Seabird Island is committed to fostering health and wellness within our community. We are dedicated to creating a culturally safe and inclusive environment that respects and values Indigenous knowledge, traditions, and ways of being. We are seeking a Land to Table Farm Student to join our team, working collaboratively to enhance farming operations and receiving training opportunities to students interested in agriculture, sustainability, environmental science, or land-based work.
Under the direction of the Acting Holistic Nutrition Wellness Lead, the Land to Table Farm Student provides culturally informed support for day-to-day operations on the Tém:éxw li te Letam Farm during the peak growing season. This role involves hands-on and outdoors, focusing on crop production, field maintenance, and general farm upkeep. The Land to Table Farm Assistant will also engage in community relations activities to support clients and the community.
This is a term position with an end date of August 28th, with possibility of extension.
What you'll do
Crop Production & Field Work
Farm Operations
What you Bring
Qualifications
Working / Special Conditions
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter. Please include references that can speak to your experience and skills.
Have a question about this position before you apply? Email careers@seabirdisland.ca
Employment is conditional upon completing pre-employment screening to ensure a safe and secure work environment in which students, staff, members, families, community, as well as resources, and assets are protected. All background checks, reference checks and criminal record checks are performed in accordance with Seabird Island Human Resources Policy Manual, protecting the integrity and confidentiality of information gathered during the evaluation.
Pre-employment screening
Seabird Island is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. We recognize and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions that Indigenous people bring to our team. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous people. Pursuant to S. 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of First Nations, Métis, or Inuit heritage. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in Canada; however, we are not able to sponsor visas.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Seabird Island is a First Nations Band in Agassiz BC. In collaboration with local and national partners and sponsors, we work to improve the health, education, and economic opportunities for First Nations people to create thriving First Nations families and communities.
We offer more than 20 services, including health care, dental care, early childhood, employment, mental health, and outreach programs to a variety of First Nations Bands through Health Transfer Agreements, and/or contracts.
Our Education programming allows First Nations students to complete their Kindergarten to Grade 12 education within a First Nations school that considers First Nations culture key to children's education. Seabird College, which began operation in 2009, offers a wide-range of courses that will offer students the opportunity to get the certificates they need to get the job of their dreams and advance in their careers.
Recipient of Accreditation Canada with Exemplary Status, Canadian Medical Association's Excellence in Health Promotion Award, and Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada's Best Practices Award.
