FARM JOB: Richmond, BC - The Sharing Farm, Field Assistant

The Sharing Farm in Richmond, BC is seeking an enthusiastic, hard-working Field Assistant!

ABOUT The Sharing Farm

The Sharing Farm (TSF) is a 4-acre not-for-profit community farm located on unceded, asserted Musqueam territory, within Richmond’s Terra Nova Park. For over 20 years, we have been providing sustainably-grown high-quality produce for donation to those facing food insecurity, and for sale to our local community via a CSA, Farmstand, and Farmers Markets.

TSF serves as a community hub and as a daily up-close demonstration of local, sustainable farming. We host hundreds of volunteers annually; hold workshops, community events, and the annual Richmond Garlic Fest; and provide tours and education to students, corporate groups, and political leaders from all levels of government.

We farm following organic standards and are in the process of seeking our organic certification. TSF is deeply committed to food security and food justice, as well as to agriculture which supports biodiversity and a healthy ecosystem, from the soil to the pollinators.

DESIRED QUALITIES

You’re keen to gain farming skills and experience. You love working outside. You enjoy being part of a team and communicate well with other staff, volunteers, and the community at large. You like a fast-paced work site and can maintain a sense of humour and respect for others even when things get hectic. You’re good at seeing what needs doing and jumping in to get it done. You seek to be a part of a values-driven community farm, interacting with folks from a wide range of backgrounds.

Qualifications:

Be self-motivated, flexible, willing to take initiative, work well independently and in a team environment, have a positive attitude.
Strong work ethic, communication and interpersonal skills.
Physical and mental endurance (repetitive tasks, standing, kneeling, bending, some heavy lifting up to 20kg.)
Enjoy working outside in all kinds of weather.
Open-minded, inclusive, and respectful.
Fluent in English; additional languages are an asset.
(Preferred) Class 5 Driver’s License.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES

Assist with field preparation, crop maintenance, site maintenance, irrigation, crop harvest, and post-harvest handling.
Keep farm and storage areas organized and tidy.
Assist with running a CSA program, Farm Stand, and an online store.
Assist with donation distribution.
Assist at Farmer’s Market booth (as needed).
Assist with the preparation and running of our annual fundraiser, Richmond Garlic Fest.
Other random farm tasks as they arise.
Report to the Farm Manager.

JOB DETAILS

Start date: May 14, 2024 (TBC, depending on Canada Summer Jobs grant funding.)
End date: Aug 31, 2024 (TBC, depending on Canada Summer Jobs grant funding.)

Schedule: 5 days per week: Tuesday-Saturday; occasional Sundays required for Farmers Markets, (days off will be provided to balance out the extra day.)

Hours: 35 hours/ week. (Longer hours will be required the week of 8/12-8/17, leading up to Richmond Garlic Fest on August 17.)

Wage: $19-$22 per hour, depending on experience and/or skills, plus access to Farm produce, and 4% vacation on top of pay.

TO APPLY

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS (MANDATORY)

Be between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and,
Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

In your application, please confirm that you meet the 3 eligibility requirements, listed above.

Please submit resume and a cover letter to:
Leslie Williams, Executive Director at admin@sharingfarm.ca

Deadline to apply: March 30, 2024

When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org

LEARN MORE ABOUT The Sharing Farm

Website: https://www.sharingfarm.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharingfarm
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharingfarm/