Installation Team - Edmonton

MicroHabitat; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading urban agriculture company in Canada seeks an Installation Team Member for a temporary position. The role involves handling materials for urban farming installations, ensuring cleanliness, and representing the company during projects. Candidates should have physical strength, a personal vehicle, and an interest in gardening. The position offers a salary of $22/hour with varied workdays in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Enjoy working outdoors

Social events and team activities

Contribute to sustainability

Qualifications

• Candidates must be in good physical shape.
• Must have access to a personal vehicle or reliable transportation.
• Must own a functional cellphone.

Responsibilities

• Transport materials and plants to production zones.
• Open garden spaces during installation.
• Maintain cleanliness during installations.

Skills

Physical work

Ability to work outdoors in warm environments

High-pressure operation

Interest in agriculture or gardening

Job description

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.

Job Position

Installation Team Member (Temporary Job Offer: MicroHabitat Installation Team)

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 Urban Farming Coordinator, 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.

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.

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.