FARM JOB: Black Creek, BC – Shorewolf Farm, Farmhand

February 20, 2025

Shorewolf Farm in Black Creek, BC is seeking a Farmhand!

ABOUT Shorewolf Farm

We are a small vegetable, berry, and hops farm operating on 0.6 acres. Established in 2019, we farm using regenerative and organic practices and do most everything by hand or with a small two-wheel tractor. Our goal is to feed folks within our local community of the Comox Valley. We sell from our farm store, at the Comox Valley Farmers Market, to local restaurants, and through a collaboration with other local farmers. We also support a non-profit, Lush Valley, providing food for subsidized food boxes distributed to the community and groups facing barriers. In the past year, we have also opened a small bakeshop and farm shop, where we use our farmed items in our baking products and sell vegetables from the farm store.

We are not certified organic, but we use organic and regenerative practices to ensure that our land is protected and able to be used to grow food for many more generations. We service the local community by involvement in non-profits and help to ensure more food gets to people in need of good local produce.

We also like to have fun. This is a physical job, so we love listening to music, lunch potlucks, and having dance parties in the fields. We grow a lot of interesting culinary varieties of plants so if you love learning about food and talking about cooking, we do a lot of that!

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Experience isn’t necessary but appreciated.
• Organization: The hired person will learn how to plan their day and ensure they have the right tools to perform tasks.
• Problem-solving: Working on a farm is challenging. Things break and plants sometimes don’t thrive. We’ll work together to find solutions to issues that arise.
• Positive attitude: The weather can be challenging at times. Having a good attitude towards the task, no matter the weather, is key. We will ensure the employee is comfortable and safe.
• Open to Learning new Skills: There is plenty of opportunity to learn and grow here! If there’s something you’re really interested in doing on the farm, we will help you achieve those goals.

POSITION TASKS

• Assist with seeding, weeding, and harvesting
• Help with packing up for market and farm store and packing orders for customers
• Support the plant sale in the spring by potting up plants, labeling and organizing plants, keeping inventory, and filling orders
• Opportunity to attend farmers markets or help in farm store and assist with setup, takedown, and sales
• Prune, fertilize, and harvest berry plants
• String, fertilize, and prune hops
• Mowing, weed-eating, washing totes, tidying up site.
• Practice pest-control activities including squishing the bad insects, putting on and taking off row cover, and using organic approved products.

POSITION DETAILS

Term: Job starts on May 1, 2025, and extends to October 31, 2025. If you’re a student and cannot start in May, please still contact us. We may be able to work something out for the right candidate.

Hours per week: 8-hour shifts, typically 4 days a week (Tuesday-Friday) with the possibility of additional hours if needed. Hours are generally 8 am – 4 pm but may vary depending on weather conditions.

Wage: Wage is competitive based on skill level, and starts at $18.50/hour. We generally pay better than minimum wage and include vacation pay in each pay cheque. There are always extra veggies available to take home with you.

Please note that priority consideration given to (this position is funded by an Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Youth Employment Skills Program Grant):

• Aged 15-30
• Indigenous Peoples
• Persons with disabilities
• Members of visible minorities
• 2SLGBTQQIA+

TO APPLY

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your interest and relevant experience to shorewolffarm@outlook.com. Please include answer to “What makes you a great fit with our team?”

Deadline to apply: April 15, 2025

When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org

Please note that Young Agrarians does not have the capacity to pre-screen job opportunities. Please screen your potential employer to ensure that you are entering into a fair exchange that meets your needs and expectations. Try asking the farm for references of past workers, or ask people in the community if you are unsure.

LEARN MORE ABOUT Shorewolf Farm

Website: www.shorewolffarm.ca
Facebook: @shorewolffarm
Instagram: @shorewolffarm

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