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August 31, 2021August 31, 2021

Course Offering: APBI 326 (Introductory Plant Pathology)

APBI 326 (Introductory Plant Pathology)

Course instructor: Gurcharn Brar

Brief description for the course:

APBI 326 (Introductory Plant Pathology) – The course is a very practical and hands-on course about plant diseases and their management. For the most part, the course will discuss diseases of crop plants or economical plants relevant to BC and Canada. The course introduces you with the different types of pathogens, their life and disease cycles and their mode of attacking plants. The course will be very helpful for students if they want to work for CFIA, AAFC, Environment Canada or plant industry jobs after graduation.

See the syllabus here.

August 31, 2021

Job Opportunity: On-Farm Validators for BC Dairy Association

BC Dairy is hiring two new on-farm validators. This is a casual, part time position with lots of flexibility. Successful candidates will set their own schedules based on the farms assigned to them each month. Preferred location is within the Fraser Valley but with the ability to travel to other parts of the province as needed. Ideal applicants will have a deep knowledge of the dairy industry in BC and a desire for a long-term role within the dairy community.

The positions will remain open until suitable candidates are found.

August 18, 2021

Job Opportunity: Christ Church Cathedral Hospitality & Food Coordinator

We envision a Cathedral which is radically inclusive, restlessly inquisitive, intentional, and inspired. This is a place that is called to lead and to serve, in communion and in community, with healing, reconciliation, and love, living out Christian mission. Together, we look to the power of Christ for the transformation of each person, this city, and the world.

We recognize our history and traditions, while seeking renewal and growth in spiritual depth and size. Curious and adaptable, this chorus has room for all voices. Whoever you are, wherever you come from, whomever you love, and regardless of what you may bring or are searching for, you are welcome here.

The primary aim for the Hospitality & Food Coordinator is to provide overall leadership to the food served at Christ Church Cathedral. The goal of the Hospitality & Food Ministry is to facilitate a space reflective of the Cathedral’s Open Doors, Open Hearts, Open Minds motto and ethos.

Position start date: August 26th 2021

See here for more information and to apply.

August 18, 2021August 31, 2021

Webinar: Examining Whiteness in Food Systems

The Duke World Food Policy Center is holding a webinar focused on how white dominant cultural narratives play out in the food system on Wednesday, August 25^th at 1:00 PM EDT. The webinar discussion will frame ways in which whiteness impacts the food system, based in a historical context of structural racism. They will also present examples of how whiteness fuels power, decision-making, and investment in food systems.

Who Should Attend
Individuals and organizations who want to understand how white dominant culture and the resulting narratives function to reinforce historical and systemic racial inequalities in the food system.

Please register at https://tinyurl.com/cfxbfm54. There will be a recording of the webinar and a transcript following the event.

August 17, 2021

Job Opportunity: Food Justice & Poverty Reduction Policy Analyst

This position at Gordon Neighbourhood House works under the Director of Community Development to advance a principled, evidence-based and strengths-based approach to food justice and poverty reduction in the West End. This position takes a systems-level focus on the causes and context of poverty and food insecurity in Vancouver’s West End. This includes undertaking policy, research and evaluation functions, including working with the project team to conduct community-based research and analysis. The successful candidate will play a direct role in translating research into new Neighbourhood House initiatives responding to poverty and food security in the West End. As such, this role is appropriate for a person with a passion and skill in community mobilization and program delivery.

Gordon Neighbourhood House has a commitment to inclusion, anti-racism, decolonization and social justice. We work alongside a broad range of community members, including LGBTQ+ community, households that speak many different languages, Indigenous community, racialized community, seniors, people with disabilities, newcomers, people who use substances and lower income households. The ideal candidate works through an intersectional, critical lens and has a strong understanding of anti-oppressive practice.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from everyone.

Deadline: Aug 18 2021

See here for more info and to apply.