FARM JOB: Pemberton, BC - Rootdown Organic Farm, Organic Farm Field Crew

Rootdown Organic Farm in Pemberton, BC is seeking a Field Crew!

ABOUT Rootdown Organic Farm

Established in 2009, we grow 20+ different types of vegetables on approximately 5 cultivated acres and in 1 greenhouse and 1 high tunnel, and sell within Whistler and Pemberton through various sales channels (restaurants, grocery stores, and harvest boxes). We are committed to serving the communities of Pemberton and Whistler with high quality, healthy food.

We use a lot of hand tools like hoes or harvest knives, but also some mechanization (2 small tractors, plus some mechanical cultivation for weed control). We do almost all of our harvest by hand, and are very much a “people powered farm.”

Rootdown Farm is a Certified Organic mixed veggie farm in the beautiful Pemberton Valley that strives for environmental, economic, and social sustainability in all its operations.

At Rootdown we care about people, land, and place. We value the people who make up the farm, and are always striving to create a fun, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture. We are always striving to improve our sustainability, whether it’s soil management, packaging, or coexistence with the other creatures that call this place home.

We are also striving to provide food to our community for a longer season – and now sell certified organic veggies 10 months of the year! We do this by utilizing our greenhouse and high tunnel for extending the greens season, along with increased storage capacity for hearty and long lasting storage crops like roots, winter squash, onions, and more.

We’re committed to a workplace culture of growth, learning, gettin’ stuff done, and fun!

DESIRED QUALITIES

Our seasonal farm staff are integral to Rootdown’s success as a farm, and we truly appreciate each and every person who joins us to make our dream of running a successful organic farm a reality!

Farm experience is not necessary, though it is appreciated and preference may be given to those with commercial mixed vegetable farm experience. We have found that individuals with certain qualities tend to do best when working with us. We are looking for folks who:

Are hard working and kind and are committed to a drama-free workplace
Have a reliable transportation plan to/from work – the farm is located 13 km up Pemberton Meadows Rd from the Village of Pemberton
Value and practice good communication skills with management and co-workers, including taking and giving constructive feedback well
Are excited about growing – and eating! – good, organic veggies!
Have experience with physical labour and/or work in fast paced industries (landscaping, food service, kitchens, etc.) – this is an asset but not necessary
Have a healthy body (especially back and knees) and the ability to repeatedly lift 30-40 lbs
Practice good self care (i.e. getting enough sleep, eating well, staying hydrated, etc.), especially in challenging working conditions (i.e. heat, bugs, cold) so that they can efficiently complete the tasks at hand
Come to work on time and prepared with appropriate gear (i.e. appropriate footwear, waterproof gear, sunhat, kneepads, snacks, lunches, etc.)
Have the desire to learn new skills and then improve and get faster (and faster!) at them with practice and coaching from management
Have the ability to be self motivated – will hustle and work quickly and efficiently to meet deadlines without constant supervision
Have good attention to detail and/or systems for working in a detail oriented environment
Can work independently or as part of team to accomplish common goals
May be interested in multiple seasons with Rootdown, with the option to take on more responsibility (if desired) in subsequent seasons
Are legally able to work in Canada (or are well on your way!) at the time of application. Regretfully, we will not respond to applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Rootdown is committed to being a non-discriminatory workplace, and we encourage folks of all race, gender, ethnicity and sexual orientation to apply, so long as you feel you possess the qualities above.

Remember! Mixed vegetable farming experience is not necessary, but if you do not have it, please highlight other work/life experiences that you think will serve you well in a mixed vegetable farming context (i.e. ability to work in a fast paced environment, ability to learn new skills, attention to detail, etc)

POSITION TASKS

Rootdown is a dynamic, fast paced workplace (comparable to working in a kitchen, house cleaning, landscaping, tree planting, or a busy restaurant or cafe). There are daily, weekly, and seasonal deadlines, and work needs to be completed in an efficient and timely manner. We have but a short window every year to grow an abundance of vegetables for our community and ourselves (including our team) to enjoy!

The work at Rootdown varies widely over the course of a farming season. However, all positions will include the following in some capacity:

Transplanting and weeding field and/or greenhouse crops
Harvesting and washing a variety of vegetable crops
Repetitive work of some kind, at some times

All positions will also include some of the following tasks, depending on an employee’s specific role, past experience/interest, and the needs of the farm:

Tray and/or field seeding of vegetable crops
Watering and managing seedling trays
Using hand tools such as stirrup hoes, shovels, rakes, etc.
Using small machinery such as line trimmers, cultivating tractors, and/or small tractors (with prior experience or proper training)
Pruning and trellising greenhouse crops
Applying organic fertilizers and/or pest management to fields and greenhouses
Packing a variety of vegetable crops for various sales channels, and more!

Note: If you have prior mixed vegetable farming experience, and would like a position with more responsibility and specialization, we also have Lead Roles available. In 2026 we are specifically looking for someone to step into a Harvest and/or Wash/Pack Manager role.

*If you are interested in this role, please see the corresponding job posting and indicate in your application.

POSITION DETAILS

Term: We are hiring 2-3 positions that are full time from early-mid April until end of October/mid November.

We may also have 1 full time position available for “Peak Season” from mid April/May 1st until end of August.

Part time positions may be an option for the right candidate, but full time is very much preferred.

Hours per week: Full time positions are 35-45 hrs/week, depending on the season (with some weeks that may see closer to 20-30 hrs/week if you stay working into November).

Part time positions will vary, but usually we require a minimum commitment of 2-3 days/week.

Wage: The starting wage for all staff in their first season at Rootdown is $20-$23/hr, depending on mixed vegetable farming experience. Raises are generally given when staff return for subsequent seasons and require less training and/or take on more responsibility.

There is also an end-of-season bonus of $0.25/hour for staff who stay until the end of their agreed upon employment contract.

There are loads of free, organic veggies for staff. B-grades or seconds, or produce harvested on your own time (within reason, and in excess of the farms needs) is available for free to all farm staff. We farm well so we can eat well, and we want the same for our whole team!

We may be able to connect you with housing options reserved for Rootdown staff but we do not have traditional staff housing (that we manage) available. Staff should be prepared to search for their own housing in the Pemberton area.

There is the opportunity to learn a lot about small-scale organic mixed vegetable farming while working at Rootdown. We are committed to developing the skills of our employees, and providing a rewarding experience that gives a realistic look at what it’s like to run a mixed vegetable operation. This is invaluable experience for those who are interested in starting their own farms one day, or who want to pursue a career elsewhere in agriculture!

TO APPLY

Interested folks should send their resume, including 2-3 references, and cover letter (can also be included in the body of an email) to the farm’s manager, Ariella, at admin@rootdownfarm.net. Please clearly indicate in your application:

If you are looking for full time or part time work
Your preferred start and end dates
What your transportation plan is to get to and from work (i.e. you have a car, you would be looking to carpool with co-workers, you are an avid bicycle commuter, etc)
If you are a Canadian citizen and under 30 years of age (not required, but some of our positions are eligible for funding with these requirements)
Why do you want to work with us!

We look forward to hearing from you!

Deadline to apply: Open until filled, but interviews begin in early January, 2026 – preference is for applicants who apply before January 31st.

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 Rootdown Organic Farm

Website: https://www.rootdownfarm.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootdownorganicfarm
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootdown_organic_farm

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