Job Description
Position: Intern –Firebreak/Agricultural Development Technician
Location: Hay River .
Rate of pay: $35.00 per hour to start
Reporting: This position reports to and takes direction from the Executive Director
Hours: 37.5-hour week (some flexibility in scheduling)
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Land development
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Identification and implementation of best practises for land clearing to support firebreak food production incorporating regenerative techniques
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Assist in building appropriate structures
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Develop various demonstration plots
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Plant, maintain and harvest as appropriate
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Identify and possibly begin development of a food forest model project
Sustainable Development
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Development of a sustainable development plan for food production in a firebreak
Knowledge Mobilization
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Document and share best practises
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Develop and deliver experiential events on site
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Develop social media and informational documents for the public
Community Development and Outreach
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Liaise with and learn from local traditional knowledge holders and community members
Organizational responsibility
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Support other programs and initiatives of the organization as requested/needed
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Work collaboratively with other members of the team.
Post internship
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At the conclusion of the Internship, we intend this position to transition into a FT Agricultural tech position
Ideal Characteristics:
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has training, education or experience in agriculture
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Is comfortable with physical labour
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Has experience on the land and is comfortable on the land
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Detail-oriented, quick-working
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Interested in ecology, sustainable and regenerative agriculture
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Comfortable working with youth and speaking to groups
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Physically fit and able to work in all weather conditions
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Has access to reliable transportation (at a minimum a driver’s license)
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Self-starter
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Friendly and finds it easy to connect with others
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Likes variety
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Has a natural sense of urgency
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Able to go with the flow