Green Team Program - Urban Garden Artist (1.0)

About Us

St.Amant supports over 5,000 people in Manitoba with developmental disabilities, autism and acquired brain injury. We are a not-for-profit organization that offers awide range of supports for adults, children and their families. Our over 2,000 staff follow a person-centered approach and adapt to the needs of each person and each family. St.Amant is guided by its core values of Collaboration, Hospitality, Excellence and Respect.

St.Amant is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility where everyone is respected, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic selves–free from fear of discrimination–while celebrating the diverse identities and experiences that enrich our community. We stand firmly against individual and systemic discrimination and racism as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

St.Amant's core values reflect a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. St.Amant maintains ongoing commitment to recruiting a diverse and talented workforce, which is paramount to supporting the vibrant community we serve.

Position Details

Reporting to the Manager, Volunteer Services, and consistent with the Mission, Values and Policies of St.Amant the Urban Garden Artist is an integral part of the Green Team program. The team member follows the direction given by the Team Lead, has the ability to work well in a team environment and feels that they can make a positive contribution to the projects undertaken. The Urban Garden Art Team will be responsible for the design and creation sensory paths/trails that appeal to a variety of abilities.

Position Summary and Scope of Service ​

Start Date/End Date: July 6, 2026 – August 28, 2026

​Hours: This is a full-time, seasonal position requiring 8 hours per day (1 hour of unpaid break time), Monday to Friday. Evening and weekend shifts may be required. Actual hours and days will vary depending on operational needs, weather and events. 

Qualifications

Urban/Hometown Green Team:

This program is intended for Manitoba youth, aged 15 to 29 to travel within the City of Winnipeg. 

Professional:

- Proven reliability and willingness to work hard, possibly on weekends. Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

- Acceptable Criminal Record, Adult Abuse Registry and Child Abuse Registry Checks (18+)

- Must be willing to work outdoors 

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Personal:

​- Previous customer service experience and supervisor experience specifically dealing with the public

- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions

- Physically able to perform manual labor

- Interest or experience in garden/yard care

- Ability to take initiative and think creatively

- Basic artistic/drawing/design ability

- Interest/experience in Occupational Therapy, Art Therapy or Recreation Therapy

- Able to adapt designs to suit a variety of abilities

- Be familiar with The Accessibility for Manitobans Act

- Strong communication and organizational skills

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Manager, Volunteer Services or delegate, the incumbent is responsible for assisting in design and creation of sensory paths/trails and making recommendations for program improvements.

- Knowledge of PHIA in the performance of all duties

- Provide a good customer service experience

- Work as a team member

- Able to ensure that deadlines are met

- Able to work independently or with the team 

- Provide attention to detail

- Able to create designs and stencils for sensory paths and trails for a variety of abilities

- Demonstrated ability to use hand and power tools

- Prepare walls and other surfaces for painting by scraping, using sandpaper, removing old paint etc. 

- Paint surfaces according to instructions with various tools

- Able to work with individuals with an intellectual and/or physical disability 

- Perform other appropriate duties, as may be assigned

​The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not considered to be a complete statement of duties and responsibilities. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned provided they are consistent with the qualifications identified and fall within the parameters of this role.

Physical Demands ​

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to walk, sit, stand for long periods of time, stoop, kneel, lift, and carry. The ability to write clearly and legibly may be required. 

St.Amant is a bilingual organization. Proficiency in both official languages (French/English) would be considered an asset.

St.Amant supports equitable employment practices and promotes an inclusive workforce representative of the people we support including diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and identities. Applicants can request reasonable accommodations in all aspects of the selection and hiring process.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, Adult Abuse Registry Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check.

As a Condition of Employment, new hires must complete a series of Occupational Health checks. This includes the requirement to confirm immunization or immunity of specific communicable diseases.