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Glorious Organics Co-operative farm in Aldergrove, B.C is seeking a Field Farm Crew Member!
ABOUT Glorious Organics Co-operative farm
Glorious Organics is a 3.5-acre, certified organic and salmon-safe farm in Aldergrove, BC. We are cooperatively owned and situated on the 20-acre Fraser Common Farm Co-op (FCFC), a housing cooperative where many of the Glorious Organics farmers live, along with individuals and families not directly connected to daily farm operations. We are honoured to be able to live, grow, and work on the unceded traditional and ancestral lands of the Kwantlen First Nation.
Glorious Organics is one of the first certified organic farms in the Fraser Valley and has been in operation since 1986 (as a cooperative since 2006). We grow a wide range of seasonal greens, vegetables, and fruits for sale to Vancouver’s top restaurants, farmers markets, food hubs, and through a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. We also produce seeds for sale through the BC Eco Seed Coop which is located on our property.
We grow certified organic food that is nutritious and delicious while supporting sustainable food systems in BC. We do so with respect for the land, water, and communities that surround us – this means that we practice sustainable and regenerative agriculture techniques that foster healthy soil, water, and ecosystem health. Our team values inclusivity, cooperation, communication, and community, and this is reflected in our cooperative business model. We celebrate that many of our prior staff have gone on to continue their own successful organic farming journeys with many coming back to us for multiple seasons!
Glorious Organics and the FCFC are committed to a zero tolerance policy on any discrimination, harassment or bullying regarding race, sex, disability, gender, age, sexual orientation, beliefs, and socio-economic background. We actively uphold the right of every individual within our community to be treated with dignity and respect.
DESIRED QUALITIES
We are seeking enthusiastic, proactive, hard-working, and self-motivated individual to
join our existing farm crew. In this position you will grow food, work hard, and deepen
your knowledge and skills in small-scale organic vegetable farming. All positions will
work as part of a team, with leadership and guidance from experienced Farm
Managers/Assistant Farm Managers and other team members, to accomplish daily
tasks for field vegetable production, crop maintenance, harvesting, and packaging.
- Must be between the ages of 19-29 for grant hiring purposes
- Strong work ethic, communication and interpersonal skills
- A positive attitude and motivated to learn and improve
- Some experience with/knowledge of plants (farm or garden) or fast-paced labour (kitchen, landscaping) strongly preferred
- Physical and mental endurance (able to work standing, kneeling, bending, lifting repeatedly, some heavy lifting up to 20kg/45lbs)
- Love for the outdoors, experience and/or willingness to work in variable weather conditions (sun, rain, mud, heat)
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with various levels of supervision
- Ability to practice self-care (e.g. hydration, sun-smart, rest)
- Proficiency in basic veggie math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- Efficient, reliable, consistent, and punctual
- Must be able to commit to completing the farm season
- Must be legally able to work in Canada
JOB TASKS
- Bed preparation, composting, weeding and transplanting
- Harvesting and carting produce
- Cleaning, sorting, and packing produce with an eye for quality and consistency
- Chicken care (collecting, cleaning eggs, coop maintenance)
- Ongoing maintenance and attention to the cleanliness and function of the work environment
- Arriving on time and prepared to work
- Displaying good self-care and a proactive attitude
- Potential additional tasks (if needed): seeding, restaurant deliveries, farmers’ market
- Field crew will be expected to provide their own farm attire including boots, rain gear, sunhats, water bottle, gloves, and clothes. All farm tools will be provided.
JOB DETAILS
Term: June 1 to October 31st
Hours per week: Tuesday-Saturday, 40h/week with the likely possibility of 45-50h/week during peak season (July, August, September). Start times vary from 7:00-9:00 AM depending on daylight and anticipated temperatures/weather.
Wage: We offer a wage at $17 per hr (Field Crew) plus 4% vacation pay with up to 5 paid sick days.
Housing: Cabin, trailer or room available, with access to outdoor space and wild areas, shared outdoor kitchen, sauna and showers on a community farm available to rent for full season position, please ask for more details if interested. Rent is $500 per month, everything included. We are located approximately 50 minutes away from Vancouver and Bellingham (USA).
On-site perks: access to free fruit and vegetables for your own consumption,
fire-burning sauna, onsite wild spaces, ‘fun field’ access for games and bonfires,
community living, and FCFC community events! We are a community of foodie-oriented
people always learning and sharing techniques, recipes, and food together!
Applicants should consider the limited availability of public transit in Aldergrove/Langley. Access to a reliable car will make your life much more enjoyable on the farm.
TO APPLY
Please provide a resume and cover letter to work@gloriousorganics.com ATTN: Mark. Please highlight your interests and what drew you to this job posting. Qualified applicants will be contacted with a preference to those able to visit the farm for
an in-person interview.
When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org
LEARN MORE ABOUT Glorious Organics Co-operative farm
Website: https://gloriousorganics.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gloriousorganics/?hl=en