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
- Monday- Friday, May-November
- Spring & fall 8am-5pm, summer 7am-4pm
- 15 minute paid daily break, 1 hour lunch unpaid
- One week of vacation with vacation pay
- $17/hr starting wage
- Fresh, seasonal lunches provided 4 days/week
- Small vegetable share provided ($700 value)
- End of season bonus
- Farm store discount
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.
