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Vancouver Pushpanjali Flower Farm in Burnaby, BC is seeking a Market Gardener & Field Crew!
ABOUT Vancouver Pushpanjali Flower Farm
We are seeking one full-time market gardener to join our growing team! Our team of 3-5 people work hard and enjoy the reward of bringing beautiful organic flowers to the world.
OUR STORY
Vancouver Pushpanjali Flower Farm is a non-profit small-scale ecologically-sustainable farm (1+ acres) operation located at ISKCON Vancouver (or the Hare Krishna Temple), in South Burnaby, BC. For over a decade now, we have been cultivating four types of marigolds. As we approach Spring 2026, we are excited to announce that this will be our fifth year of growing over 16+ different varieties of flowers both in the field and in high tunnels.
Since 2024, we have hosted a popular Farmers Market on-site every Sunday that attracts over 1,000 visitors, and up to 10,000+ on special festival days! We recently expanded to Fridays and Saturdays, and we need help to grow our team and support these expanded Market operations.
Following the instructions of Founder-acharya His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, we use ecological farming practices to grow beautiful flowers for the community, Temple offerings and festivals. The Farm is also an instrument to engage the community in Bhakti Yoga (devotional service) and training. Local agriculture can also keep our community well-fed, healthy, and enjoying the simple and joyful act of connecting to the Earth through fresh, flavourful offerings and simple living; which in turn directly follows Prabhupada’s vision and instructions on self-sufficiency: ‘high thinking and simple living’.
DESIRED QUALITIES
- Interest in or experience with landscaping/flowers/horticulture
- Physical ability to lift up to 25kg
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and in teams
- Adaptable to various weather conditions
- Customer service skills
- Vehicle & Valid Drivers Licence
- Farm/outdoor work experience is an asset
POSITION TASKS
- Plant, maintain and harvest cut flowers following proper techniques for maximum vase life and quality
- Perform daily field tasks including weeding, watering, deadheading, staking, and pest monitoring
- Process and condition harvested flowers including bunching, trimming, and cooler storage
- Start seedlings, manage nursery transplants, and maintain irrigation systems
- Set up farmers market booth with attractive flower displays and create market-ready bouquets
- Engage with customers at market, handle sales transactions, and provide flower care information
- Transport flowers and equipment to/from market locations while maintaining product quality
- Preparations for subscription bouquet days (i.e. making bouquets, organizing, sorting flowers and storage)
- Greet customers, distribute bouquets and answer questions for subscription bouquet days
- Maintain planting and market records, harvest schedules, and assist with volunteer coordination as needed
POSITION DETAILS
Term: Full-time (30-35 hours/week) from May 1st – August 29, 2026
Potential part-time extension through Fall/Winter 2026
Tuesday to Sunday schedule, including evening farmers markets
Hours per week: Full-time (30-35 hours/week)
Wage: $19.50/hour + 4% vacation pay + 5 paid sick days (after 90 days)
Benefits: Free vegetarian lunch and take-home flowers!
ELIGIBILITY (Canada Summer Jobs Position):
- Age 18-30
- Legally authorized to work in Canada (Canadian citizens, permanent residents or refugee status with valid work permit holders)
- International students not eligible
TO APPLY
Send resume and brief cover letter to Dhruva Narayan at info@pushpanjalifarm.ca
Farm work is tough work but can be physically and mentally rewarding with copious amounts of fresh air, surrounded by beauty with good people all day long!
We’re looking forward to meeting someone special that can help carry the Farmers Market into the fall season and potentially beyond!
PS. Accommodation is not available.
Deadline to apply: March 15th, 2026
When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org
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LEARN MORE ABOUT Vancouver Pushpanjali Flower Farm
Website: https://pushpanjalifarm.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pushpanjalifarm
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pushpanjalifarm
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