Practicum Field Coordinator - Vancouver, Canada - University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia

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Description

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

Non Union Farm Workers

Job Profile

Non Union Salaried - UBC Farm Staff Coordinator

Job Title

Practicum Field Coordinator

Department

Educational Programming | Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm | Faculty of Land and Food Systems

Compensation Range

$4, $4,693.78 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

March 13, 2023

Note:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

Nov 30, 2023

There is a possibility for an extension.

Job Summary

The Practicum Field Coordinator supports on-site research, teaching, and community programs in three complementary ways:

mentoring, leading, and coordinating the field work of UBC Farm Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture students.
coordinating and performing a variety of moderately complex land stewardship and crop production activities.
providing basic agricultural services and consultation to other site participants.

Organizational Status

Reports to the Education Manager and the Lead Field Coordinator. Provides seasonal field supervision to 10-20 adult community learners via the Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture Program. Works closely, in a collaborative environment, with other UBC Farm staff.

Work Performed- Coordinates and performs day-to-day land stewardship and production activities for a defined range of agricultural crops. Liaises with other field staff and the Practicum Coordinator to plan, prioritize, and facilitate day-to-day practicum field tasks in the context of crop production and sales systems on a working campus farm.- Works with the Practicum Coordinator to guide student plot experience (shared and individual plots).

This includes being available to answer questions during plot time, ensuring that plots are being properly managed, ensuring that students are receiving sufficient guidance and support, as well as integrating the educational curriculum into the student plot experience.- Collaborates on practicum program development and assists the Practicum Coordinator with administrative tasks related to the management of the program.- Provides practical training and limited theoretical instruction to student workers, practicum students, student interns, and volunteers.- Assists the Lead Sales Coordinator with weekly crop harvest planning based on product supply and also with monitoring the quality and safety of crops.

Occasionally assists with the sale and direct-marketing of crops.- Assists with general operational tasks such as selection, procurement, maintenance, and repair of field equipment, tools, and supplies.- Conducts all site activities in alignment with standard operating procedures and record keeping systems.

Occasionally assists with the development and refinement of these procedures and systems.- Assists the Lead Field Coordinator and Farm Operations Manager with annual farm plans detailing cropping decisions and production trends.- May occasionally perform essential site staffing duties such as seedling watering and poultry care on weekends.- Performs other operational duties as required.

EXERCISING JUDGMENT/IMPACT OF DECISIONS

The Practicum Field Coordinator is a representative of the CSFS at UBC Farm and the Faculty of Land and Food Systems.

This individual's approach and delivery of information in dealing with the general public and a variety of site users present at the UBC Farm reflect on these units.

Therefore, ensuring a high regard for professionalism, safety, and adherence to UBC policies is of considerable importance.

When dealing with equipment, including tractors and field implements in a variety of field conditions and weather, the Practicum Field Coordinator will need to critically assess each operation before proceeding in order to ensure the safety of all individuals involved.

When using high-powered equipment, poor judgment of the operating conditions and context can result in injury or death. Safety orientations and training will be provided before the assignment of tasks that require the use of such equipment.

Day-to-day decisions regarding crop planting, care, and harvest have a considerable impact on crop quality and timing, which in turn impacts the financial viability and teaching quality of the farm.

Supervision Received

Reports to and works under the general supervision of the Education Manager and the Lead Field Coordinator.

Must show a significant degree of autonomy and be able to make day-to-day decisions independently, but will review major decisions with and defer high-impact decisions to the supervisor.

Evaluation of the performance of major job responsibilities will include reviews of quality and effectiveness in achieving program objectives and financial viability, as well as adherence to the CSFS at UBC Farm's mission, vision and guiding principles.

Supervision Given

Provides seasonal supervision (e.g. task supervision, prioritization, and delegation) to 10-20 adult community l