Jobs for Youth – Better Brant

We have 2 positions:

Community Animator
Research Assistant

Position: Community Animator

Organization: Sustainable Brant/Better Brant
Eligibility: Canadian citizen, permanent resident or refugee, 30 years or younger
Term: 2 months, with possibility for ongoing work

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

Have you helped with event planning or facilitating workshops?

Are you interested in learning more about facilitating community involvement in rural sustainability issues?

Would you like to be more involved in fostering a more inclusive rural community, particularly for Mexican migrant farm workers

promote best practices for sustainable land use planning and protection of the local environment with a focus on Brant County,

Research ecological and sustainability issues (including waste reduction with a focus on food rescue and redistribution, and reduction of exposure to toxins (e.g. pesticides, toxic emissions)
Work to protect farmland, natural heritage and water, and prevent sprawl,
Support inclusive, transparent governance at the municipal, provincial and federal level by fostering community education and engagement, and
Foster inclusive rural communities with a special focus on migrant farm workers

Job Description:

You would be involved in helping with some of the following work:

Facilitating workshops and events

related to sustainability topics (such as conservation, control of invasive species, tree care, restoration of wetlands, eco-tourism, birding, plant walks, farmland protection, sustainable land use planning and inclusive rural community, public transit) and
event promotion.
Some physical labour is involved in preparing for events such as landscaping, moving equipment and tables, cleaning, sorting and distributing rescued food etc.

Community Consulting and Education

helping residents to learn about and participate in policy making to protect farmland, water and natural areas
Facilitating workshops and events (e.g. teach-ins, film nights, hosting guest speakers)

Providing outreach:

newsletter, social media,

to local migrant farm workers (helping with community suppers, food redistribution, English conversation)

Application Details:

must be between 18 & 30 years old and 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.

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: 2 months with possibility of ongoing work
Start Date: Early May or early July
Eligibility: Must be between 18 & 30 years old.
Pay: $22/hour, 35 hours/week
Schedule: flexible Monday-Friday, occasional evening, or weekend

Assets:

experience with community organizing and outreach to First Nations, farmers, landowners and the public,
land use planning courses (Provincial and municipal land use policies, farmland protection, community engagement, waste reduction, inclusive rural community),
knowledge of land use issues in Brant,
WordPress, Canva, Mailchimp, Cakemail, GIS
driver’s license, and
Bonus: Spanish and ESL training/experience

Ability to commute or relocate before starting work (required).

To Apply:

Send relevant cover letter & resume to:
info@betterbrant.ca

Questions: Text 226-802-2801

2) Research Assistant

Position: Research Assistant

Eligibility: Canadian citizen, permanent resident or refugee, 30 years or younger
Term: 2 months, with possibility for ongoing work

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

promote best practices for sustainable land use planning and protection of the local environment with a focus on Brant County,
Research ecological and sustainability issues (including waste reduction with a focus on food rescue and redistribution, reduction of exposure to toxins (e.g. pesticides, toxic emissions)
Work to protect farmland, natural heritage and water and prevent sprawl,

Support inclusive, transparent governance at the municipal, provincial and federal level by fostering community education and engagement, and
Foster inclusive rural communities with a special focus on migrant farm workers

Do you have training in land use planning and protecting natural areas, water and farmland?

Are you interested in research best practices to protect farmland, water and natural areas?

Have you worked on waste reduction issues?