Contract Community Garden Coordinator

Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre • London, ON

7d • CA$23 - CA$29 • Onsite

About The Position

Nshwaasnangong Child Care and Family Centre, operated by the Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC), is seeking a Community Garden Coordinator for a summer contract position. This role involves developing a traditional Indigenous garden to support community health and well-being. The garden will be a gathering and learning space, featuring vegetable, naturalized, and medicinal plants, and will offer traditional teachings. The coordinator will work closely with the Family Centre and be accessible to the wider community.

Requirements

• Must love and have experience in organic gardening (through paid or volunteer work)
• Understanding of Indigenous cultural teachings and practices
• Experience working with volunteers and community members
• Physical dexterity and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to take initiative, and work independently
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to have a flexible work schedule
• Must have a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference check as a condition of employment
• Up-to-date immunizations and records

Nice To Haves

• Ideally person of Indigenous heritage
• Food Handler Certificate and First Aid training an asset
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle an asset

Responsibilities

• Garden maintenance including planting, seeding, cultivating, edging, weeding, trimming, pruning, raking, harvesting
• Maintenance of existing landscaping
• Development of garden space as needed
• Engage and support volunteers in garden
• Support maintaining garden records
• Promote the garden project with individuals and families, potential volunteers, and other members of the community
• This job may require additional responsibilities and duties as assigned by Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed