Annual Plant Giveaway, Let’s Get Growing, Wormshares, and Toronto Compost Leader workshops.
Support and assist other community food-growing initiatives at BCI Farm and Flemo.
Attend FoodShare staff meetings, team training, and complete administrative tasks such as timesheets and reporting requirements.
Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the success of the program.