Installation Team

MicroHabitat; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MicroHabitat is seeking dedicated individuals for their Installation Team to implement urban agriculture projects. This role involves physical work outdoors, where you'll help build sustainable gardens while contributing to a greener city. Ideal candidates will be physically fit and passionate about agriculture, working in a supportive team environment. The position is temporary, with work starting May 26, 2025, and offers a competitive hourly wage along with a bonus.

Benefits

Social Events

Team Activities

Bonus at End of Contract

Qualifications

• Candidates must be in good physical shape and have access to a personal vehicle.
• Willingness to perform physical tasks and work outdoors in warm environments.

Responsibilities

• Transport materials and plants to production zones.
• Represent the company as part of the installation team.
• Follow and maintain safety protocols.

Skills

Physical Work

Interest in Agriculture

Job description

Temporary Job Offer : MicroHabitat Installation Team

Application Deadline : May 23, 2025

Are you looking to work for a company with values in the right place that helps build more sustainable cities and communities?

MicroHabitat is looking for someone to join the MicroHabitat Installation Team with ambition, leadership, and a passion for agriculture.

Introduction :

At MicroHabitat, we implement urban agriculture to improve urban environments, enhance the quality of life for city dwellers, and foster a better understanding of environmental issues. We install rooftop and ground-level gardens for businesses, institutions, and schools to reconnect people with nature and their food sources.

What’s in it for you?

• A fulfilling job where you’ll enjoy working outdoors in the summer and grow in unique locations.
• A team-oriented environment that encourages initiative and leadership.
• Social events such as happy hours to celebrate the end of the contract.
• Fun team activities with colleagues—because MicroHabitat is a big family!
• Contribute to change and sustainability for a better society by being part of the world's largest urban farm network.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion :

At MicroHabitat, we believe the unique personality, skills, background, and origin of each team member are essential to achieving our goal : connecting people to the nature around them through urban agriculture. Serving diverse cities is a privilege, and we aim to build a team reflecting these unique spaces. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and commit to creating an inclusive environment—recognizing it’s an ongoing process.

Job Description :

Under the supervision of the Chief Farmer and Lead Farmer, the installation team members facilitate the implementation of urban agriculture projects in their region.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities :

Horticultural Management :

• Transport materials and plants to production zones.
• Open garden spaces with the MicroHabitat team during the installation period.
• Ensure cleanliness is maintained during installations.
• Perform related tasks like watering, tomato plant trellising, installing support systems, and irrigation systems.

Representation and Administration :

• Represent the company as part of the installation team.
• Carry out tasks related to setting up production areas.
• Follow and maintain safety protocols for MicroHabitat’s agricultural operations.

Application Timeline and Start Date :

• Application and Interview Period : January 28, 2025, to May 23rd, 2025.
• Installation Work Begins : May 26, 2025, at 8 : 00 AM and ends on the 4th of June 2025.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

For this position, candidates must be willing to perform the following tasks :

• Physical work, including heavy lifting.
• Work outdoors in warm environments.
• Operate in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Work long hours and get their hands dirty.

Candidates Must :

• Be in good physical shape.
• Have access to a personal vehicle or reliable transportation.
• Own a functional cellphone.
• Have an interest in agriculture or gardening.
• Be available full time starting May 26 2025 Monday through Friday until June 4th 2025. (End date subject to change based on completion of installations.)

Salary and Benefits :

• Salary : $22 / hour.
• Workdays vary between 4 to 8 hours / day.
• Bonus : $150 bonus at the end of the installation period to cover personal transportation and parking across the city, provided the period is completed in full.

At MicroHabitat, we implement urban agriculture to improve the urban environment, the lifestyles of city dwellers and encourage a better understanding of environmental issues. We install urban farms on the roofs and outdoor spaces of businesses and schools to reconnect people to nature and their food.

With offices in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, New York City, Washington DC, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas and Chicago, MicroHabitat plans to be in all major North American and European cities by 2030.

An ambitious, but realistic plan, which is being realized thanks to a dynamic, visionary and close-knit team.

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