Farm Site Management Assistant - Competition

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.

As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC’s Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact.

We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action.

Competition : 4650

Internal Closing Date: Open Until Filled

External Closing Date: Open Until Filled

# of Openings: 1

Salary Information: Casual Employee - Hourly Rate

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time

Workplace Type: On-Site

Travel Frequency: Occasional travel between campuses is required.

Employee Group: Casual Employee

Position Name: Farm Site Management Assistant

Department/Faculty: Institute for Sustainable Food Systems - ORS

Organizational Structure: This role reports to Institute for Sustainable Food Systems Director.

The Farm Site Management Assistant will mainly assist with mowing, farm site maintenance and farm site cleaning for the KPU Farm Schools program at Gilbert Road and Garden City Lands. Seasonal field work may also be required during peak farming season, including harvesting, weeding, crop maintenance, and various other field tasks. As an education farm dedicated to regenerative farming practices and local food systems, this position requires someone who is passionate about regenerative agriculture, building local food systems, and food systems education.

• Performing day-to-day farm site maintenance, mowing, and farm site cleaning
• Supporting the farm school coordinator in weeding, harvesting, post processing, or any other field work as assigned
• Ensuring that farm site, farm irrigation system, equipment, and tools are well maintained in working order

• Ability to operate mowing machinery and tools safely
• A keen interest in small-scale, regenerative agriculture
• Strong communication skills
• Physical ability to lift 45lbs repeatedly
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Ability to work outside in all weather
• Valid First Aid Certificate is an asset
• Class 5 driver’s license
• Access to a vehicle for commuting to and from the farm is an asset

Salary Information: Anticipated hourly pay rate: $18.25

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top‑up, sick leave, long‑term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, in‑house training & development, inter‑campus transportation, and more!

Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part‑time.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity‑deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

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We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.