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Four Beat Farm in Pemberton, BC is hiring a Greenhouse Production Lead!
ABOUT Four Beat Farm
Four Beat Farm is a certified organic vegetable farm in the Pemberton Meadows in Lil’wat Territory. This will be the farm’s 8th growing season, and is run by Naomi with the help of two draft horses, a sassy dog, and lots of human power. The farm is all about “Quality food for everyday eating” and to provide a fulfilling life and livelihood for people growing it. We are looking for motivated, hardworking individuals to join our farm team for 2023 and beyond.
The farm currently has around 3.5 acres in vegetable production with 30+ varieties, with a focus on summer and fall storage crops. Roughly ¾ of the farm is set-up in row crop style for horse-drawn mechanical cultivation, with a quarter in more intensive production for salads and fresh herbs as well as an unheated 25’x100′ high tunnel. We have a small tractor for lifting and moving pallets/compost/veg as well as mowing, and make efficient use of hand tools and our team of draft horses for much of our fieldwork. We are first and foremost a vegetable CSA farm, with about 200 households who get weekly veggies from us.
Pemberton has a short and intense growing season with hot summer days and lots of mud, rain, bugs, and cold in the spring and fall. Farming here requires a real appreciation for good food, being outdoors in all kinds of weather, moving quickly to making the most of the summer months, and celebrating the seasonal nature of farming.
For 2023, there will be a core team of 3-4 full-time employees with extra hands during peak season. We are a tight and hardworking team that values clear communication, kindness, independent teamwork, and commitment to an efficient, inclusive and drama-free workplace. To thrive on our small team, you must be someone who can self-motivate and enjoy tackling repetitive tasks on your own, as well as alongside a colleaugue or two.
DESIRED QUALITIES
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a minimum of 2 full seasons working on a commercial vegetable farm or horticulture operation
- Wants to pursue a long-term career in agriculture
- Is smart, strong, kind, and takes pride in hard work
- Will take direction and pay attention to detail
- Enjoys working independently and in a team
- Is physically fit; able to bend over for long periods of time; able to lift up to 50lb
- Will balance speed and quality to meet (and exceed) our production standards
- Is reliable
- Is comfortable around and respectful of large animals
- Is excited about local food and farming
- Must be comfortable being outdoors in all weather, learning new tasks, and working alongside fellow crew members, volunteers, and independently as needed.
- You will be expected to learn tasks, get faster (and faster), and provide honest self-reflection as well as feedback on how we can do better as a team. Farming can be repetitive and it can be hard. A can-do attitude and sense of humour is crucial.
JOB TASKS
- Seeding, weeding, irrigating, harvesting, washing, and packing many types of vegetables
- Additional duties may also include helping with CSA delivery
- Member communications
- Livestock care
- Equipment/facility maintenance
- This role will involve taking responsibility for the propagation greenhouse & seedling care as well as taking a lead role in caring for the growing greenhouse and tunnel throughout the growing season
- Coordinating planting, trellising, pruning, and harvest as well as curing and drying of crops in the propagation greenhouse are all part of this role. Other components include coordinating fellow team members and volunteers assisting with greenhouse work as well as record keeping and time tracking
- Horse experience is not necessary, but a level of comfort and respect for large animals as well as dogs is important as they are part of the day-to-day operations of the farm.
JOB DETAILS
We are currently seeking an applicant with prior farming experience to take on the permanent role of Greenhouse Production Lead.
Term: This Greenhouse Production Lead role involves a 2-year commitment with the farm that has the potential to advance into a salaried assistant manager role. Full-time (30-45 hours/week) Monday-Friday from April 1 to Dec 1, with the potential for flexible, part-time work year-round depending on the employee’s skills and needs.
Hours per week: Workdays are generally 7am-3:30pm in peak summer or 8am-4:30pm in spring/fall, Monday to Thursday, with a shorter Friday workday. There is a break for lunch (30 minutes, unpaid) and a mid-morning break for tea (paid) We may start later in the spring/fall and earlier in the heat of summer, and we take care to adjust hours and scheduling based on the needs of the team.
We will work with your other work/play/life commitments and, in turn, we expect you to give 110% in the field.
A short weekend work shift will be required 1 weekend per month (dates to be figured out in advance to make sure it works for everyone) doing animal chores as part of living on the farm. Along with the possibility of part-time winter work on the farm, there are plenty of winter employment opportunities in the region and recreation to explore.
Wage: Along with an hourly wage that is dependent on experience (starting wage in the range of $18-$22/hour for Greenhouse Lead Role), employees can expect regular performance and wage reviews, a guaranteed annual health spending allowance, paid sick days, access to farm-fresh veggies, and a full week’s paid vacation mid-summer.
As an employer, we are committed to the ongoing learning and skill development of our employees that is on par with their commitment to efficiency, workplace performance, and desire for growth within the company.
There is a tidy, cozy 1-bedroom fifth wheel trailer available for rent on the farm year-round ($650/month, everything included).
The farm is 12km from town so reliable transportation in the form of a personal vehicle or a healthy appetite for bicycling is a must.
We work hard not only to grow quality food, but also to create a positive work environment that values clear communication and empowers folks to thrive both individually and as a team.
TO APPLY
If you are interested in applying, please read through the farm website at http://www.fourbeatfarm.ca and on social media. Then, send your resume with a genuine letter of interest to Naomi at fourbeatfarm@gmail.com.
In your application, let us know the following:
- Experience with horses
- Experience vegetable farming
- Experience in physically-demanding jobs or recreation pursuits
- Valid BC Class 5 and clean driving record
- Availability (start/end dates and days/week)
- Eligible to work in Canada (required)
- If you are interested in on-farm housing
Please apply ASAP if interested.
When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org
LEARN MORE ABOUT Four Beat Farm
Website: https://fourbeatfarm.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fourbeatfarm/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fourbeatfarm/?hl=en
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