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Grounded Acres Organic Farm in Gibsons, BC is seeking two farm workers!
ABOUT Grounded Acres Organic Farm
Grounded Acres Organic Farm is a small-scale, mixed produce and livestock farm currently growing on 3 acres in unceded Sḵwx̱wú7mesh territory in Gibsons, on the Sunshine Coast of BC. As we enter our fourth season in business, we grow over 60 varieties of berries and mixed vegetables and tend to a flock of 100 laying hens. Our home site is a sunny south-facing slope at the base of Mount Elphinstone, a 20-minute walk from the beach and a 10 minute drive from our lease site (Persephone Brewing) where we grow a small selection of low-maintenance crops. We sell through a weekly farmers’ market, farm stand, box program, and wholesale.
The produce we grow and laying hens we raise are certified organic under the BC Certified Organic Program, using agricultural practices that regenerate and contribute to the health of our ecosystem. We are a queer-run farm established in 2021 with values rooted in food justice and creating safer spaces in agriculture for folks who identify as 2SLGTBQ+ and BIPOC. Co-owners Mel and Hannah have 25 years of farming experience between us and are passionate about supporting our team in bringing their whole selves to the farm, setting and meeting goals related to their journey in food systems work, and mentorship. We commit to regular check-ins to help workers set and meet goals for the season, discuss any problems that arise, and provide constructive feedback while inviting feedback for us at any time.
DESIRED QUALITIES
We are looking to hire two seasonal farm workers for the 2024 season who will work closely with our small team of 6 as we expand our growing area and capacity to provide food for our community this year. Farm workers will be involved in the wide variety of tasks involved in operating a mixed produce and livestock farm. Farm workers are comfortable in a fast-paced work environment, are capable of working a physically demanding job at full-time hours, and have good communication skills.
We are looking for someone with a demonstrated ability to work quickly, efficiently and calmly in busy settings for long hours in any weather and bring tasks to completion on time. Must be in good physical shape and must be able to lift and carry 45 lbs repetitively. Must be legally entitled to work in Canada as a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred.
Skills in the areas of food/horticultural production, soil and landscape management, farm equipment use and maintenance, computer use, and/or animal care in a farm setting are an asset but not required. Valid Class 5 driver’s license is an asset but not required.
POSITION TASKS
- Seeding, transplanting and cover cropping
- Irrigation
- Weed management
- Building and maintaining field infrastructure (trellising, tunnels, mulch, row cover)
- Harvesting and processing
- Poultry care, egg collection and washing
- Seed processing
- Record keeping
- Customer service and market sales
- Supporting volunteers
- Landscaping and site maintenance
POSITION DETAILS
Term: May 14th to September 28 (20 weeks). Exact start and end dates are flexible. There is an option to shorten or extend the duration of work by up to 4 weeks
Hours per week: 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day, from Tuesday-Saturday. Work hours are 8:00AM – 4:00PM; market days require earlier start and finish times
Wage: $18/hour, dependent on experience
Includes free access to farm produce, paid sick days, and 3 days unpaid vacation
Housing is available on the farm, more details available upon request
TO APPLY
Please submit a copy of your resume and cover letter to groundedacresfarm@gmail.com
Deadline to apply: Open until filled
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LEARN MORE ABOUT Grounded Acres Organic Farm
Website: https://www.groundedacresfarm.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groundedacresfarm
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/groundedacresfarm
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