Two Roads Farm on Denman Island, BC is seeking a Field Crew!
ABOUT Two Roads Farm
We are a small-scale family farm, thoughtfully growing mixed vegetables and some flowers on approximately 2 acres. We are located on a Gulf Island off the coast of Vancouver Island in the Comox Valley, walking distance to the ocean. We use regenerative, human-scale growing practices and machinery. We sell through a farm stand, farmers’ market, online store and wholesale.
Our vegetables are thoughtfully grown. This means that we use farming methods and inputs thoughtfully chosen to support long-term environmental and human sustainability. We look to Canadian Organic Standards and Regulations and Certified Naturally Grown standards, and education and research in regenerative and sustainable farming, forestry and land-use. This approach covers all aspects of our farm, from choosing our suppliers, inputs and packaging, to choices about equipment and farming practices, to our approach to employment and decisions about long-term infrastructure.
We like to work hard and laugh often. We take pride in feeding our community really good food. We value caring for the land we farm and the people we farm with.
DESIRED QUALITIES
We are looking for self-motivated, reliable people with the ability and willingness to work and maintain a positive outlook in all weather. People with a solid work ethic who value doing their work well, and who are able to complete a varied set of tasks effectively and efficiently both on their own and and working with teammates, tend to thrive and enjoy this work. Previous experience with fast-paced, physical and outdoor work environments is considered an asset.
REQUIREMENTS
- Legally allowed to work in Canada
- Able to repeatedly lift 40lbs
- Able to safely perform tasks that require repeated motions including bending, squatting, and kneeling.
- Able to work effectively and safely and maintain a positive outlook in all types of weather, including hot sun, cold, and heavy rain
- Strong communication and problem solving skills
- Reliable, responsible and punctual
- Able to learn and work quickly and efficiently while maintaining quality in a fast-paced, varied work environment
- Able to be adaptable and flexible in the face of unpredictable and changing weather and situations
- Able to build and maintain good working relationships
- Comfortable working around dogs or a willingness to learn – there are 3 on the farm.
- Preference will be given to candidates with accommodation on Denman who are able to arrive for 6am start times. On-farm seasonal accommodation may be available. Workers are responsible for their own transportation to and from the farm.
- Preference will be given to candidates available to work into the fall.
JOB TASKS
Our Field Crew works on our small team with experienced farmers on varied tasks including soil preparation, seeding, planting, plant and landscape care, harvesting, processing and packing vegetables, vegetable processing for value-added products, assisting with equipment and infrastructure building and maintenance, and marketing. Our work is physically and mentally demanding at times, and we work in all types of weather. We work together to cultivate a work place that values kindness, quality food, open communication, and efficiency.
JOB DETAILS
Term: April 1- October 31. Possibility of additional work available in November and December (season-dependent). Please consider applying even if you aren’t available for the full-season; we consider shorter-term hires where they are a good fit for the team.
Hours per week: 30-40 hours. The work week is Monday-Friday or Tuesday-Friday with occasional Saturdays possible. Start times vary from 6am-9am, depending on season and weather. There is a half hour unpaid lunch break and a paid extended coffee/tea break daily.
Wage: $17 per hour base wage, with possibility of wage review mid-season for exceptional performance and potential end of season bonus for those who work to the end of the season.
JOB BENEFITS
- Challenging, fulfilling work – you will be feeding our community and caring for the land we farm, while getting lots of fresh air and exercise.
- Lots of fresh veggies!
- Potential on-farm seasonal accommodation.
- Opportunities for mentorship and learning about small scale sustainable farming and small business
- Potential for an end of season bonus if you work to the end of the season and the farm meets its financial goals.
- Working on Denman Island and experiencing life in a small and beautiful island community – lots of beaches, lakes and forests to explore after work!
TO APPLY
Please e-mail your resume with contact information for two references to: info@tworoadsfarm.ca.Please include a short cover letter that describes why you are interested in working at Two Roads Farm, and your relevant experience.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Deadline to apply: We will begin contacting applicants after February 25th. Positions will remain open until filled.
When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org
LEARN MORE ABOUT Denman
Website: http://www.tworoadsfarm.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tworoadsfarm.ca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TwoRoadsFarm/
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