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Job Requirements You are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident legally entitled to work in Canada, You are Labour Market Development Agreement (LMDA) eligible (details below) You have been previously attached to the labour force for a minimum of 24 months LMDA Eligibility Have a current Employment Insurance (EI) claim; Have received benefits under the EI emergency response benefit within the previous 60 months; Have had an EI claim that ended within the last 60 months; Have been employed with gross insurable earnings of $2000 or higher annually, in at least 5 of the last 10 years Please Note Hours worked in a JCP position cannot be counted toward an EI claim. Valuing Lived Experiences EACs vision is of a just and vibrant world of respect, belonging and ecological resilience. We encourage applications from individuals from equitydeserving groups, including, but not limited to, African Nova Scotian and other racialized people, Mikmaq and other Indigenous people, lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender and queer people, and persons with disabilities. About the Job Summary The Garden Engagement Intern will work with the Common Roots Urban Farm team and relevant partners to support community engagement activities, garden improvements and volunteer participation at the Woodside Common Roots Urban farm site on the grounds of the Nova Scotia Hospital. The position is designed to provide handson learning in communitybased food growing, facilitation, and public engagement. Key Responsibilities Assist with garden activities including bed preparation, seeding, cultivation, maintenance, and harvests. Engage with and support community gardeners, volunteers, and visitors, helping to create a welcoming and inclusive environment. Assist with washing, sorting, and postharvest preparation of produce and flowers for donation and distribution. Support the planning and delivery of garden events, workshops, and educational programming. Assist other EAC Food Team members with related tasks as needed to support farm operations. What You Bring Interest in or knowledge of gardening, local food systems, and/or communitybased work. Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to complete assigned tasks. Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Comfortable with physical outdoor work in varying weather conditions. Willingness to work some evening and weekend hours as required. Strong oral and written communication skills; familiarity with social media and newsletter platforms is an asset. Interest in environmental sustainability and the role of community networks in addressing environmental and social challenges. Terms of Employment Fulltime; 5day, 30hour work week, MondayFriday with some evenings and weekends required. Remuneration: $21/hr. Term: May November 2026. 10 Wellness days, prorated. This position requires physical work in a variety of weather conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr