Details

Business: Splitrock Environmental
Email: ashley.peters@splitrockenvironmental.ca
Phone: 250-256-0002
Address: Box 798, Lillooet BC, V0K 1V0
Website: https://splitrockenvironmental.ca/

Description

Splitrock Environmental Sekw’el’was is an aboriginal owned business that specializes in environmental services, ecological restoration, ethnobotanical services, and propagation of native plants. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who has a passion for the environment, who is a team player, and eager to learn. Splitrock is a multi-discipline company and the summer job student will have the opportunity to assist in many different projects being undertaken at Splitrock.

Responsibilities:

The Summer Student Worker  will work under the Nursery Manager. Responsibilities include;

• Planting, watering and weeding in the nursery

• Vegetation management/removal of invasive species

• Community outreach with schools and other organizations

• Harvesting seed etc. from the wild 

• Assisting on various environmental projects 

• maintenance of grounds

• learning to work with various tools including, weed whacker, tractor, and landscaping tools

• learning about native plant medicine as well as how to make them from local plants

Qualifications:

• Must be physically fit, this is a physical job

• A positive attitude, ability to be flexible, and someone who thrives on diversity and learning new skills in their job.

• Experience working with aboriginal communities, industry and non-profit organizations are a plus

• Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively in interactive multi- disciplinary team situations.

• Punctuality and good time management are a must

• Must have a ride to and from work

Resume, cover letter and references must be submitted to: ashley.peters@splitrockenvironmental.ca

until the position is filled.

*Preference given to members of Sek’wel’was

Wage: $18.00