FARM JOB: Crofton, BC - Tatlo Road Farm, Farm Worker

Tatlo Road Farm in Crofton (near Duncan), BC, is seeking a (part-time) Farm Worker!

ABOUT Tatlo Road Farm

Our farm is located on Vancouver Island, near the village of Crofton (population ~2000). We’re also about 20 minutes from Duncan. We currently grow on 3 of our 7 acres, producing a wide range of vegetable crops. We use our 40hp tractor for primary tillage and many other jobs (laying mulch, turning compost, etc), as well as a 7hp BCS for mowing and bed prep in tight spaces, plus a lot of human power. Our main marketing outlets are to a food hub, a local grocer, and through a home delivery program.

This will be our 14th season on the farm! In some ways we have done a lot over the years (building a workshop and greenhouses, installing field drainage and a pond), but in other ways there is still a lot going on and the list of projects feels endless! Even though we have gained a lot of experience these past 13 years (not to mention the 8 years of working on other farms prior to starting our own), we still feel like we’re learning! That said, we also have lots of knowledge to share. If you are interested in a career in farming yourselves (which we hope you are!), this is a great opportunity to be involved in the continued development of a viable family farm- learn first-hand what it takes to run a sustainable farm for a living!

Our farm is certified organic and we use many regenerative and sustainable practices. Niki has a BSc in Agro-ecology and we worked on many organic farms prior to starting our own. We have great appreciation for the farmers that came before us, sharing their knowledge and developing the organic certification process.

In addition, we feel strongly about selling high quality, beautiful and delicious produce. In general, our overall goal is to run a farm that is efficient, financially successful (i.e. able to support our family), sustainable, and beautiful- an ethical farm business that’s built on ecology, integrity, and quality, and is able to continue into the future.

DESIRED QUALITIES

Our ideal candidates would:

care about the quality of their work and pay special attention to detail
have the ability to follow instruction well, but not be afraid to stop and ask for clarification
show initiative and the ability to think ahead as a way to improve overall efficiency of tasks
work fast, and be thinking about ways to work even faster
have the ability to maintain focus throughout long stretches of repetitive tasks (think harvesting hundreds of carrot bunches, without losing count or letting quality slip)
be receptive to feedback and adjustments for work processes
be neat, tidy, and organized
have a general love of food, working outdoors, and being physical
be interested in agriculture and learning from us about the type of farming we practice
be a team player and generally want to do good work
previous farm experience not required, but can be an asset, so is general experience working outdoors and with plants (e.g. landscaping, tree planting), as well as experience working in fast-paced environments (e.g. kitchens)

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada

POSITION TASKS

This is a part-time position (1-2 days/ week). This position requires a full day on Tuesdays to help with harvest and packing. If interested, there is the possibility of adding one other day/ week (ideally Monday, but we can be flexible here). Please state if you are interested in just Tuesdays, or if you prefer to work 2 days/ week (Tuesday plus one other day).

POSITION DETAILS

Term: This position starts in late May/ early June and runs through until the end of October (with some flexibility around actual start and end dates).

Hours per week: 8-16 hours/ week, depending on whether the applicant prefer 1 or 2 days per week. Tuesday is the main day we are look for help on, and these are long days (usually 9 hours, minus a lunch break).

There is no housing available on the farm this season, so please take this into consideration before applying. Housing opportunities exist nearby in Crofton (walking distance) and Maple Bay (potentially biking distance), however housing in the wider region would require that you have a vehicle in order to get to work.

Wage: Starting wage (no prior experience) is $19.00/hour, or negotiable based on experience, plus free vegetables.

Bonus of $0.50/hour (for total hours worked during the season) if worker fulfills their commitment of staying until the agreed upon end date.

TO APPLY

Please send the following to tatloroadfarm@gmail.com:

Your contact information
A cover-letter/ letter of interest highlighting your qualifications for this role
Your resume
The name, relationship, and contact information for two references
The dates you are available to start and an end date, if any, plus whether you are looking for 1 or 2 days/ week

Deadline to apply: May 31, 2026

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 Tatlo Road Farm

Website: https://tatloroadfarm.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tatloroadfarm/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatloroadfarm/

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