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Glenora Farm in Duncan, BC, is seeking a Field Hand!
ABOUT Glenora Farm
Glenora Farm is a 97-acre mixed organic and biodynamic farm on mostly sandy loam soils, consisting of 35 acres of pasture and hay fields, a flock of East Friesen dairy sheep, some Dexter beef cattle, Kuni Kuni pigs, laying chickens, turkeys, and ducks. The garden is a 2-acre, organic, intensive mixed annual vegetable and perennial garden, with two hoop houses, a large compost facility, a herb garden, and an onsite day program (weaving, beeswax candles, herb processing, cooking, woodwork etc.) which adds value to the garden produce through processing for sale as crafts, health products, and food products.
The Farm is owned and operated by The Ita Wegman Association of British Columbia for Curative Education and Social Therapy and is one of two Camphill Communities in Western Canada, where adults with diverse abilities (Companions) live, work, and learn together with support personnel (Coworkers). The Farm and Gardens primarily serve the food needs of this on-site community of ~50 people. We market and sell our products at the local farmers’ market, through a local online farmers’ marketing cooperative (Cow-op.ca), via CSA boxes, and to various local grocery stores, restaurants, and food carts.
Glenora Farm is an intentional community where people with diverse abilities live and work together. We are based on a 97 acre farm. The farm is a mix of forested area, grazing fields, gardens and residential homes. We farm with ecological and biodynamic practices in mind. Our field hand is hired to primarily work in our 2-acre certified organic mixed-vegetable market garden.
DESIRED QUALITIES
Qualifications:
- Prior farm/garden-related experience and/or keen interest in farming as a career
- University or college degree or diploma preferred
- Must be physically fit and enjoy hard physical work outdoors in all weather (frost, rain, wind, heat) for long hours, including repetitive tasks, extended bending and lifting heavy loads
- Basic experience with mechanics, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work preferred but not required
- Excellent oral communication skills and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to balance efficiency and thoroughness in all tasks while maintaining a fast work pace
- Attention to detail, cleanliness, and good aesthetic sense
- Highly self-motivated, positive attitude, adaptable, and organized
- Ability to work calmly, prioritize tasks, and complete them under tight deadlines
- Ability to work well alone for long periods, as well as in a team
- Ability to troubleshoot problems with sometimes limited supervision
- Basic familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word
- Willing and able to live and work respectfully and intensively with 50 other people on site, including adults with diverse abilities, elders, and families with children.
- Valid Drivers’ license
- Must be willing to engage with a Criminal Record Check (completed and paid for by the employer)
- Tractor operation skills and experience are an asset, but not required
Who can apply: We are a family-friendly, all-abilities-friendly farm. A portion of this position is partially funded by a Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) grant. Funder stipulations require that candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Between 15 and 30 years old (inclusive) at the start of employment
- A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person who has been granted official refugee status
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
Another funding opportunity for this position is through the Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP). At least one of the following criteria must be met for this funding to be secured. It is an asset, but NOT a requirement, that you meet one of the following criteria to be hired for this position. Please indicate in your email whether you meet one of the following criteria. You do not need to indicate which one at this time.
- Indigenous
- Living with a physical disability
- Living with a diagnosed mental health disability
- Visible minority
- Recent newcomer to Canada (within 5 years)
- Living in a low-income household
- Being a single parent
- Being an early school leaver
POSITION TASKS
Duties: You will work alongside the Garden Manager, Coworkers, volunteers, and a crew of 4-8 people of diverse abilities. Main duties include:
- Field prep, amendment application, seedling care, transplanting, irrigation,weed/pest/disease/fertility management, pruning and training greenhouse crops, mulching, cover cropping, harvest, and post-harvest processing
- Compost turning and spreading
- Small equipment and hand tool operation
- Infrastructure and tool maintenance, repair, and improvements
- Design/build projects as requested
- Field and sales record keeping and data entry
- Staffing the market stand, delivering produce to restaurants, and wholesale customers
- Helping to support Companions and Coworkers in their field work
- Applying biodynamic preparations
- ”After hours” tasks may include shutting off irrigation, opening/closing facilities, frost and snow management in hoop houses, troubleshooting, and monitoring garden predator activity
- Maintaining a clean and aesthetically pleasing garden/farm appearance
- Supply runs, deliveries, and other farm tasks as needed
POSITION DETAILS
Term: April 20 – October 31, 2026 with possibility of extension to March 2027 with funding approval
Hours per week: 30-40 hours per week. 40 hours during the high with early mornings. 7-8 hours/day plus one hour unpaid lunch, 5 days/week, includes some “off-hours” work as needed (opening and closing greenhouses on weekends). Early mornings are required in July/August.
Wage: 18.85 per hour plus employer-paid contributions (EI, CPP, Worksafe BC, bi-weekly vacation pay). 4 % Vacation pay is paid out on each biweekly pay cheque.
Accommodation: To be determined, it could be a private, self-contained unit on-site with electricity. Or a bedroom in a shared home. Shared bathroom, laundry, kitchen, and wifi nearby $250/month rent, incl. utilities.
Food: Option to either buy all your own groceries or share food costs and/or cooking with our Farm Manager and Garden Manager. You have access to free garden produce. Farm meat and eggs are available for purchase at a substantial discount, and the other houses on-site will occasionally invite you for meals
TO APPLY
Please send resume and cover letter to TazAmir@glenorafarm.org
Please confirm in your email that you meet the requirements of the Canadian Summer Job Grant listed below:
- Between 15 and 30 years old (inclusive) at the start of employment
- A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person who has been granted official refugee status
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
Deadline to apply: April 20, 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 Glenora Farm
Website: https://glenorafarm.org/current-openings/
Instagram: @glenorafarm