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Farmland preservation, Community organizing Position: Rural Community OrganizerOrganization: Sustainable Brant/Better BrantEligibility: Canadian citizen, permanent resident or refugee, 30 years or youngerTerm: Immediate until March 31/26, full-time Location: between Brantford and Ancaster, OntarioHousing: option of on-site accommodation at Hearts Content Organic Farm Are you interested in working with the rural community to help it prevent sprawl? Are you able to help facilitate community meetings related to protecting the rural environment, farmland succession, and rural history? Job Description: You would be involved in helping with the following: Facilitating community meetings related to promoting an inclusive rural community, protection of farmland, natural heritage, built heritage and water, conservation practices for farmers and landowners, farmland transition models, to build an inclusive rural community, and to foster cooperatives. to members of the rural community (newsletter, social media). Helping our sister organization (Langford Conservancy) (achival work, minor construction, food rescue and redistribution) must be between 18 & 30 years old and legally allowed to work in Canada (a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have been granted refugee status) include a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position and any relevant experience, We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected factors. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment and strive to create an inclusive and positive work-environment for all. We encourage applications from folks who are under-represented in rural-Canadian agriculture Indigenous, Black, and people of colour, LGBTQ2S+, as well as those with disabilities. Term: until March 31, 2026 Start Date: as soon as possible Eligibility: Must be between 18 & 30 years old. Pay: $25/hour, 40 hours/week Schedule: Monday to Friday, occasional evening, or weekend Assets: Knowledge of land and environmental issues in farming communities. (Bonus -knowledge of Brant County) experience doing background research on issues community outreach Bonus (not required) small scale carpentry skills Drivers license, and one of the First Nations languages spoken at Six Nations and New Credit, or Spanish or Palestinian Arabic Ability to commute or relocate before starting work (required). Current status: Open/apply now. Date posted: Nov 14 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr