Terra Nostra Farm in Powell River, BC is seeking Farm Hands!
ABOUT Terra Nostra Farm
Terra Nostra Farm is located in Powell River, BC, minutes from the ocean and offering amazing backcountry opportunities. We are Certified Organic and grow 40+ different types of vegetables on about 3 acres of fields and greenhouse. Our 9th season of growing will see our Farm Store and CSA expanding, along with continuing support of local shops, markets, and restaurants.
We have studied with JM Fortier and Curtis Stone, and follow many of the techniques of Ben Hartman, Eliot Coleman, and Andrew Mefferd. Although we use a 33 hp tractor to rototill and flip beds, most of our cultivation is done by hand and follows the Market Gardener Method. Our goal is to support our farm team in growing their farming knowledge and skills. Several of our farm hands have gone on to start their own farms!
DESIRED QUALITIES
These roles are best suited for those that are:
- Physically fit, enjoy working outdoors, and like getting their hands dirty
- Are comfortable bending down and kneeling for extended periods of time, and able to lift 50lbs, competent using hand tools
- Detail oriented, efficient, and production focused
- Familiar with transplanting, weeding, washing and packing various vegetable crops for orders and CSA boxes
- Able to work as a team, resolve conflicts and provide positive feedback
- Can maintain a positive attitude despite the adverse conditions that face all farmers: mud, bugs, heat, rain, etc
- Truly believe that growing organic food is important work!
JOB TASKS
The work varies from week to week but will include seeding, transplanting, weeding, irrigating, harvesting, washing and packing vegetables. Experience is an asset but we are happy to train people who are keen to learn organic farming skills!
JOB DETAILS
Term: May to October 2025, full-time commitment.
Schedule: Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, with an hour for lunch.
Hours per week: This is a full-time position employees will work approximately 35-40 per week.
Weekend are yours to enjoy with all our region has to offer; mountain biking, hiking, climbing, kayaking, fishing, swimming, boating, racket clubs and team sports, arts and music festivals, summer markets and garden tours.
Wage: The starting wage is $18-22/hour for farmhands (depending on skills), $23-25/ hour for farm manager, with wage increasing with experience. There is an end of season bonus for those who work the entire season.
Free organic vegetables (seconds) are also available to take home at the end of each day. We all work hard, eat well and enjoy the challenges of feeding our community!
TO APPLY
Please include a cover letter or resume describing your motivation to apply for this job and the specific skills/experience you have that match the work description. Email applications to terranostrafarmstore@gmail.com, or drop off your application at 3244 Byron Road.
When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org
LEARN MORE ABOUT Terra Nostra Farm
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