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FARM JOB: Golden, British Columbia – Goonieland Permaculture Farm, Farm & Construction Hand – Summer 2025
May 26, 2025
Goonieland Permaculture Farm in Golden, British Columbia is seeking a Farm & Construction Hand – Summer 2025!
ABOUT Goonieland Permaculture Farm
We are an off-grid Permaculture homestead located outside of Golden, BC. Our homestead includes laying hens, pigs, hemp, and seasonal vegetables. We are not a market garden—our focus is food security, and surplus is sold through our organic grocery store, Eat Pure Mountain Market. We are also working towards establishing an intentional community and various revenue streams like short-term accommodations, retreats, and workshops.
Projects for Summer 2025 Include:
Completion of two tiny homes
Construction of a 60’ x 30’ timber frame shop
Clearing & brushing for campground and fencing
New berry garden zone
Maintaining current food & hemp production gardens
Raising laying hens, pigs and ducks
Root cellar
Small & large engine maintenance
Community Master Plan development
We use the principles of permaculture to guide us, along with Korean natural farming techniques, such as creating farm inputs on site.
DESIRED QUALITIES
Preferred:
- Permaculture Design Certificate
- 1+ year experience in farming, horticulture, or animal husbandry
- Familiarity with brush cutters, chainsaws, drills, saws, etc.
Required:
- Proficiency with hand and power tools
- High attention to detail
- Ability to follow instructions and ask clarifying questions
- Highly organized: able to plan/coordinate work day in advance
- Adaptable: Demonstrates flexibility in a dynamic and evolving environment, able to adjust to changes in tasks, weather conditions, while maintaining a focus on goals.
- Physically fit and capable of demanding outdoor work
- Strong work ethic and commitment to a job well done
- Positive references that reflect reliability and relevant experience
- Strong communication skills, open mind and heart
POSITION TASKS
Animal Care & Livestock Duties
- Feed and water laying hens and pigs
- Rotate animals through pens as needed
- Clean coops, shelters, and animal areas
- Monitor animal health and report concerns
- Assist with animal harvest
Gardening & Food Production
- Weed, mulch, and prune vegetable and hemp crops
- Maintain irrigation systems (install, check drip lines, adjust timers)
- Prep new garden zones: fencing, bed prep, compost application
Construction & Infrastructure Projects
- Assist in building two tiny homes (interior finishes)
- Help with timber frame machine shop construction (framing, layout, site prep)
- Brush clearing and campground preparation
- Assist with fencing installation and land clearing
- Maintain or repair small and large engines/machines (if experienced)
- Operate and maintain tools: drills, saws, brush cutters, chainsaws, etc.
- Keep workspace and tools clean and organized
POSITION DETAILS
Term: May-Oct 31st
Hours per week: 35
Wage: Base rate for this position is $20/hr to $24hr based on experience *Wage is negotiable if the applicant comes with more than 2 years of full time farm or carpentry experience.
Room: Camper trailer accommodation included (value $500/month)
*Heated outdoor shower, sauna (when no guests) and access to indoor shower during shoulder season. Laundry (washer only), access to a library of farming-related books… *No dogs allowed we already have working dogs on site.
Board: Shared meals provided (shared cooking/cleaning) (value $750/month). Living off-site? Lunch provided + groceries at cost from Eat Pure Mountain Market
Community: Weekly connection circles, events like yoga and breathwork, and potlucks
Skills & Experience: A hands-on, real-life education in homesteading, off-grid living and natural building
TO APPLY
Please fill out an Application Form (found on our website) and please send references & resume to eatpurefood@gmail.com
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 Goonieland Permaculture Farm
Website: www.goonieland.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/goonieland
Instagram: www.instagram.com/goonielandpermaculture