Term Community Garden Workers (2)
About the role
##**Term Community Garden Workers (2)**Okanagan Indian Band
KʷU KʷLIW̓T L̓NQMAPLQS | WE LIVE AT HEAD OF THE LAKE
If you enjoy being outside, working with your hands and sharing food with your community, this might be the position for you!
The OKIB offers a welcoming team environment and a rewarding job experience. You can expect a supportive work environment.
Hours of work**: Up to 37.5 hours per week**
**Start Date:**April 15, 2026
**End Date:**October 30, 2026
Deadline for applications**: March 26, 2026**
JOB SUMMARY Working in close collaboration with the OKIB Health Team and other OKIB Departments and staff, the OKIB Community Garden worker will maintain the community garden and will take part in crop production, site maintenance, planting, weeding, watering, harvesting, distributing, and preserving food.
This is a seasonal position, from April 2026 to October 2026. Working hours can vary to accommodate****events, changing weather, live-stock and staffing needs.
REPORTING STRUCTURE Reports to the Garden Coordinator.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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Work with the Food Security team to accomplish farm and food security related tasks
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Plant, cultivate, and harvest various crops such as vegetables, fruits and horticultural specialties traditional medicines and field crops
-
Use hand tools such as shovel, hoes, pruning, shears, knives, and ladders
-
Perform duties such as tilling the soil, applying fertilizer and pesticides, transplanting and weeding, thinning, pruning, picking, cutting, cleaning, sorting, packing, processing, watering / irrigating and handling harvested products
-
Perform and execute the setting up, operation, and repair of garden equipment (i.e. irrigation lines)
-
Perform and execute maintenance and repair of fences and garden buildings, like the greenhouse
-
Interact with community members visiting the garden space and aid in garden events
-
Work in team and independently on garden projects
-
Preform other duties that may be needed on the farm such as painting, building, general clean up, and other necessary tasks.
-
Work with the Food Security Team for any major events or distributions such as salmon distributions, garden parties, preserving, and workshops
-
Perform all duties & responsibilities in accordance with the OKIB policies & procedures
-
All persons employed by the OKIB may be required to assist the Band in providing emergency services. Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties
-
Performs other duties as required
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR You have education, experience, or an equivalent combination may be considered. You are community-minded, detail-oriented, have a willingness to contribute to a team and an excellent communicator.
Education
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Certificate in Agriculture related studies preferred
-
Current First Aid/CPR certificate or willing to obtain
-
Valid Class 5 drivers license and reliable vehicle
Experience
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Gardening and/or agricultural experience
-
Food preservation or processing skills
-
Strong interpersonal skills and reliable
-
Self motivated and flexible (eg, flexible hours)
-
Able to carry out a variety of tasks that involve bending, squatting, and lifting
-
Happy to work outdoors in all conditions
-
Can take direction and act as a leader to carry out specific tasks
-
Team player with dedication to improve the OKIB Community Garden
Competencies (KSAs & Desired Attributes)
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Experience/knowledge with working in a First Nations Community, culture, values and issues is an asset
-
Proven fundraising abilities
-
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed
-
Work with community partners such as; other First Nations, local governments and agencies on projects & activities
-
Shows initiative to seek out and participate in continued educational/professional training opportunities
-
Proven ability to work both independently & in group situations
-
An excellent level of communication skills is required
CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCALE $24.00 per hour.
Please send resume, cover letter and references in any one of two ways:
**Email:**recruiting@okanagan.org
**Mail or drop off:**12420 Westside Road, Vernon, BC V1H 2A4
If you have accessibility needs, please contact Hollie Lachuk @ 250-542-4328 ext. 1011
The successful applicant will be required Criminal Record Check that includes the vulnerable sector and three references.
Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : 7 months to less than 1 year
About Okanagan Indian Band
The Okanagan Indian Band is working toward ensuring the future through Cultural, Social and Economic Development, guided by the leadership of an elected Chief and Council. The band administration is organized departmentally to deliver services and manage the strategic goals of the Chief and Council and Okanagan Indian Band membership.
The Okanagan Indian Band is one of the eight member Band communities of the Okanagan Nation; the other member Band communities are Lower Similkameen Indian Band, Upper Similkameen Indian Band, Osoyoos Indian Band, Upper Nicola Band, Penticton Indian Band, Westbank First Nation and the Colville Confederated Tribes.
The presently known Okanagan valley is also known as the Okanagan Indian Nations traditional territory, or as the "Syeelhwh Nation", which means the people who live here". "S-Ookanhkchinx" or Okanagan translates to mean "transport toward the head or top end". This refers to the people traveling from the head of the Okanagan Lake to where the Okanagan river meet the Columbia river. In other words Okanagan Lake and Okanagan river were the traditional transportation routes of the people and their traditional boundaries encompassed this area.
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Term Community Garden Workers (2)
About the role
##**Term Community Garden Workers (2)**Okanagan Indian Band
KʷU KʷLIW̓T L̓NQMAPLQS | WE LIVE AT HEAD OF THE LAKE
If you enjoy being outside, working with your hands and sharing food with your community, this might be the position for you!
The OKIB offers a welcoming team environment and a rewarding job experience. You can expect a supportive work environment.
Hours of work**: Up to 37.5 hours per week**
**Start Date:**April 15, 2026
**End Date:**October 30, 2026
Deadline for applications**: March 26, 2026**
JOB SUMMARY Working in close collaboration with the OKIB Health Team and other OKIB Departments and staff, the OKIB Community Garden worker will maintain the community garden and will take part in crop production, site maintenance, planting, weeding, watering, harvesting, distributing, and preserving food.
This is a seasonal position, from April 2026 to October 2026. Working hours can vary to accommodate****events, changing weather, live-stock and staffing needs.
REPORTING STRUCTURE Reports to the Garden Coordinator.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
-
Work with the Food Security team to accomplish farm and food security related tasks
-
Plant, cultivate, and harvest various crops such as vegetables, fruits and horticultural specialties traditional medicines and field crops
-
Use hand tools such as shovel, hoes, pruning, shears, knives, and ladders
-
Perform duties such as tilling the soil, applying fertilizer and pesticides, transplanting and weeding, thinning, pruning, picking, cutting, cleaning, sorting, packing, processing, watering / irrigating and handling harvested products
-
Perform and execute the setting up, operation, and repair of garden equipment (i.e. irrigation lines)
-
Perform and execute maintenance and repair of fences and garden buildings, like the greenhouse
-
Interact with community members visiting the garden space and aid in garden events
-
Work in team and independently on garden projects
-
Preform other duties that may be needed on the farm such as painting, building, general clean up, and other necessary tasks.
-
Work with the Food Security Team for any major events or distributions such as salmon distributions, garden parties, preserving, and workshops
-
Perform all duties & responsibilities in accordance with the OKIB policies & procedures
-
All persons employed by the OKIB may be required to assist the Band in providing emergency services. Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties
-
Performs other duties as required
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR You have education, experience, or an equivalent combination may be considered. You are community-minded, detail-oriented, have a willingness to contribute to a team and an excellent communicator.
Education
-
Certificate in Agriculture related studies preferred
-
Current First Aid/CPR certificate or willing to obtain
-
Valid Class 5 drivers license and reliable vehicle
Experience
-
Gardening and/or agricultural experience
-
Food preservation or processing skills
-
Strong interpersonal skills and reliable
-
Self motivated and flexible (eg, flexible hours)
-
Able to carry out a variety of tasks that involve bending, squatting, and lifting
-
Happy to work outdoors in all conditions
-
Can take direction and act as a leader to carry out specific tasks
-
Team player with dedication to improve the OKIB Community Garden
Competencies (KSAs & Desired Attributes)
-
Experience/knowledge with working in a First Nations Community, culture, values and issues is an asset
-
Proven fundraising abilities
-
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed
-
Work with community partners such as; other First Nations, local governments and agencies on projects & activities
-
Shows initiative to seek out and participate in continued educational/professional training opportunities
-
Proven ability to work both independently & in group situations
-
An excellent level of communication skills is required
CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCALE $24.00 per hour.
Please send resume, cover letter and references in any one of two ways:
**Email:**recruiting@okanagan.org
**Mail or drop off:**12420 Westside Road, Vernon, BC V1H 2A4
If you have accessibility needs, please contact Hollie Lachuk @ 250-542-4328 ext. 1011
The successful applicant will be required Criminal Record Check that includes the vulnerable sector and three references.
Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : 7 months to less than 1 year
About Okanagan Indian Band
The Okanagan Indian Band is working toward ensuring the future through Cultural, Social and Economic Development, guided by the leadership of an elected Chief and Council. The band administration is organized departmentally to deliver services and manage the strategic goals of the Chief and Council and Okanagan Indian Band membership.
The Okanagan Indian Band is one of the eight member Band communities of the Okanagan Nation; the other member Band communities are Lower Similkameen Indian Band, Upper Similkameen Indian Band, Osoyoos Indian Band, Upper Nicola Band, Penticton Indian Band, Westbank First Nation and the Colville Confederated Tribes.
The presently known Okanagan valley is also known as the Okanagan Indian Nations traditional territory, or as the "Syeelhwh Nation", which means the people who live here". "S-Ookanhkchinx" or Okanagan translates to mean "transport toward the head or top end". This refers to the people traveling from the head of the Okanagan Lake to where the Okanagan river meet the Columbia river. In other words Okanagan Lake and Okanagan river were the traditional transportation routes of the people and their traditional boundaries encompassed this area.