Farm Attendant - North Vancouver, Canada - District of North Vancouver

District of North Vancouver

Verified Company

North Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Farm Attendant:

_(Auxiliary)_

If you are civic-minded and interested in making an impact on people and businesses on the beautiful North Shore, consider working for the District of North Vancouver.

Home to vast parkland and attractions including Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon and Capilano Suspension Bridge, the District of North Vancouver is inspired by nature, and enriched by people.

Designated one of
BC's Top Employers for 4 years, the District offers exciting professional development opportunities and a competitive total compensation package including a nine day fortnight and remote work options.

This is an exciting time to join the District, as we embark on a range of initiatives to transform digital service delivery, customer experience, and our approach to climate action.

Known for being a flexible, family-friendly employer with an inclusive workplace culture, the District of North Vancouver offers an exceptional workplace culture.

If you are civic-minded and interested in making an impact on people and businesses on the beautiful North Shore, consider working for the District of North Vancouver.

Maplewood Farm is currently looking to hire and Auxiliary employee to perform routine maintenance, custodial and public contact work of some variety.

The incumbent feeds, handles and cares for domestic farm animals and birds and maintains enclosures, farm buildings, facilities and grounds.

In addition, the incumbent provides information to the public about the farm and may be required to assist with cashiering and other related tasks.

The successful applicant must possess:

Considerable knowledge of methods, practices and procedures for the care and feeding of the farm's animals and birds;
Sound knowledge of the rules governing public conduct on the farm;
Working knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in maintaining grounds and buildings;
Ability to handle animals and birds safely and to carry out a variety of tasks and procedures related to their care;
Ability to perform a variety of unskilled grounds, maintenance and repair tasks;
Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public;
Ability to understand and carry out work according to oral instructions and to work with mínimal supervision;
Ability to provide training and direction to others;
Ability to facilitate public engagement events and children's programs;
Ability to complete noncomplex forms and reports;
Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment used in the work.
Demonstrated commitment to supporting a healthy and safe workplace

Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 10, plus some experience in working with animals, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Some cashiering and basic keyboarding experience would be an asset.

The pay for this unionized position is $30.21 per hour (2021 rates) plus 12% in lieu of all benefits.

Hours of work for these positions may be any day of the week and may vary between the hours of 6:30am-8pm.

We respectfully acknowledge the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), on whose ancestral lands the District of North Vancouver is located.

Education :
Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience :
Experience an asset