Gardens Supervisor

POSTING # 23-07-015 NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 22114 POSITION TYPE SUMMER (Ends August 30, 2024), FULL-TIME Reporting to the Parks Canada Liaison, the Gardens Supervisor will be primarily responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of a large vegetable garden and various perennial gardens located at the Riel House National Historic site in Winnipeg’s St. Vital neighborhood. The position will also be primarily responsible for supervising up to six summer student youth (Age ~15 – 17) on a regular basis. Job Duties/Competencies:

Lead the day-to-day operations of a vegetable garden, perennial garden beds and other landscaping and maintenance duties;

Supervise up to six summer students, and be responsible for designating gardening tasks as required;

Coordinate work associated with the development of communications plans to promote the gardens;

Learn about traditional Métis gardening, seeds, seed saving, food processing, and share this knowledge with summer students, Métis youth, and all citizens;

Assist with other EIRM department programs and projects as needed. Skills and Qualifications:

Student (age 18-30) who attended school full-time during the current academic year and intends to return to school on a full-time basis in the upcoming academic year;

Experience with working outdoors including gardening, horticulture, or related field is considered an asset;

Experience supervising youth and being responsible for designating tasks for youth to follow;

Experience working with leadership and in community settings;

Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

Strong organizational, interpersonal and time management skills;

Experience working for a not-for-profit organization and Indigenous government is an asset;

Clear Child Abuse Registry Check;

Ability to accommodate for changing weather and plans on short notice;

Knowledge of Métis culture, MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and,

Ability to occasionally travel outside of Winnipeg, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle an asset. Please send a resume and cover letter to . This job advertisement has been provided by an external employer/partner. (CAHRD) Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development is not responsible for the content's accuracy, authenticity, or reliability.