Current Openings for the 2024 Season
Field Worker Position
Qualifications
- Legally able to work in Canada
- Preference will be given to those who live locally and have reliable transportation to and from work (no on-farm housing available)
- Ability to lift heavy weights, complete repetitive tasks, and work outdoors in all weather
- Prior farming or related experience is recommended (construction, landscaping, tree planting, etc)
Assets
- Hard-working and efficiently-minded
- Ability to follow instruction and receive and implement feedback
- Strong communication skills and willingness to ask questions
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Ability to problem solve and adapt to changing priorities
- Positive attitude and a sense of humor
Daily and Seasonal Work
- Soil mixing and planting
- Pest control and weed management
- Small machinery training (weed trimmers, flame weeders, water wheel transplanter)
- Irrigation systems
- Harvesting and processing vegetables
- Packing harvest boxes and setting up CSA table
- Season extension opportunities available to the right candidate
Hours and Compensation
- Full time, Monday-Thursday (8-5pm) Fridays (8-3:45)
- Earlier start and end times during summer months
- May 5th-mid November (season extension opportunity for the right candidate)
- 15 minute paid daily break, 45 minute lunch unpaid
- $18/hr starting wage
- Small vegetable share provided ($700 value)
- End of season bonus
- 10% discount on all farm store products
How to Apply
Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
We are a non discriminatory workplace. You will not be required to present any personal health information to apply for this position.
Here is an account from our 2022 season employee, Sarah Janes.
