FARM JOB: Hazelton, British Columbia – Kispiox Creations, Farm Labourer
Kispiox Creations in Hazelton, British Columbia is seeking a Farm Labourer!
ABOUT Kispiox Creations
Kispiox Creations is located in the Kispiox Valley near Hazelton in Northwest B.C. Family-owned birch syrup producer and greenhouse grower needs help with planting and greenhouse maintenance, trail brushing, mechanized firewood splitting, and vegetable growing. Operation and maintenance of heavy equipment and chainsaw will be involved.
Been farming for 50+ years, using organic practices. Please view our website for details about our operation.
DESIRED QUALITIES
Someone not afraid of working hard.
This position is funded by Youth Employment and Skills Program (Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada) and is open to youth aged 15 to 30 (inclusive). Must be a Canadian citizen.
YESP gives preference to:
- Indigenous
- Racialized youth (formerly visible minority)
- Recent newcomer to Canada
- 2SLGBTQQIA+
- Residing in a remote, northern and/or fly-in community
- Living in a low income household
- Employee is a single parent
- Early leaver of high school
POSITION TASKS
- planting and greenhouse maintenance
- trail brushing
- mechanized firewood splitting
- vegetable growing.
- operation and maintenance of heavy equipment, chainsaw and other power tools will be involved
POSITION DETAILS
Term: Start ASAP.
Hours per week: Can be part time, full time, variable up to about 1500 hours available between now & March 31, 2026.
Wage: Wage rate is $20.00 to $30.00 per hour depending on qualifications; travel and accommodation costs may be covered for employee who has to relocate. Onsite camping accommodation is available. Other accommodation may be available.
TO APPLY
Please send resume and cover letter to info@kispioxbirchsyrup.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 Kispiox Creations
Website: www.kispioxbirchsyrup.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kispioxcreations
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kispiox_creations/