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The King's University is committed to hiring our students to fulfill temporary positions throughout the university. Students working on campus provide King’s with talented people who significantly contribute to the university's operations and research initiatives.

Students must meet the following criteria to be eligible for on-campus employment:

  • Enrolment or acceptance as a student at King’s
  • Satisfactory academic standing
  • In adherence with King's Student Code of Conduct.
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Student Assistant (Hydroponics)

Faculty of Education
Open Date: 10/3/25

This appointment runs from September to December 2025. This position is open to 1st Year B.Ed. students with a Biology or ENVS background.

HYDROPONIC TOWER: The unit is (an anticipated) resource within the Faculty of Education program for students to learn about plants, growth, gardening, food systems, health and nutrition, and seasons, to name a few. The Student Assistant is to help with the general maintenance of the tower garden hydroponic units. The faculty advisor (Andrew Kirk) will provide guidance through the process.

Responsibilities

  • At the “start of the season”, clean, set up, and prepare the units for planting.
  • Assist with the planting process, adding seeds to the rock wool and leaving them to germinate.
  • After the specified time (~2 weeks), transfer the seedlings to the hydroponic towers, add nutrients and water, and connect the unit to power.
  • Over the growing season, perform regular check-in maintenance to monitor growth and identify any concerns with the system.
  • As produce grows, help to distribute the produce.
  • At the “end of the season”, shut down and clean the units. Disassemble the units and store away for the term.
  • In coordination with the faculty advisor, promote any learning or harvest activities.

Qualifications

Temporary position starting immediately until December 9, 2025
Part-time, maximum 1 hour/week  $15.60/hour. 

Apply by submitting a resume and cover letter through the link below.  Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

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