Organic veggie farming
We are a small certified organic mixed veggie farm located in beautiful qathet, BC
We foster a positive and safe both emotionally and physically work environment. Our farm flourishes through supportive teamwork; an ideal team member prioritizes success and wellbeing of the team as a whole over individual wants. We ask that team members prioritize this above all else.
Qualifications
- A passion for farming, food, food systems and environmental stewardship
- Hard-working and efficient while retaining attention to detail with high standards of quality in a fast-paced setting
- Ability to work outdoors all day in conditions ranging from cold & wet to hot & dry demonstrating high levels of self-care
- Physical fitness allowing for day after day of farm tasks including, but not limited too; bending, lifting, walking, caring, standing, etc.
- Enjoy working independently and as part of a small team
- Ability to give and receive positive and constructive feedback
- Strive for open communication, punctuality, accountability, and assuming positive intent in others
Responsibilties of Farm Team members
- Harvest, wash and pack vegetables (this is most of the work from June through September)
- Seed, transplant, weed, prune, trellis, irrigate and monitor a wide range of crops
- Maintain clean and functional workplaces and equipment
- Other less frequent responsibilities include: bed preparation, interacting with customers, vending at the farmers market, assisting with farm infrastructure building and maintenance (high tunnels etc), delivering vegetables, and other needs as they arise
Further Details:
- This is a full time position – 40 hrs/week at $20/hr.
- On farm accommodation is available.
- Eat the wonderful organic produce we grow!
- We invite team members to take a 1 week vacation during the season to enjoy and explore this amazing area (or whatever you choose…!) Work schedules will be coordinated to make this happen if desired.
If you are interested please send a resume and 2 references to: info.paradisevalleyproduce@gmail.com
Please mention you saw this at FoodWork.ca.