Summer Student - Peace Gardens
Req ID: 198295
Location: Eastern Zone, St. Martha's Regional Hospital
Department: OPEZ Spiritual/Religious Care SMRH
Type of Employment: Student Student FT (100%) x 1
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 10-Mar-25
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About the Opportunity
Under the supervision of the Spiritual & Religious Care services, the Summer Garden Student is responsible for the maintenance of the Garden of Peace at St. Martha's Regional Hospital. Specific duties include:
- Prepare garden and soil; includes composting and planting
- Maintenance of soil and plants i.e., watering and weeding garden
- General upkeep and maintenance of the garden i.e., keeping the area clean, and free from litter
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Must be returning as a full-time student during the next academic school year
- Must be a student in a secondary, post-secondary, vocational or technical program
- Is between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
- Is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and refugee Protection Act
- Is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations
- Preference will be given to applicants currently enrolled in a horticulture program
- Experience in gardening is an asset
- Commitment to maintain and protect patient, client, and personal safety on an ongoing basis
- Commitment to confidentiality and privacy of NSH patients and clients
- Annually access training and education on patient, client and personal safety made available by NSH
- The successful applicant will have a commitment to the mission and values of St. Martha's Regional Hospital and Nova Scotia Health
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
- Short Assignment, Full-time / 100% FTE / 75 Hours Bi-weekly
- May 2025 to August 2025, approximately 3 months
Compensation and Benefits
$15.20 - $17.25 Hourly
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
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