NEAT is looking for an enthusiastic individual looking to help change the food system in the Peace Region. If you are self-motivated, enjoy local food, and can work independently, this job might be perfect for you! Please email bess@neat.ca or fill out the form below to apply!

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Northern Co-Hort Assistant will be based in Fort St John, BC and will report to the Northern Co-Hort Coordinator. The Northern Co-Hort Assistant will:

• Directly work with the Northern Co-Hort Coordinator to support program deliverables
• Support the development of policies, procedures and systems to improve program communications and deliverables
• Provide collaborative support for research and development projects specific to horticulture in the Peace Region
• Coordinate, plan, prepare, and communicate on-farm knowledge transfer events for farmers following Covid-19 safety protocols.
• Support food security programing with local First Nations
• Collaborate with the BC Peace Horticulture Pest Monitoring researcher to share knowledge with producer members
• Support NEATs Soil Health Matters program designed to connect farmers with local agrologists with a deep understanding of soil health to build relationships and knowledge transfer to reduce risk for crop diversification and applying alternative production methods in line with climate mitigation and adaptation.
• Promote knowledge of local ecological agriculture and horticulture practices
• Support Northern Co-Hort Producer members
• Complete all mandatory reports and participate in weekly meetings;
• Represent NEAT and the Northern Co-Hort Program professionally at all times
• Be a positive team player
• Complete other duties as assigned

This position may require a varied workweek schedule to accommodate special events and other activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Interest in the environment, sustainable agriculture, local food systems and/or a related field
• Sensitivity to and broad knowledge of environmental issues
• Demonstrate a high level of administrative competence
• Experience participating in and supporting research projects
• Experience with, or interest in, developing effective systems for record retention and simplifying/reducing paperwork
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Effectively handle information overload
• Comfortable with public speaking and oral communication skills
• Ability to build community relationships and use information from the community to guide program direction
• Ability to work unsupervised and demonstrate motivation and initiative
• Ability to work varied hours (mornings, evenings, and weekends)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Internet usage

REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

To be eligible for the program, job applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.
• Valid BC Driver’s License and regular access to a vehicle
• Meets requirements for working with children
• Subject to security review

TERM OF POSITION

• This is a temporary full-time position
• Hours of the position will vary according to the activities being undertaken, averaging 35-40 hours per week