Workplace Essential Skills

• Reading
• Document use
• Writing
• Numeracy
• Oral communication
• Working with others
• Thinking skills
• Computer use
• Continuous learning

The Growing Place is a community garden / greenhouse project located in Crescent Valley, Saint John. It is operated by the Crescent Valley Resource Centre (CVRC), 130 MacLaren Blvd, Saint John.
The Community Garden Assistant will provide necessary assistance to the CVRC staff. This will include maintaining garden plots and common spaces, harvesting produce for the food bank, organizing the tool shed, leading recreational activities for children in the garden, participating in garden workshops, and completing other garden activities and tasks as necessary.
Assist in the following:
● Support volunteers in garden maintenance tasks (planting, watering, harvesting, composting, etc.)
● Run weekly activities in the garden for neighbourhood children
Qualifications / assets:
● Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions
● Ability to lift and carry heavy, bulky garden tools and supplies
Mon - Fri., 35 hrs per week @ $16.50 per hr.

Workplace Essential Skills

• Reading
• Document use
• Writing
• Numeracy
• Oral communication
• Working with others
• Thinking skills
• Computer use
• Continuous learning

The ideal candidate will be involved in supporting the CVRC staff with a variety of activities & special events that foster wellness and community engagement as well as other office duties.
Prior experience in planning and/or organizing activities is an asset, however we are happy to support new candidates who are looking to pursue their future career goal in the area of Human Services.
Some of the activities you could be involved in include:
- Collaborate with CVRC staff in implementing various activities with a focus on meeting the needs of the individuals who use our services.
- Participate in scheduled activities & events.
- Assisting with established events (Healthy Breakfast, CVRC Clothing Room, Bingo), as well as creating new events.
- Support the CVRC staff by performing general office duties
- Maintain a professional relationship with residents.

Position located at Crescent Valley Resource Centre, 130 MacLaren Blvd. Saint John. Mon - Fri., 35 hrs per week @ $16,50 per hr.