Sky Harvest in Richmond, BC is seeking a Farm Cleaner & Assistant!
ABOUT Sky Harvest
Sky Harvest is Canada’s first certified organic, urban farm. Our work transforms the urban landscape, improves access to healthy produce and provides a place of community, education and work for local residents. Our current focus is growing microgreens and delivering them by bicycle to Vancouver’s top chefs and grocery stores. We are looking for candidates with a strong sense of social and environmental responsibility, interested in joining our team of dedicated employees and volunteers whose unique talents shape Sky Harvest’s development
Our day-to-day activities are driven by three core values:
- Lead by example: Providing a strong example of corporate social responsibility in business
- Inspire and assist: Spur the adoption of sustainability principles into others’ operations whenever feasible
- Innovate: Use innovation to move society towards sustainability and thrive-ability
DESIRED QUALITIES
- Ability to work quickly, pay attention to small details and carry on a conversation simultaneously
- Interest in urban agriculture activities and passionate about sustainability and local food systems
- Fun and easygoing personality
- Ability to work independently
- Exhibits reliability and commitment to organization
- Must be able to perform physical labour on a daily basis
JOB TASKS
- Cleaning the growing area and equipment including sweeping, mopping and general tidying of warehouse
- Dumping & sterilizing planting trays
- Soil and compost management
- Possible help with harvest and order preparation
JOB DETAILS
Term: ASAP, permanent
Hours per week: 16-45
Wage: Starting pay is $16/hr + 4% in lieu vacation + Extended health benefits (Massage, dental etc.) & fitness pass program, Hot yoga pass & weekly microgreens
TO APPLY
Please submit your resume, cover letter and an intro as to why you would be a great fit with our team to aaron@skyharvest.ca
When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org
LEARN MORE ABOUT Sky Harvest
Website: www.skyharvest.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skyharvestvancouver
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sky_harvest/