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Umi Nami Farm in Metchosin (Victoria), BC is seeking a Part-time Farm Worker!
ABOUT Umi Nami Farm
We grow specialty Japanese vegetables and other fruits/vegetables on 2.5 acres of certified organic production year-round. Set in a southern corner of Metchosin, the farm is protected by nearby forests from outside pollution. We use four-wheel and walk-behind power equipment, as well as weed eaters/brush cutters, but most of our work is done with hand tools. We sell primarily through our on-farm box program. We also sell through the Sea Bluff farm stand, Fujiya grocery, Uchida Eatery, Wild Mountain and Tama Organic Life. We are a team of 8, with 2 full-time managers and 6 part-time farm workers. Most of our staff are bilingual in Japanese and English, and we enjoy a bicultural, bilingual work environment.
Would you like to work on a farm that shares these values?
- care for the land – we are certified organic and look for ways to go the extra mile to care for our soil and ecosystem
- Japanese language and culture – we are a bilingual and bicultural workspace where Japanese food, language and culture are part of daily life
- a quiet and friendly workspace: no earbuds/audio devices while we’re working together
- our priority is to sell vegetables to local people making their meals at home. We value the direct connection this provides
- we reuse materials and take care to put plastic mulches, drip tape etc. away carefully at the end of the season
- we always keep on learning
DESIRED QUALITIES
This is a good job for someone who:
- has at least a little farming or gardening experience
- is physically fit and has stamina; OK both standing and squatting to work
- can pay attention to detail
- can work alone OR in a group
- works steadily even if they are having a conversation
- is able to think for themselves but is willing to follow instructions and seek input from the farm business partners
- pays attention to both quality and efficiency of work
- appreciates our Japanese culture and language
POSITION TASKS
- Weeding and transplanting are the main tasks.
- Work may also involve other tasks such as field preparation, cleaning up old crops, and using power equipment for vegetation management.
- Weeding involves mainly hoe-weeding but some hand weeding may be needed also.
POSITION DETAILS
Term: March – November 2026. We can be flexible about the exact start date.
Hours per week:
Wage: $18/hour, plus a small amount of home-use vegetables.
TO APPLY
Please send a resume and a short cover letter (or email) telling us about your interest in joining us this season to uminamifarm@gmail.com
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 Umi Nami Farm
Website: uminamifarm.com
Facebook: @uminamifarm
Instagram: @uminamifarm