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Elphinstone Farm in Gibsons, BC, is seeking a Regenerative Farm Assistant – Greenhouse & Farm Systems!
ABOUT Elphinstone Farm
Elphinstone Farm is a regenerative farm on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, located on a 60-acre property that includes approximately 17 acres of active and developing farmland and roughly 40 acres of forest. Current production includes blueberries, apples, black currants, greenhouse vegetables and seasonal market-garden crops. We operate two 30′ x 100′ greenhouses: one is being used for year-round food production, including winter crops for CSA boxes, while the second is being developed as a subtropical food forest and experimental growing space.
We are continuing to expand our market-garden production, including preparing additional outdoor growing areas for spring crops, while improving soil health through composting, mulching and regenerative growing practices. Farm work includes greenhouse production, field preparation, planting, harvesting, irrigation, pruning, crop maintenance and general property upkeep.
We use standard small-farm equipment and hand tools, including a tractor and attachments for mowing, soil preparation and general land maintenance.
Our primary sales channels are direct-to-consumer, including CSA boxes and local farm sales, with plans to expand local sales as production increases. We are also developing the farm as a demonstration site for resilient agricultural systems, including perennial food production, passive greenhouse heating, water conservation, solar energy and other low-energy farm technologies.
Elphinstone Farm is guided by regenerative, ecological and low-input farming principles. We are not currently certified organic, but we grow without synthetic pesticides or herbicides and focus on building healthy soil, increasing biodiversity and working with natural systems rather than against them.
Our approach is also informed by Indigenous principles of stewardship, reciprocity and respect for the land. As a Métis farmer, I am interested in continuing to learn from Indigenous food systems and in incorporating native and culturally significant food plants where appropriate.
Climate resilience is central to our long-term vision. We are exploring perennial and climate-adapted crops, native foods, water conservation, soil building, biodiversity, passive greenhouse heating and closed-loop systems that reduce outside inputs and make better use of on-farm resources.
Our goal is to create a productive, resilient farm that contributes to local food security while improving the health of the land over time.
DESIRED QUALITIES
We are looking for someone who is reliable, curious, resilient and willing to work hard in a healthy, sustainable way. They should be comfortable working independently once they have been shown what to do, while also enjoying collaboration and being part of a team. A good fit will be someone who takes initiative, asks questions, is open to learning, and can adapt as farm priorities change with the season and the weather
POSITION TASKS
The employee will assist with a range of general farm and greenhouse work, including planting, seeding, transplanting, watering, weeding, harvesting, bed preparation, composting, mulching and soil building.
Current projects include winter greenhouse production for CSA boxes, preparing approximately 1/4 acre of outdoor growing space for spring crops, and helping establish our second greenhouse as a subtropical food forest.
Other tasks may include irrigation, pruning, perennial planting, greenhouse maintenance, light infrastructure projects, use of hand tools and small farm equipment, and general farm and property maintenance. There may also be opportunities to assist with experimental projects involving passive heating, thermal mass, biofuel, solar and other low-energy farm systems.
POSITION DETAILS
Term: This is currently a seasonal position, starting in fall 2026, with approximately 20 hours per week. For the right person, there is potential for the live/work and for the role to continue longer-term and develop into a full-time position as the farm expands.
Hours per week: 20 hours per week.
Wage: $20 – $25/hour depending on experience.
TO APPLY
Please send resume, references if any, and cover letter to janai@elphinstone.farm
When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org
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LEARN MORE ABOUT Elphinstone Farm
Website: https://elphinstone.farm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elphinstone.farm
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elphinstone.farm/
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