Installation Team

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Installation Team Members to join their mission of enhancing urban environments through agriculture. This role offers a unique opportunity to work outdoors, engage in hands-on tasks, and contribute to sustainable practices. You will be part of a passionate team, transporting materials, setting up garden spaces, and ensuring installations are completed to the highest standards. If you're physically fit, enjoy working in a dynamic environment, and have a love for gardening, this could be the perfect fit for you. Join a community that values diversity and aims to create a better society through urban farming.

Benefits

Outdoor Work Environment

Team-Oriented Activities

Social Events

Bonus for Transportation Costs

Qualifications

• Candidates must be physically fit and able to work outdoors.
• Interest in agriculture or gardening is essential.

Responsibilities

• Transport materials and plants to production zones.
• Represent the company and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Physical Work

Heavy Lifting

Outdoor Work

High-Pressure Environment

Interest in Agriculture

Job description

Job Position: Installation Team Member

Temporary Job Offer: MicroHabitat Installation Team

Application Deadline: May 5, 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!
• Work alongside passionate colleagues.
• 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 5, 2025.
• Training: May 8 and 9, 2025, starting at 9:00 AM.
• Installation Work Begins: May 12, 2025, at 8:00 AM.

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 on May 8 and 9, 2025, and Monday through Friday afterward for four weeks (from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM). (End date subject to change based on completion of installations.)

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary: $22/hour.
• Workdays vary between 4 to 8 hours/day (10:00 AM–6:00 PM).
• 30-minute paid lunch per 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.