Hummingbird Farm in Nelson, BC is seeking a Farm Hand and Farm Intern!
ABOUT Hummingbird Farm
Hummingbird Farm is certified organic (KOGS#84) and grows specialty cut flowers and small fruits. We are located in the scenic Slocan valley on the Slocan river, 30 min from Nelson and Castlegar BC. We sell direct to consumer and to a very popular grocery store in Nelson.
We are Certified organic and use sustainable floristry practices. This is our 9th season on the farm and we continue to learn! Our focus is on on field to vase locally grown florals.
DESIRED QUALITIES
We are looking for an individual between 18 and 30 years old who is legally permitted to work in Canada. Hard-working, physically fit, and is enthusiastic about sustainable organic farming. Farming is physically demanding work that involves the ability to squat, kneel, bend down and preform repetitive tasks in all kinds of weather! Good communication is a must, as is the use of common sense. Please contact us if you are positive, self-motivated, respectful of others, a hard worker, a non-smoker, and are considering organic agriculture in your future!
JOB TASKS
Day to day work is busy but is also rewarding work. Bed preparation, planting, wedding and mulching will be the primary tasks with lots of fruit harvest mixed in. Much of this work is solitary, and extremely task focused, but the feeling of accomplishment when a bed is prepped and planted is very satisfying.
JOB DETAILS
We have two positions available:
Farm Intern: We have applied for a number of grants and to fill the requirements you will need to be a full time student in the 2022-23 academic year and intending on returning to full time studies in the fall of 2023. You must be legally entitled to work in Canada and be at least 18 years of age. This is the perfect job experience for an individual pursuing education in a related agricultural or science field.
- Term: We are looking for someone who is available from late April /the beginning of May to the end of August for 18 weeks total.
- Hours per week: We offer a flexible 4 day work week.
- Wage: Pay is $17 per hour with the potential for performance based bonus and hourly increases.
Farm Labourer: You must be legally entitled to work in Canada and be between 18 and 30 years of age.
- Term: We are looking for someone from available from late April /the beginning of May to the end of August.
- Hours per week: We offer a flexible 4 day work week.
- Wage: Pay is $17 per hour with the potential for performance based bonus and hourly increases.
Perks: Free weekly flowers, and occasionally fruit.
TO APPLY
Please send resume and cover letter to hummingbirdfarmbc@gmail.com
Deadline to apply: March 15 2023
When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org
LEARN MORE ABOUT Hummingbird Farm
Website: http://www.hummingbirdfarmbc.com
Facebook: http://facebook.com/hummingbirdfarmbc
Instagram: http://instagram.com/hummingbirdfarm