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EMPLOYMENT (1)
1. GARDENER
Posted On: Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Closes On: Friday, February 12, 2010
The District of Kent, Agassiz, is a beautiful agriculture-based community located in the Upper Fraser Valley of British Columbia's southwest coastal region with an abundance of recreational opportunities.
The District is a former 5 Bloom National and Provincial winner, and recently was awarded “Best Floral Displays” by Communities in Bloom. To keep up the winning image of our country town, we are looking for an energetic, self-motivated, hands-on individual with extensive horticultural and arboricultural background to fill a full-time position of District Gardener.
The applicant should have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in horticultural and arboricultural fields; valid pesticide certificate; Grade 12 education; and a diploma or degree in Horticulture or related field of study from a recognized horticulture college or university. The ideal candidate should have up to date knowledge of horticultural and arboricultural practices, strong organizational skills, supervisory experience, excellent written and oral presentation skills, good knowledge of pesticide applications, and extensive experience in using and maintaining landscaping power equipment.
This is a unionized position offering a wage rate of $26.39/hr and a comprehensive benefits package. The complete job description is available here.
Please forward your cover letter along with
a
resume and three employment references
by 4:00 p.m. Friday, February 12, 2010 to:
Director of Community Services
District of Kent
7170 Cheam Avenue, P.O. Box 70
Agassiz, B.C.
V0M 1A0
or to our confidential fax at: (604) 796-8516
(Applications sent by e-mail will not be accepted)
The District of Kent thanks all applicants in advance for their interest;
however, only those individuals short-listed will be contacted.
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS (2)
1. Communities in Bloom
2. Kent-Harrison Community Disaster Assistance Program
Want to become an Emergency Social Services (ESS) Volunteer?
What is ESS?
Emergency Social Services (ESS aka Kent - Harrison Community Disaster Assistance Program) provides short-term services (generally up to 72 hours) to preserve the emotional and physical well being of evacuees and response workers in emergency situations. This assistance includes food, lodging, clothing, emotional support and family reunification.
Who are ESS Volunteers?
The District of Kent and Village of Harrison Hot Springs residents who have a desire/passion to help plan and assist to provide for the well being of community members, who have been evacuated from their homes in the event of disaster.
Volunteers are required to:
Be in good health
Be at least 18 years of age, unless parental consent and ESS Director authorization
Submit an ESS Volunteer Application Form
Be interviewed by the Volunteer ESS Director and attend an Orientation to ESS
Be prepared to complete a Consent for Criminal Record Search
Submit a Emergency Management BC Volunteer Registration Form + photo ID
Commit approx 4- 8 hours per month for required meetings, working groups, free training courses and exercises. More hours are required for on-call duties.
What do ESS Volunteers do?
Provide paper work for arrangements of temporary services to the evacuees, through pre-arranged community suppliers such as restaurants, grocery store, hotels, clothing store, etc.
Provide for pre-arranged facilities to be adapted into a Reception Centre for a safe place, where multiple evacuees can gather to receive information and assistance
Provide for pre-arranged facilities to be converted into Group Lodging, in the event the community needs to offer lodging to a large number of evacuees
Provide Emergency Preparedness education to the public and community organizations
How can I apply?
Fill in the application form and drop it off at:
Agassiz Harrison Community Services
#5 - 7086 Cheam Ave
P.O. Box 564
Agassiz, BC
OR
send it by fax to 604-796-2517
Attention: ESS Director
Links:
FIRE DEPARTMENT (1)
- Agassiz Fire Department - Part-time Firefighters
If you are a motivated individual, physically fit, 18 years old or older, you may have a future as a part-time firefighter. Eligible applicants will be required to complete 10 week recruit training.
Click here to download the Job Requirements and Qualifications document.
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