Heart & Sol Coastal Farm in Sechelt, BC is seeking a Farm Hand!
ABOUT Heart & Sol Coastal Farm
Looking over the Sechelt Inlet, Heart & Sol Coastal Farm is a place to be inspired. We are a small-scale farm operating on 5 acres on the un-ceded territory of the Shíshálh Nation also known as Sechelt. We raise hens and ducks for eggs, have a small flock of sheep, and we grow a large variety of microgreens, vegetables and fruits for direct sales from our farm, the farmers market, restaurants and stores. We also have a commercial kitchen on site, and specialize in authentic Mexican foods made with farm fresh produce. Our vision for this land is to create a beautiful space that inspires a connection with nature. Our mission is to get healthy, local, and delicious food in as many households as possible.
While our primary focus is growing and making food, we also offer kids camps, workshops, and events on the farm. This allows us to share our passion with the community, and helps create a firsthand connection between the food on our plates and the land where it grows.
Our vision for this land is to create a beautiful space that inspires a connection with nature. Our mission is to get healthy, local, and delicious food in as many households as possible.
Our values & guiding principles:
- Our land is an ecosystem. We work within it.
- We respect and value all living creatures.
- We don’t use chemicals for agricultural processes.
- We grow and produce food as close as possible to how nature intended it.
- We continuously learn and improve our skills.
- We make decisions based on evidence.
- We aim to reduce and eliminate waste.
- We take pride in our work, and in what we produce.
- Local food should be easily accessible.
- We value our connection with the community.
DESIRED SKILLS & QUALITIES
- Reliable & self-motivated, with a great work ethic and the desire to work outside in all weather
- Ability to work alongside a small team in a supportive and efficient manner, and to work both independently and as part of the team as required
- You enjoy being around kids, and take pride in showing them what you do
- Strong communication & problem-solving skills
- Ability to complete physically demanding and repetitive tasks, including lifting up to 40 lbs safely and efficiently
- Previous farm or landscaping experience, as well as experience operating farm tools such as a tractor or BCS, are an asset
We will consider all candidates, but as we have applied for wage subsidies to help fund this position, we will give preference to youth aged 15-30 years old. We strongly encourage youth who are underrepresented in the job market or face barriers to employment to apply, including black and other racialized youth, Indigenous youth, 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee status, and be able to pass a criminal record check for the vulnerable sector.
POSITION TASKS
- Garden bed preparation, propagation, seeding, weeding, planting, harvesting, packing, and general landscaping
- Animal care
- Quality Control
- Help establish and document farm processes
- Operate farm equipment and machinery
POSITION DETAILS
Term: Start ASAP until minimum end of August, with a possibility to extend into the fall.
Hours per week: Full-time Monday to Friday 9am – 4:30pm, with some flexibility around the hours. Also open to someone who wants to work Monday to Thursday 9am – 4:30pm.
Wage: $20 / hour with a paid lunch, and access to staff eggs / produce.
TO APPLY
Please include a resume, and a couple of words on why you would like to work here.
Email: info@heartandsol.ca
Deadline to apply: May 10 2025
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 Heart & Sol Coastal Farm
Website: http://www.heartandsol.ca
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/heartandsolcoastalfarm
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/heartandsolcoastalfarm