JOB OPPORTUNITY:
HORTICULTURE WORKER (MAY- AUGUST 2025)
LOCATION: Waterloo, ON
KW Habilitation is a local not-for-profit organization that provides a wide range of individualized services and supports to children with any special need and adults with developmental disabilities. We support individuals to live a fulfilling life which is fostered through preschool and early learning supports, respite services, residential services, community participation, and employment supports.
The Horticulture Worker will, with the coaching and mentoring of the Farm Coordinator follow an urban garden site map and complete assigned tasks of opportunity. Assisting with food security initiatives, the Horticulture Worker, as an active member of Our Farm team, will plant, weed, water, harvest, sort, and set up a grab and go market and stock.
To be eligible for the above position, youth must satisfy the following criteria:
• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment,
• Self-identify as being part of a group who is underrepresented or have additional barriers to the labour market.
• Be legally eligible to work in Canada and have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN),
• Able to work 30 hours per week – including day, evening and weekend shifts, and
• Able to arrange own transportation to and from work.
Qualifications:
• The successful candidate will be energetic and motivated to learn new skills
• Enjoy working outdoors in different weather conditions and able to do physical labour
• Previous work experience in a garden type setting, and knowledge of plants and planting would be considered assets.
PLEASE NOTE: Positions are contingent on funding provided by Canada Summer Jobs.
Rate of Pay: $18.00 per hour
Applicants must submit a résumé and cover letter online with a summary of relevant qualifications and reason for interest in this position by Sunday March 30, 2025.
To Apply, Please Visit Our Job Application Page HERE
Only successful applicants will be notified. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted.
Job ID: 253304
KW Habilitation is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including, 2SLGBTQ+ identified persons, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Inuit and Métis Individuals, and members of Black and other racialized communities, and individuals for whom English is not their first language. We seek to provide accessibility for all applicants with our accessibility policies and the AODA. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
