River and Sea Flowers, in Ladner (near Vancouver, BC) is seeking a Farm Crew Member for the 2020 season! This would be a great job for those looking to learn the ropes to start their own flower farm one day.
About River and Sea Flowers
River and Sea Flowers is a certified organic family farm producing cut flowers on beautiful Westham Island in Delta BC, 30 km from Vancouver. We grow a huge diversity of flowers and foliage on a one acre field as well as in a few hoophouses. We use a range of hand tools as well as tractors and other equipment which we share with 2 other farm operations on our family’s 50 acre parcel. Our flowers are distributed to Vancouver florists, at farmers markets, at the farmgate, to DIY brides and A La Carte wedding clients as well as to our CSA members.
We are committed to bringing local sustainable cut flowers to consumers. This means that we celebrate unique blooms that are naturally scented, freshly picked and grown with methods supporting local biodiversity over those grown and shipped from across the globe and treated with environmentally questionable practices.
Our farm is certified organic and we are proud to be a part of the Slow Flowers movement.
Desired Qualities
The ideal candidate:
- has an interest in local sustainable cut flower production
- is self-motivated and works efficiently
- is hard working and able to work in all outside conditions: wind, rain, heat, cold, mud, dust as well as beautiful sunny days
- is physically fit and capable of plenty of bending, lifting, kneeling and standing
- is able to follow detailed instructions and complete tasks in a timely manner
Previous agricultural experience is an asset, but inexperienced applicants are welcome to apply and will be trained in many aspects of sustainable cut flower production.
Job Tasks
Duties will involve bed prep, weeding, seeding, planting, operating irrigation, harvesting, packing, and preparing cut flowers for sale, keeping accurate records as well as other general farm tasks. The candidate will also be trained to lead or support a Saturday or Sunday farmers’ market.
Job Details
Term: We’re hiring for a position that will begin two days a week in late April and will lead to 5 days a week by mid-May continuing right through to mid to late November with the possibility of returning the following season. We can work around another part-time job or school commitments.
Hours: Hours are Thursdays and Fridays to early May, leading to full time by mid-May. Work days will depend on yet to be determined farmer’s market scheduling but will typically be a 5 day, 40-45 hour per week role.
Wage: Pay rate depends on experience. Minimum $15.25 per hour (+ 4% vacation pay) with room to go up during the season depending on performance and responsibilities. Extra flowers are also available to take home.
To Apply
Please submit your resume with references and a cover letter describing previous experience and interest in this position by email to riverandseaflowers@gmail.
Deadline to apply: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply ASAP!
When applying, mention you saw this posting at YoungAgrarians.org
Learn More About River and Sea Flowers
Website: https://www.riverandseaflowers.com/
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Instagam: Follow @riverandseaflowers on Instagram
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