Installation Team - Vancouver - 2025

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

Job summary

MicroHabitat is hiring for a role on their Installation Team, focusing on urban agriculture. This temporary position involves physical tasks outdoors, including setting up gardens, with the chance to work in a team-oriented environment dedicated to sustainability. Ideal candidates will be passionate about gardening and capable of handling physical labor while adhering to safety protocols.

Benefits

Team-oriented environment

Social events

Unique outdoor work locations

Qualifications

• Candidates must be in good physical shape and able to perform heavy lifting.
• Interest in agriculture or gardening is required.
• Access to a personal vehicle or reliable transportation is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate urban agriculture projects under the Urban Farming Coordinator.
• Transport materials and ensure cleanliness during installations.
• Represent the company and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Physical work

Outdoor work

High-pressure environment

Lifting

Job description

Temporary Job Offer : MicroHabitat Installation Team

Application Deadline : April 26th, 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 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.

Application Timeline and Start Date :

• Application and Interview Period : January 1st, 2025, to April 26th, 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.

Salary and Benefits :

• Salary : $22 / hour.
• Workdays vary between 4 to 8 hours / day (08 : 00 AM–6 : 00 PM).

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