FARM JOB: Mara, BC – Wild Flight Farm, Organic Vegetable Grower/Packer

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on March 14, 2023

Wild Flight Farm in Mara, BC is seeking a Organic Vegetable Grower/Packer!

ABOUT Wild Flight Farm

Wild Flight Farm is a 24-acre certified organic produce farm nestled in the mountains of the North Okanagan beside the Shuswap River. We have a large farmer’s market presence in both Salmon Arm and Revelstoke, for which we have been supplying a wide variety of mixed herbs and vegetables for 30 years. We also fill and ship weekly orders to organic home delivery companies in the Okanagan Valley, and some wholesale orders.

The farm has been certified organic since its start in 1993, and we are passionate about keeping our soil healthy and productive through extensive cover cropping practices and intuitive soil management. Our mission is to efficiently produce high-quality, organic vegetables and culinary herbs for local markets while providing living wages and career advancement opportunities for employees.

DESIRED QUALITIES

  • A positive, can-do attitude and a drive to work quickly and efficiently
  • Physical fitness
  • Enjoy working outdoors and don’t mind getting your hands dirty
  • Enjoy working as part of a team to meet deadlines
  • Truly believe that growing organic food is important and meaningful work!

JOB TASKS

General Tasks include but are not limited to:

  • Transplanting
  • Hand weeding, hoeing, and removing crop residues
  • Hand harvesting, bunching, processing, and packing vegetables for the market
  • Applying crop covers and frost protection
  • Assist with pruning and trellising plants
  • Apply nutrient amendments
  • Cleaning and maintenance as needed

JOB DETAILS

Term: Start dates are available between April 3rd and May 29th, 2023. Position end dates are flexible between November 3rd to December 21st, 2023, or potentially transferrable to a year-round position depending on staffing needs. Positions are full-time, seasonal.

Hours per week: 35-45

Wage: Starts at $20.00/hour.

Other perks:

  • Access to discounted and free farm produce for personal/family use
  • Eligible for health spending allowance after 6 months of employment

TO APPLY

Please send resume and a cover letter highlighting relevant experience or motivation for applying to produce@wildflightfarm.ca

When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org

LEARN MORE ABOUT Wild Flight Farm

Website: http://www.wildflightfarm.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildFlightFarm
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/wildflightfarm

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