CHEP Good Food Inc. & Saskatoon Food Council ,Summer Garden Intern Jobs in Canada

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Do you like to get your hands dirty?

Are you interested in contributing to the local food economy?

Are you interested in learning more about urban agriculture movement?

Do you work well with others and have a love of the outdoors?

If you answered yes to any of these than do we have the job for YOU!

OVERVIEW:

This summer a partnership between CHEP Good Food Inc. & The

Saskatoon Food Council is looking to hire 5 summer interns who will
help build an urban garden site in Saskatoon. Interns will gain
valuable experience in growing food, marketing their own produce,
learning about local food production, and working well as a team. Part
of the focus for this project will be around issues related to
indigenous food security.

A Successful Candidate will:

Ideal candidates are motivated learners who work well as part of a
team and are looking for a chance to develop their food growing skills
in an urban environment. Also:
• No previous gardening/farming skills are necessary.
• Must be able to commit to the full growing season, which runs from
May 11th until the end of August 2015.
• Applicants must be between the ages of 16-30.
• Some evening and weekend will be required.
• Must have access to reliable transportation to and from the worksite daily.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are of Aboriginal
ancestry. (Please self identify in your application).

TO APPLY:

If this sounds like you, please email the Project Coordinators at:
delaney@chep.org
with the following information:

1. A short outline (250 words or less) about why you are interested in
the Garden Intern position.
2 An updated resume with references.

All applications are appreciated although only potential candidates
will be contacted. PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 8th at 12 noon.

Please email us with any relevant questions regarding this position.