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Position: Community Outreach
Organization: Sustainable Brant/Better Brant
Eligibility: Canadian citizen, permanent resident or refugee, 30 years or younger
Term: Immediate for 8 weeks, full-time

Location: between Brantford and Ancaster, Ontario
Housing: option of on-site accommodation

Have you done any event planning or facilitated workshops?

Do you have some training in land use planning, and conservation?

Are you interested in helping our organization to protect farmland and natural areas in Brant County?

We research and promote:

• the protection of farmland, natural heritage and water, within the County of Brant and Brantford, and
• inclusive, transparent governance on all levels of government.

We are very dedicated to

• protecting farmland, natural areas, and water in Brant County,
• working with partners such as Ontario Farmland Trust, Langford Conservancy, National Farmers Union-Ontario, Six Nations, Canadian Environmental Law Association, Ecological Farmers of Ontario and rural environmental planners, and
• providing outreach to community members (website, newsletter, workshops, forums).

Job Description:

You would be involved in helping with the following:

• consultations: helping residents to be informed about land use policy and how to protect farmland, water and natural areas,
• facilitating workshops and events related to sustainability, conservation, and land use planning,
• providing outreach to members of the rural community (newsletter, workshops, forums, social media).

We are seeking someone who is highly motivated, and who cares about the protection of farmland, natural areas and water in Brant County. We will provide mentoring and work with you.

Application Details:

• must be legally allowed to work in Canada (a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have been granted refugee status),
• include a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position and any relevant experience, and
• provide two work references.
• Please indicate you saw this posting at GoodWork.ca.

We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected factors. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment and strive to create an inclusive and positive work-environment for all. We encourage applications from folks who are under-represented in rural-Canadian agriculture — Indigenous, Black, and people of colour, LGBTQ2S+, as well as those with disabilities.

• Term: 8 weeks
• Eligibility: Must be between 18 & 30 years old.
• Pay: $22/hour, 35 hours/week
• Benefits: organic fruit & vegetables, discount on herbal products, 4% vacation pay
• Schedule: 7-hour day shift, Monday to Friday, occasional evening, or weekend
• Assets: land use planning courses, knowledge of land use issues in Brant, WordPress, Canva, Mailchimp, event promotion, community organizing, outreach to farmers, landowners and the public, driver’s license
• Ability to commute or relocate before starting work (required).

To Apply:

Send relevant cover letter & resume to:
ehaley1@gmail.com

Questions: Text 226-802-2801

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