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Galiano Conservancy Food Forest in Galiano Island, B.C. is seeking a Sustainable Food Systems Technician!
ABOUT Galiano Conservancy Food Forest
The Galiano Food Forest and Nursery are located mid island on Galiano Island. The Food Forest and Nursery are surrounded by Douglas Fir forest and are a quick walk to the ocean. The Food Forest consists of hugelkulture beds with a established perennial trees, berry bushes and vines along with some annual rows, a tunnel and a greenhouse. We produce a wide variety of berries, herbs, and edible flowers along with annual vegetables that we sell to local restaurants and at our farm stand. We also grow, harvest, dry and blend the herbs for our tea company-Forest Garden Tea. The majority of the space is watered by drip irrigation- the Food Forest is on a computerized system and the annual area needs to be turned on and off manually. There is also hand watering in the greenhouse, nursery and some spot watering of new plantings in the Food Forest. We use a weed wacker to clear paths, but otherwise the space is managed with hand tools.
The Sustainable Food Systems projects are a part of the Galiano Conservancy Association which started as a land trust and has grown to include ecological restoration, nature based learning and food security. Our Sustainable Food Systems encompass the environmental, social, and economic significance of sustainable agriculture. Water conservation is a priority and we water using rain water and are trialing various water saving methods such as using ollas and mulching. Our Food Forest is a multi-layered diverse garden in which every plant serves several interconnected purposes. The plants are chosen for food production, nitrogen-fixing, creating mulch for soil building, and feeding pollinators. In an effort to mimic a natural forest, the plants are grown in various layers, including: canopy, shrub, herbaceous layer, vining layer, root layer, and ground cover.
DESIRED QUALITIES
Experience working with plants is really important. Comfort with living and working in a remote location. Great problem solving skills. Excellent communication skills.
This position will require physical, social, and intellectual work. The candidate must demonstrate a capacity for leadership, the ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently, and a willingness to learn and engage themselves in hard work. Applicants must be prepared to live on Galiano for May through August, spend long hours outside doing physical labour, and be available periodically for work on weekends. The applicant must have current Standard First Aid, or be willing to obtain it before coming to Galiano. This position is partially wage subsidy funded, and to meet the funding criteria, applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 30 and be either Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or a person with refugee status eligible to work in Canada. A criminal record check may be required, and will be arranged before arrival. Because the Galiano Conservancy conducts activities at variety of locations throughout Galiano Island, a class-5 driver’s license is required and access to a reliable personal vehicle/transportation is strongly preferred.
POSITION TASKS
- Propagation and care for native and edible plants
- Soil building and soil care
- Caring for the forest garden and operation of a mechanical/computerized watering system
- Garden harvesting
- Harvesting, processing and blending herbs for tea
- Maintenance and operation of demonstration-scale compost systems
- Identification of native species and forest garden plants
- Removal of invasive plants from protected areas
- Native/edible plant and forest garden (including added value) sales at Saturday market
- Conducting tours for visiting groups
- Assisting with restoration activities and monitoring
POSITION DETAILS
Term: May 4, 2026. Anticipated end date: Aug 30, 2026.
Hours per week: 35 hours/week (on average) Monday to Friday or sometimes Tuesday to Saturday.
Wage: $24.70 / hour ($23.75/hr + 4% Vacation Pay)
TO APPLY
Submit your cover letter and resume to jobs@galianoconservancy.ca by midnight on Monday, January
11, 2026 with the job title* in the email subject line. Please ensure cover letter and resume files are
submitted in pdf format following these naming conventions:
SURNAME_FIRSTNAME-CoverLetter.pdf
SURNAME_FIRSTNAME-Resume.pdf
Due to the volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates will be sent interview invitations by January 31st. Although we prefer to interview
applicants in person, remote video conference (Zoom) interviews can take place as an alternative for
candidates who are unable to be physically present.
Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to receiving your application.
Additional information:
To learn more about the Galiano Conservancy Association, please visit http://www.galianoconservancy.ca.
Accommodations: The successful candidate is responsible for securing rental housing on Galiano Island
from May through August, as well as for all transportation costs when commuting to and from work
(10825 Porlier Pass Road). The Galiano Conservancy can help identify rental housing opportunities
through our local contacts.
If you have specific questions not addressed here, please contact our office at 250-539-2424.
jobs@galianoconservancy.ca
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 Galiano Conservancy Food Forest
Website: https://galianoconservancy.ca/food-systems/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/galianoconservancy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/galianoconservancy
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