Operations Seasonal Victoria, BC $20 CAD per hour Love being outdoors? Care about nature, community, and making a real difference? Power To Be is looking for 2 handson Landscape Assistants to help care for our beautiful Prospect Lake site, where nature, inclusion, and possibility come together. Power To Be is a nonprofit organization that creates access to nature for youth, families, and adults facing cognitive, physical, financial, and social barriers. Our programs unlock limitless potential through outdoor adventureand our land is a big part of that story. Working with us means spending your summer doing meaningful work, learning new skills, and contributing to lasting social and environmental change. About the Role Working alongside our Site Maintenance Technician and Facilities and Assets Lead, youll help maintain and restore our lakeside site using sustainable and ecological practices like permaculture, rewilding, and Leave No Trace principles. Youll play a key role in keeping the land safe, welcoming, and thriving for participants, staff, volunteers, and wildlife. Youll work with a passionate team, gain handson outdoor leadership experience, and make a real impact on peoples lives. Think teamwork, trail time, and personal growth, all wrapped up in one amazing summer! What You''ll Be Doing Caring for the Land Maintain trails, gardens, wetlands, and natural spaces Support organic lawn care, planting, pruning, mulching, and restoration work Assist with ecofriendly facility upkeep and green cleaning practices Supporting Programs Prep gear and equipment for outdoor and adaptive recreation programs Help set up camps, program spaces, and move kayaks/canoes Working with People Welcome site users and work closely with the operations team Share environmentally friendly practices and values Safety & Admin Follow safety procedures and assist with basic documentation and inspections Who You Are Enjoy handson outdoor work and dont mind getting a bit dirty Curious, motivated, and eager to learn practical landscaping and environmental skills A reliable team player who communicates well and supports others on site Respectful of nature and interested in sustainable landcare practices Comfortable working outside in a variety of weather conditions and physical environments What You Need Enjoy physical outdoor work in all kinds of weather Valid drivers licence and reliable transportation to Prospect Lake Clear Criminal Record Check (we will run this when you get hired) Proof of COVID19 vaccination Class 5 drivers licence must be able to get to the Prospect Lake site Canada Summer Job Eligibility This position is funded by the Government of Canadas Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program. To be eligible, applicants must: Be between 15 and 30 years old at the start of employment; Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee protection; Be legally entitled to work in Canada under relevant provincial/territorial laws. Employment is conditional upon approval of funding through the CSJ program. Terms of Employment Location: Prospect Lake site (4633 Prospect Lake Road) Position: Landscape Assistant (2 positions) Reports to: Grounds Maintenance Technician Term: May August (14 weeks) Hours: 40 hours per week (full-time) Compensation: $20.00 per hour, plus 4% in lieu of vacation time. If you require any accommodations in the application process, please reach out to Tamara Monod, People & Culture Advisor at and we will be pleased to find a solution together. PowerTo Be celebrates diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Landscape Assistant