Ranch and Garden Technicians [6]

PAID POSITION – RANCH AND GARDEN TECHNICIANS

Seeking enthusiastic, creative and committed individuals to join our team for the 2025 Summer Season

Triple S Ranch & Market Garden is a non‑profit, social enterprise that contributes to the community and Alberta’s agribusiness. Our organization provides a creative solution to support the unique employment needs of adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder [ASD]. It promotes personal growth and success on a safe, eco‑friendly, sustainable ranch. You will be part of a team that will grow organic produce for the local community, businesses and markets and work with individuals in our 2025 Animal Assisted Wellness Program.

As a Ranch and Garden Assistant, you play a critical role in the success of the produce going to market and assisting in the care and nurturing of farm animals. There is a myriad of tasks for a farming operation. These can encompass everything from operating machinery to planting, weeding, watering, maintaining infrastructure, as well as feeding animals and maintaining their living quarters.

This is the perfect job for you because:

• You enjoy the stillness and quietude of the country
• You enjoy being around animals
• You like to garden or want to learn to gardening
• You are interested in expanding your career opportunities to areas that more suit your non‑urban desires

This is the perfect job for you if you are interested in:

• Joining a team of individuals who are a bit quirky and love the quiet, relaxing rural life
• Developing your skills and building your resume for work in gardening, animal care, light construction or alternative energy

This is the perfect job if you are:

• Part of the neurodiverse community, or
• Autistic, or
• Someone who would like to work in the fields of neurodiversity: a great immersive opportunity; or
• You just want a bit of extra money over the summer.

In addition to your daily routines and because you stay at the farm for 3 days, TSR also makes after hours fun and relaxing with evening firepits or late afternoon kayaking or swimming.

If you are interested in joining our team of like‑minded individuals. This is a perfect opportunity to develop your skills.

Location

Employment Term

End Date: August 29, 2025

Extension of Employment

Triple S may extend the term of employment based on funding. If funding is available, an extension of the employment term may be considered, based on performance during the initial term.

Working Days and Hours

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (note: Start date of first week is June 30 due to Canada Day on July 1).

Maximum number of hours per week is 30.

Hourly Rate and Pay Period

Monthly salary based on an average salary of $16.75 per hour.

Monthly pay period

Role and Responsibilities

Work as part of the Gardening Team on tasks such as:

• Weeding, harvesting, rototilling, fertilizing, ensuring irrigation systems are working correctly
• Packing and delivering product; tasks required for the general quality care of the vegetables

More specific activities may include:

• Construct a variety of frames to support vines and berries
• Ensure that operational areas are clean and maintained
• Repair farm buildings, fences, irrigation and alternate energy systems
• Physically pick crops, weigh vegetables and fruits and load them onto shipment trucks
• Work as part of the overall TSR family on tasks such as preparing meals, maintaining and caring for property, grounds and equipment.
• Participate in on‑site skills development and information sessions as scheduled
• Learn to understand the individual and model positive conversations, behavior, and employment commitment

Work as part of the Animal Husbandry Team taking care of the smaller animals. More specific activities may include:

• Construct animal living quarters
• Feed and clean animal living quarters
• Daily plan and handling of animals to acclimatize them to human handling.

Demonstrate Positivity through Actions and Words:

• Take responsibility for your actions; admit when mistakes are made and take actions to correct
• Inspire others on your team to do the same
• Demonstrate integrity, optimism, hope, determination, and compassion

QUALIFICATION AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

MANDATORY

• Over 18 years of age (some exceptions)
• Diagnosis or self‑diagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder or other neurodiversity.
• Canadian citizen or Landed Immigrant
• Able to lift 20lbs without assistance
• Able to live on site for a minimum of 3 days per week