Garden Assistant

Job title: Garden Assistant

Reports to: Garden Manager

Job location: 43 Maple Street, Fisher’s Grant B0K 1X0

Wage: $18.00 / hour

Hours: 35 hours per week (15-week internship) 

Start Date: Expected May 11, 2026

Number of Positions: 1

This position is designated and limited to applicants from the following groups:   

• Indigenous People (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) 

Employment Hiring 

Clean Foundation is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. The Clean Leadership Program welcomes applications from qualified self-identifying First Nations, Métis and Inuit people, Racialized Youth, Persons with Disabilities, Newcomers and 2SLGBTQIA+ applicants. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on our registration form. 

About the Clean Leadership Summer Internship Program 

The Clean Leadership Summer Internship program helps grow the clean economy by matching interns (age 15-30) with employers for 9- and 15-week summer work placements. Participating interns will receive paid hands-on experience, mentorship opportunities, take part in a professional development conference and training, while supporting local environmental projects.  

Program Requirements 

• Must be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, person who has been granted refugee status in Canada or legally entitled to work in Canada;  
• Must be between the ages of 15 and 30 years old (inclusive) at the start of internship; 
• From and/or residing in Nova Scotia for the duration of the internship; 
• Must not be an immediate family member of host employer 

About the host employer 

Pictou Landing First Nation is a small, Mi’kmaq community located along the Northumberland Strait about 20 minutes outside the Town of Trenton in Pictou County, Nova Scotia. Fishing is the main industry and the community also has an elementary school, church, gas bar, Health Center and the Band Administration Office which administers core programs and services in Health, Education, Capital, Infrastructure, Housing, Economic Development and Employment/Training. Pictou Landing First Nation has an on-reserve population of over 500 members with Youth making up over 45%.

Summary of position

The host employer for this Summer Internship position through the Clean Leadership program will be Pictou Landing First Nation. In this position, you will be mainly responsible for helping our Coordinator with maintaining the community greenhouse, growing and caring for the plants. The successful candidate needs to have the ability to show up, be on time and work independently.

Duties and Responsibilities  

• Install and maintain seasonal plants 
• Weed and fertilize gardens when necessary 
• Monitor and maintain the health of plants 
• Deal with pest problems that could damage plants 
• Keep gardens and green space clear of debris and litter 
• Assist in workshops within the community 

Requirements/Qualifications 

• Have an aptitude for safe work practices and the ability to multi-task in a busy work environment; 
• Be able to work productively as part of a team while responding to feedback; 
• Demonstrated interest in future employment in the environmental or clean sector is considered an asset; 
• Experience as a gardener; 
• High school diploma or equivalent;  
• Knowledge of local pest and how to eliminate them;
• The ability to lift heavy items;
• Ability to remain on your feet for a long period of time; 
• Love of the outdoors and plant life;
• Willing to work flexible hours when needed

Working Conditions  

Working both indoors and outdoors

Physical Requirements

Should be able to lift at least 25lbs