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Morningstar Woollen on Bowen Island, BC is seeking a Farm Manager/Farm Hand!
ABOUT Morningstar Woollen
We produce high quality wool, breeding stock, meat, poultry, a bit of fruit and flowers.
Our farm in on a hill side. Most tasks are done by hand, but we do have a tractor.
We do a few markets but most things are sold directly through word of mouth, social media or web site.
This is a family farm. Appropriate conduct is expected at all times.
We farm regeneratively and have a passionate interest in biodynamics.
Main goal is to sequester carbon.
DESIRED QUALITIES
Hardworking, sense of humour, polite (particularly in the company of children) curious, patient, patient, patient – kind and gentle when handling livestock (although not a push over haha) ?
Follows instructions but independent and shares insights or ideas. New ideas will always be heard but may not be implemented.
JOB TASKS
- Irrigate and harvest crops (flowers and small veggie)
- Feed and tend livestock and poultry some days
- Assist in performing breeding activities of farm animals
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- Follow food safety and security and animal bio-security procedures
- Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock, and poultry
- Examine produce for quality and prepare for market
- Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens, and chicken coops
- Maintain or assist in the maintenance of facilities and farm infrastructure including cleaning stables, barns, barnyards, and pens.
As well as more advanced opportunities:
- Analyzing existing operations, crops, livestock, and financial documents and recommending improvements.
- Preparing plans and schedules for planting and harvesting.
- Perform tests on soil and water.
- Scheduling repairs, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and machinery.
- Handling the marketing and sale of products produced on the farm like fruit, vegetables, meat, and flowers.
- Assisting with the recruitment and training of new staff members.
- Collaborating to prepare budgets and financial reports / applications
JOB DETAILS
Term: ideally start on or before March 1 2022
Hourly to start – could lead to full time permanent for the right person
Hours per week: 10-15hrs per week to start
Wage: $20/hr but lots of opportunity for incentives
TO APPLY
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or to whom refugee protection has been conferred, and
- be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- you will be between the ages of 15 and 30 (inclusive) at the start of employment (our farm may receive Canada Summer Jobs funding for applicants in this age range)
Please submit a resume and a short note on why this sounds like a good fit to star@morningstarwoollen.com
A criminal record check may be requested.
Deadline to apply: March 1, 2022
When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org
LEARN MORE ABOUT Morningstar Woollen
Website: www.morningstarwoollen.com
Facebook: facebook.com/morningstarwoollen
Instagram: @morningstarwoollen