Posted by Jennifer Cline on February 8, 2015
RAVINE CREEK FARM IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR OUR INTERNSHIP POSITION FOR 2015. Internship Position Ravine Creek Farm is looking for an intern for the 2015 growing season. We are a certified organic, family-run, mixed vegetable farm located in the South East interior, 40 mins from Nelson, BC. We sell our produce at the Nelson
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Wanted: hard-working, positive, creative thinkers Harvest Crew Manager – Full Time Vegetable Harvesters -Full Time Weeders – Full Time Numerous employment opportunities at Makaria Farm for our 2015 season (and beyond)! No farm experience is necessary. We hire hard-working people who can dedicate themselves to maintaining our high standards and growing our farm business for a full
...Continue reading →Posted by Kristen Nammour on January 31, 2015
JOB DESCRIPTION: Earthwise Organic Farm Intern The not-for-profit Earthwise Society operates the Earthwise Farm as a teaching/ demonstration farm in Tsawwassen. The position of Organic Agriculture Intern will provide experience for a recent graduate to acquire hands on skills in all aspects of organic farm operations. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Carry out farm operations including planting, maintaining, and harvesting
...Continue reading →Posted by Kristen Nammour on January 29, 2015
A challenging contract role for an experienced sales, marketing and customer service coordinator on FarmFolk CityFolk and Vancouver Farmers Markets’ distribution system team. About FarmFolk CityFolk and Vancouver Farmers Market Society FarmFolk CityFolk (FFCF) is a not-for-profit society and Canadian registered charity. Since 1993, FarmFolkCityFolk has worked to cultivate local, sustainable, food systems across British
...Continue reading →Posted by Kristen Nammour on January 22, 2015
Positions (2): Farm Hand from April-December, 2015 Farm Hand from May-December, 2015 Location : Ladner, BC **Other open positions on our website: http://cropthornefarm.com/employment/** Job Description You are a self motivated, results orientated person with a positive attitude who can work comfortably in a fast paced farm environment. You enjoy being outside, working as a part of a team, doing various
...Continue reading →Posted by Jennifer Cline on December 17, 2014
This program is a unique opportunity for someone to have access to land, resources, and experienced mentors as they start small-scale gardening. The Sisters of Saint Martha are the land-owners and program sponsors for the Bethany Garden Apprenticeship Program. The purpose of the program is to provide the opportunity for an Apprentice Gardener to learn
...Continue reading →Posted by Jennifer Cline on December 16, 2014
Abundant Acres Farm is hiring four interns for the 2015 season. The main focus on the farm is growing vegetables for a 200 family CSA program plus selling at the Seaport Market in Halifax and several wholesale accounts. We also rotationally graze about ten cattle and care for 200 laying hens, tend young fruit trees
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The Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm is seeking an Operations Director to play a key leadership role in management of the Centre. This individual will oversee all aspects of daily operations and business development initiatives with the overarching goal to maintain organizational effectiveness and achieve financial sustainability. Responsibilities include financial management, business
...Continue reading →Posted by Sara Dent on November 24, 2014
About Zaklan Heritage Farm We are a young couple running a small mixed vegetable farm in the heart of Surrey (30 min drive from Vancouver). In addition to our 1.5 acres in veggie production, we have a flock of laying hens that we rotate around the pasture. Our operation is run with a small walk- behind BCS
...Continue reading →Posted by Jennifer Cline on November 12, 2014
Job Posting: 2015 Gathering Coordinator The BC Food Systems Network is looking for an energetic, detail-oriented person to coordinate our 17th annual Gathering, which will take place in the Prince George region from Thursday June 25 to Sunday June 28, 2015. The ideal candidate will: • have experience in event planning, fundraising, managing large projects,
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