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Summer Student - Gardener - Term Part Time Position (8 Weeks) - Bedford Campus - 3 PositionsNorthwood • Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Summer Student - Gardener - Term Part Time Position (8 Weeks) - Bedford Campus - 3 Positions

Summer Student - Gardener - Term Part Time Position (8 Weeks) - Bedford Campus - 3 Positions

Northwood • Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
10 days ago
Salary
CA$18.50 hourly
Job type
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
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Job description

Summer Student - Gardener - Term Part Time Position (8 Weeks) - Bedford Campus - 3 Positions

Other - Part-time, TermCompetition #:SUMGARDENER-26EXTPosted:April 28, 2026Closes:May 11, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard TimeLocation:Northwood Bedford CampusNorthwoodJob Type:Part-time TermSchedule:Day

Summer Student Term Position – Bedford Campus

Join the Northwood team this summer 2026!

We are looking for dynamic individuals to be a part of our team at the Bedford Campus for the following position:

  • Gardener in Community Recreation

Positions Details:

Length of the term: 8 weeks

Number of hours: 70 hours bi-weekly - Days

Salary: $18.50 per hour

Start Date: June 8, 2026

End Date: August 3, 2026

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Grade 11 or higher
  • Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act(1). , and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
  • Must have interest in working in Long Term Care
  • Knowledge or experience in gardening

Responsible to the Manager, Community Development & Support

Tasks/Responsibilities:

  • Support seniors and newcomers to plant, grow and harvest vegetables in a community garden that is fully accessible. Tool shed inventory, cleaning, maintenance. Maintaining garden beds by feeding and mulching plants. Weeding beds and ensuring proper health of plants. Pruning trees, shrubs, plants, etc. Engaging with park participants, clients, community. Liaison for community garden workshops. Create and distribute Community garden weekly information email and posters. Assist with the business aspect of running a community garden such as finances, marketing, communication, etc. Ensure policies and procedures are up to date and being adhered too.

If these exciting opportunities interests you, please send click APPLY! Include a current resume.

Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Summer Student - Gardener - Term Part Time Position (8 Weeks) - Bedford Campus - 3 Positions • Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

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