Wild Flight in Mara, BC is seeking a Team Lead!
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.
We seek a Field Lead who will organize and carry out daily vegetable field work in consultation with the Farm Manager. The work includes bed preparation for seeding/planting, mechanical cultivation, and directing up to 10 employees to plant, weed, irrigate, and harvest all field-grown vegetable crops. Other tasks include collaboration with farm co-leads overseeing other sectors to create a daily work plan to allot help and resources to the most urgent tasks. Familiarity with operating a range of equipment from 80 hp tractors and tillage implements to smaller cultivating tractors is a necessary skill.
DESIRED QUALITIES
- At least 2 years hands-on experience on market vegetable farms
- A positive, can-do attitude and a drive to work quickly and efficiently
- Basic farm tractor and implement operation skills
- Previous experience managing, directing, and working with staff
- Knowledge of and experience with organic production methods and organic standards
POSITION TASKS
- Organize and direct field staff on a daily basis to ensure seeding, planting, cultivation, irrigation, harvest and timelines are met.
- Work alongside less experienced staff as needed to provide instruction and assist in completing tasks.
- Create, by example, a positive, co-operative and energetic work environment in which productivity and quality are emphasized.
- Offer both positive and constructive feedback to fellow staff regarding tasks and performance
Field Operations
- Assist in developing daily & weekly work plans for successive seedings/plantings of field crops
- Conduct primary tillage operations and final vegetable bed preparation
- Monitor and manage weeding, irrigation, and pest/disease control in a timely, pro-active manner
- Carry out weekly mechanical weed control activities
- Apply compost and other materials to maintain soil fertility
- Maintain careful records of all seeding, planting, harvesting, and soil inputs.
- Participate in vegetable planting, weeding, and harvesting as required
POSITION DETAILS
Term: Position is full-time, year-round with more flexible hours in winter months
Hours per week: 40-45
Wage: Wage range is $22.50 – $25/hour depending on experience with yearly compensation reviews
- Extended health benefits package, including medical, dental and visual coverage
- Access to farm produce, as seasonally available, for personal/family use
- Access to rental housing if needed
TO APPLY
Email: produce@wildflightfarm.ca
Deadline to apply: asap
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LEARN MORE ABOUT Wild Flight
Website: http://www.wildflightfarm.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildFlightFarm
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildflightfarm/
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