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Grounded Acres Organic Farm in Gibsons, BC is seeking Field Leaders and 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 sixth season in business, we grow over 60 varieties of berries and mixed vegetables and tend to a flock of 100 laying hens. Our farm is on 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 is 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+. Co-owners Mel and Hannah have 30 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 receiving mentorship.
Our farm culture is centred on open communication; this means we make plenty of time for not just instruction and supervision but also feedback, questions, learning and problem solving to help all team members feel understood, included and valued and to work through conflict or miscommunication as a chance for all of us to learn. We commit to regular check-ins to help you set and meet your goals for the season, discuss any problems that arise, and provide you with constructive feedback while receiving any you have for us.
It’s a big job to grow a lot of food for a lot of people! In high summer we all feel proud of not just our hard work but also our teamwork, and are looking for folks to join our team who feel the same. Our weekly cooked and shared staff lunches, team meetings, field walks, and seasonal gatherings are an important part of our farm culture not just to build relationships with each other but to eat and celebrate the food we grow!
DESIRED QUALITIES
We are hiring five farm team members for the 2026 season who will work closely within our team of nine as we enter our sixth season of growing food for our community. All staff are involved in the wide variety of tasks involved in operating a mixed produce and livestock farm, and field leaders have additional responsibilities and autonomy. Ideal candidates are comfortable in a fast-paced work environment, are capable of working a physically demanding job, and have good communication skills.
We are looking for staff who:
- have demonstrated ability to work quickly
- have efficiently and calmly in fast-paced settings and bring tasks to completion on time
- can work repetitive physical tasks that include kneeling, bending and the ability to lift 45 lbs, and
- have the self-care strategies to manage the physical and mental work involved in outdoor and physical labour
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.
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada as a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred.
POSITION TASKS
All staff:
- Seeding and transplanting
- Weed management
- Supporting volunteers in harvest tasks, with training and supervision
- Building and maintaining field infrastructure (trellising, tunnels, mulch, row cover)
- Harvesting and processing
- Poultry care, egg collection and washing
- Record keeping
- Customer service and market sales
- Landscaping and site maintenance
Field Leaders, with training and supervision:
- Responsibility for a given crop from seed to harvest
- Decision making, forecasting, and processing for that crop
- Leading other staff when they provide assistance with that crop
POSITION DETAILS
Field Leader (2 positions available):
Term: April to November 2026. Exact start and end dates are flexible.
7-month position: April 6th to Oct 31st
8-month position: April 6th to Nov 27th
Hours per week: 35 hours/week, Tuesday-Saturday. Possibility to extend the end date up to 4 weeks if interested in fall work.
Wage: $21-$25/hour, dependent on farming experience
Vacation: 11 days paid
Sick days: 5 days paid
Farm Worker (3 positions available):
Term: May-October 2026. Exact start and end dates are flexible
Hours per week:
35 hours/week, Tuesday-Saturday, May 4th to Oct 31st (One full-time position available)
21 hours/week, flexible days between Tuesday-Saturday, May 4th to September 30th (Two part-time positions available)
Wage: $20-$23/hour, dependent on farming experience
Vacation: 10 days (full-time position) or 3 days (part-time positions) paid
Sick days: 5 days paid
All posted positions:
- Include free access to all farm produce for personal consumption and a 20% discount on eggs.
- Include a monthly healthcare stipend.
- Some housing is available, more details available upon request.
TO APPLY
To apply, please submit a letter to groundedacresfarm@gmail.com telling us why you are interested in the work, what relevant experience you have, and which position you are applying for.
Hiring is ongoing until the position is filled, but we will begin interviewing in January.
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 Grounded Acres Organic Farm
Website: https://www.groundedacresfarm.ca/
Facebook: facebook.com/groundedacresfarm
Instagram: instagram.com/groundedacresfarm