Job Description

Staff - Non Union
Job Category
Non Union Farm Workers
Job Profile
Non Union Salaried - UBC Farm Staff Coordinator
Job Title
Landscape and Maintenance Coordinator
Department
Field Technicians | Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm | Faculty of Land and Food Systems
Compensation Range
$4,617.85 - $5,377.32 CAD Monthly
Posting End Date
July 21, 2025
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
It is an 87.5% FTE position (35 hrs/week) with the potential for additional hours seasonally.
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Job Summary

The Landscape and Maintenance Coordinator supports on-site research, teaching, and community programs by coordinating and performing a variety of moderately complex facility maintenance and improvement activities.



Organizational Status

Reports to the Farm Operations Manager. May supervise junior staff or student employees. Works in a collaborative environment with other staff at the UBC Farm, the CSFS, and the Faculty of Land and Food Systems.



Work PerformedCoordinates and performs day-to-day land stewardship and facility maintenance activities. Land stewardship and facility maintenance activities coordinated or performed by the Landscape and Maintenance Coordinator may include (but are not limited to) irrigation installation, irrigation management, mowing, pest management, hoop house construction and maintenance, pruning, invasive species control, compost management, waste management, data collection, record keeping, machinery maintenance, trail maintenance, landscape improvements, and cleanup of fallen limbs and small windblown trees after storms. Selects, procures, maintains, and repairs field equipment, tools, and supplies. Performs essential site staffing duties such as seedling watering on weekends. Conducts all site activities in alignment with standard operating procedures and record keeping systems. Assists with the development and refinement of these procedures and systems. Helps maintain and enhance site safety. Plays a key role in addressing facility related safety concerns identified in site inspections. Provides basic agricultural services and consultation to other site participants (e.g. researchers, instructors, and community program leaders). Occasionally assists field staff with crop production tasks. Provides practical training and limited theoretical instruction to student workers, practicum students, student interns, and volunteers. Performs other operational duties as required.


Consequence of Error/Judgement
The Landscape and Maintenance Coordinator is a representative of the CSFS and the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. This individual's approach and delivery of information in dealing with the general public and a variety of site users present at the UBC Farm site reflect on these units. Therefore, ensuring a high regard for professionalism, safety, and adherence to UBC policies is of considerable importance. When dealing with equipment, the Landscape and Maintenance Coordinator will need to critically assess each operation before proceeding in order to ensure the safety of all individuals involved. When using high-powered equipment, poor judgment of the operating conditions and context can result in operator injury or death. Safety orientations and training will be provided before the assignment of tasks that require the use of such equipment.

Supervision Received

Reports to and works under the general supervision of the Farm Operations Manager. Must show a significant degree of autonomy and be able to make day-to-day decisions independently, but will refer unusual problems and high-impact decisions to the supervisor.



Supervision Given

May supervise junior staff or student employees. Assists with training new employees and students on the safe operation of farm equipment. May provide input into seasonal staff selection and performance evaluation.
Working Conditions
Work takes place both indoors and outdoors at the UBC Farm. Shared indoor office space is provided at the UBC Farm, but the incumbent will be required communicate with other UBC Farm staff to avoid space conflicts. Outdoor duties are performed in all kinds of weather conditions, involve manual field work and entail the use of a wide variety of equipment and machinery. Large heavy machinery may include tractors, discs, rototillers, ploughs and compost spreaders. Smaller equipment includes brush cutters, backpack sprayers, pressure washers, powered shop tools, hand tools, and small lawnmowers. Potential hazards include falls, cuts, burns, exposure to vibrating and/or noisy equipment, repetitive motion injuries, exposure to pesticides, and exposure to inclement weather. Work may be performed after normal business hours or on weekends. Because of the seasonal nature of work at the UBC Farm, a heavier workload is the norm from April through November. A rotating or non-standard work schedule may be required.
Minimum Qualifications

Completion of a technical program and a minimum two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.



Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion


Preferred QualificationsCompletion of a relevant university degree is an asset. Experience working within a large public-sector organization e.g. a university or government organization is an asset. Experience with UBC, the UBC Farm, other regional organic farms, and/or other research or educational farms is an asset. Demonstrated technical competence with and theoretical understanding of a broad range of horticultural and land management techniques. Ability to safely and efficiently operate and maintain a broad range of hand tools, power tools, tractors, field implements, and other agricultural equipment. Intermediate computer skills and an ability to record, manage, and manipulate data using Microsoft Excel. Effective verbal and written communication, leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to work efficiently and safely both independently and within a team environment. Ability to multitask, exercise sound judgment, and solve minor problems independently. Must be physically fit and enjoy hard work outdoors in all weather conditions for long days. Must have the ability to lift 45 lbs repetitively and 70 lbs occasionally. Must hold a valid driver's license and have experience operating manual transmissions. * Valid BC Pesticide Applicator's Certificate is an asset.