OPEN COMPETITON
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band’s Woodland Wellness Centre is inviting applications for the following Full-Time Term position based out of La Ronge, SK:
Garden Worker
The suitable candidate will be able to perform the following duties:
- Manage WWC’s in-house Food Sovereignty initiative, ensuring alignment with Woodland Cree traditional practices and healing objectives;
- Plan and manage the growth of traditional medicines, vegetables, and other plants within the greenhouse and garden;
- Develop and deliver educational workshops for participants, teaching them gardening skills and fostering a connection to the land;
- Collaborate with participants and staff to integrate gardening as part of the healing journey and promote sustainable living practices;
- Facilitate to maintain the Greenhouse infrastructure and ensure its operation aligns with the WWC’s goals;
- Maintaining accurate records and documentation, such as watering schedules, planting dates, inventory logs, and basic crop or greenhouse notes, as required;
- Participate in Food Sovereignty meetings;
- Some travel may be required to LLRIB outlying communities to help support community-based Food Sovereignty initiatives;
- Planting, transplanting, potting, and spacing plants;
- Watering, fertilizing, pruning, and general plant care;
- Monitoring plant health and reporting pests, disease, or stress;
- Maintaining cleanliness and organization of greenhouse and garden areas;
- Assisting with soil preparation, weeding, and bed maintenance;
- Loading, unloading, and moving plants, supplies, and equipment;
- Supporting seasonal tasks such as harvesting, storing, preserving, and distributing produce;
- Following safety procedures and proper use of tools and equipment;
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
The suitable candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Completion of a 2-3 year college program in agronomy, arboriculture, horticulture, landscaping, landscape design or landscape technology is preferred;
- Experience in gardening, horticulture, or agriculture;
- A combination of education and experience will be considered;
- Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, bending, standing, and working in warm or outdoor conditions;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Positive attitude and respect for plants, coworkers, and clients/participants;
- Experience working with First Nations communities and knowledge of Woodland Cree culture & traditions is an asset;
- Must have a Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and own a reliable vehicle;
- Must provide a satisfactory and recent; Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, & SGI Driver’s Abstract.
Date of Posting: April 7, 2026 Deadline: Until Suitable Candidate is Found
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume including three (3) references (excluding Chief and Councillors), one from your most recent/current employer, to the following:
Human Resource Office Phone: 306-425-9109
Woodland Wellness Centre Fax: (306) 425-9108
Box 850 E-mail: hrinfo@woodlandwellness.ca
Air Ronge, SK. S0J 3G0 Website : https://llrib.com/llrib-jobs/
NOTE: Please be advised applications received without the proper documentation shall not be considered. In the cover letter, please indicate permission to contact references. Your references MUST be people who you reported to and had direct supervisory authority over you. Also, please provide your Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check and Driver’s Abstract with your application.
- Telephone interviews will not be granted. However, an interview via Teams may be granted.
- LLRIB thanks all interested applicants; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
- Since this position is engaged primarily in serving the interests of Aboriginal people, Lac La Ronge Indian Band shall give preference to Aboriginal people who possess the requisite skill sets and experience.