Greening Field Supervisor - Winnipeg, Canada - West End Resource Centre - Daniel McIntyre / St. Matthews Community Association

Description

_This is an excellent opportunity for a first or second year university student enrolled in biological sciences, ecology, environmental science or studies.

_The Greening Field Supervisor will assist with the delivery of services and programming to the community and help promote the Community Greening and Environment Program initiatives.

They will help to increase local knowledge and skills relating to greening and environment issues and also help increase awareness about food security through various workshops, programs and educational resources.

The Greening Field Supervisor is responsible for overseeing other members of the Greening Team while working in the field to ensure efficient delivery of service and team safety.

• Assist with the Good Food Bag Program and YardWorks Program
• Assist with supervision of summer staff; ensure assigned tasks are delegated and completed in a timely manner
• Help promote the Community Garden Program, workshops and events to residents, community, and through networking
• Help support local greening and environment initiatives through planning and delivery of a range of workshops, events and programs
• Help maintain a wildlifefriendly, sustainable, permaculture garden with space for annual vegetable growing and a miniature forest garden
• Help with purchasing and pickup of garden supplies, materials and produce
• Help with planting, growing and harvesting community pick gardens and planters
• Weed and ensure garden sites are clean and maintained
• Assist in repairs to garden plots as needed; ensure communal compost bins are maintained
• Assist with transportation of water and filling water containers at garden sites
• Assist with cleaning garden beds and sites at the end of the growing season
• Assist in other programming areas, community BBQ's, Summer events and other organized community events; assist in other community activities such as festivals and the AGM
• Attend scheduled staff meetings including checkin/followup meetings with the Community Greening and Environment Coordinator
• Ensure all relevant health and safety standards are met in relation to your personal safety, the safety of volunteers, and members of the public
• Ensure proper PPE is used at all times when working with equipment
• Engage in community outreach work with other growing projects and community groups in the local area as appropriate
• Prepare and submit monthly progress reports to the Greening and Environment Supervisor; maintain accurate time sheets
• Review organization and program policies and procedures, job responsibilities and expectations; sign acknowledgement form upon review
• Other duties as assigned
• Adhere to the organizations respect policy and maintain a respectable and friendly work environment

• High School diploma
• Experience working in a community setting
• Empathy and experience with supporting and working with older, disabled people or historically marginalized populations, children, and families
• Positive attitude, enjoys taking initiative, works well independently and in a team
• Selfdirected with exceptional organizational and followthrough skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to interact with staff and the general public
• Pro-Active leader with the ability to take initiative, work independently, problem solve, and work collaboratively with staff and others
• Understanding and appreciation of innercity communities
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends
• Knowledge of the Daniel McIntyre / St. Matthews neighbourhoods is an asset
• Must have a valid Driver's License and clean driver's abstract with daily access to a vehicle.
• Current Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check
• Legal authorization to work in Canada for the duration of the contract

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed