Summer Student: Community Garden Facilitator

The Town of Riverview is seeking candidates for the summer student position of Community Garden Facilitator with the Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Relations from May 4th to August 28th, 2026. 

The selected candidate will maintain all aspects of the Coverdale Community Garden, including its general programming.      

Part I - Characteristic Duties / Responsibilities  

• Daily maintenance to ensure that the garden is tidy and accessible to all gardeners, including but not limited to:
• Weeding and mulching communal spaces and walkways
• Ensuring water barrels are full and hose system is functional and accessible.
• Keeping tools in good working order.
• Keeping community garden shed tidy and organized.
• Keeping the greenhouse tidy and organized.
• Notifying supervisor if any tools or equipment needs to be repaired or replaced.
• Assist in Coverdale Centre event set up, tear down and general inventory tasks as needed. 
• Cultivate, plant, care for, and harvest teaching plots for the Food Bank.   
• Assist in planning and executing Community Garden and Sustainability Workshops.
• Provide friendly and helpful points of contact for Community Gardeners.
• Assist with sustainability outreach initiatives at various community events, such as Clean Up Day, Canada Day, and Block Parties. 
• Provide detailed reports on the community garden initiative.   
• Adhere to the policies, practices and procedures of the Town of Riverview. 
• Always demonstrate and maintain a high standard of professional conduct.
• Establish and maintain a good relationship with garden members, the public, volunteers, and co-workers. 
• Use problem solving skills but seek assistance when necessary. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, Community Engagement. 

Part II - Job Requirements: 

• Currently enrolled in post-secondary education and enrolled in the fall.
• Proven leadership roles through work and / or volunteer experience. 
• Experience using multimedia including Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer and social media.
• Knowledge of the Town of Riverview brand and an interest in gardening would be an asset. 
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills; ability to effectively work with the public.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with Town of Riverview policies, procedures, rules and regulations, assets.
• Current Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening meeting Town’s expectations.
• Proof of Workplace First Aid and CPR/AED certification must be provided at least two weeks prior to the position start date.  

This is a Full-Time summer student position with a rate of pay of $17.70 for 35 hours per week.  

Applications will be accepted up to January 30th, 2026 @ 4:30PM.      

Please send your application to jobs@townofriverview.ca, indicating “Community Garden Facilitator” in the subject line.  

** Please note that a condition of employment with the Town of Riverview is that you must be 16 years or older on or before the first day of work.