Wild Flight in Mara, BC is seeking an Organic Farm Crew!
ABOUT Wild Flight
Wild Flight Farm is the largest organic market vegetable farm in BC’s North Okanagan and has 24 acres under cultivation. Each season, we grow a wide variety of vegetables (from Asparagus to Zucchini and everything in between) on about half of that area, alternating with green manures on the remaining land. We use several mechanical tools/tractors to cultivate and harvest our crops, along with the usual hand planting, weeding, and harvesting methods.
POSITION TASKS
Wild Flight Farm is seeking energetic individuals with a keen interest in growing organic food to join our farm team. The work varies from week to week and will include transplanting, weeding, harvesting and preparation of produce for market, among other tasks.
DESIRED QUALITIES
This work is best suited for people who:
- Are physically fit
- Enjoy working outdoors
- Are comfortable bending and kneeling for extended periods of time
- Don’t mind getting your hands dirty
- Enjoy working as part of a team to meet deadlines
- Can maintain a positive attitude despite the adverse conditions that outdoor work often involves
- Truly believe that growing organic food is important and meaningful work!
Experience is definitely an asset but we are happy to train people who have a positive attitude and are eager to learn new skills.
POSITION DETAILS
Hours per week: Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 4:00pm with a half hour lunch break. During July and August, we start an hour earlier (6:00am to 3:00pm) to beat the heat. Late days can be expected on occasion to complete work.
Accommodation: Applicants should live, or be willing to re-locate to within a 30 minute commute of the farm location in Mara. That includes the communities of Salmon Arm, Enderby, Grindrod, or Sicamous. On-farm accommodation is not available, however assistance in finding housing can be provided.
Wage: The starting wage is $20/hour. A higher wage will be considered for applicants with at least one full season of experience working on a vegetable farm. Other perks include access to discounted and free organic vegetables, an equipment allowance, mentorship from a knowledgeable team, career growth opportunities, and access to a private dock and beach for recreation.
TO APPLY
Email: produce@wildflightfarm.ca
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.
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