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Ruby’s Run Urban Farms in Sechelt, B.C. is seeking a Farm Worker!
ABOUT Rubys Run Urban Farms
Ruby’s Run is an Urban Farm right in the middle of downtown Sechelt, on BC’s beautiful Sunshine Coast. Our philosophy is summed up in six words –“Real Food, Real Flowers, Real Close!” Our farm is a bio-diverse, organically managed, inner city, land reclamation project that transformed an overgrown city utilities corridor, into a beautiful and abundant source of fresh local food and specialty flowers.
The farm has a thriving roadside stand, a vegetable CSA program and a Subscription Floral program, as well as a Saturday Farmers Market stall. We strive to sell our goods as locally as possible while using minimal fossil fuel input.
With all of our plants farmed by hand following organic growing principles and paying close attention to multi-crop succession planting, we grow over 40 varieties of fruits and vegetables. Last year the farm produced more than five tonnes of mouth watering produce that was delivered to the community.
Ruby’s Run grows over 60 varieties of beautiful flowers and is the largest supplier of fresh cut flowers on the Coast. The farm supplies florals for many local weddings with all blooms grown, processed and designed onsite.
Myself (Michelle) and my husband Paul live here with our dog and cat. We have a team of farm hands that help during the day.
DESIRED QUALITIES
We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and good communication skills. Punctuality is important. Attention to detail is a must. You must be physically able to lift 50lbs as well as kneel, bend and squat for long periods, and work outside in all weather conditions. A strong candidate will have previous horticulture/farm experience with the ability to work solo and in teams to carry out detailed instructions.
We value efficiency when our daily and positive feedback, as well as the ability to adapt to changing job conditions and priorities.
JOB TASKS
- Seeding
- Weeding
- Transplanting
- Field cultivation with hand tools
- Field clean up
- Site clean up
- Greenhouse pruning and maintenance
- Harvesting by hand
- Produce processing, washing, packing
- Flower Prep and bouquet wrapping
- Farmstand Stocking and packing orders
- Bin and bucket washing
- Farmers Market sales and set up
JOB DETAILS
Term: The position runs from early March to early September (6 months)
Hours per week: The work week is from Tuesday through Friday ( 4 days a week) with early morning starts. We try to start very early in the hot summer months aiming to finish in the early afternoon. Work hours are 25-35 hours per week with an opportunity to work extra time on Saturdays at the Farmers Markets.
Wage: $18-$20 per hour based on experience
On farm accommodation is available.
TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter and resume to michelle@rubysrunurbanfarms.com
Deadline to apply: We are taking applications and will continue until we hire. Shortlisting applicants begins Feb 1/23
When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org
LEARN MORE ABOUT Rubys Run Urban Farms
Website: https://www.rubysrunurbanfarms.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=ruby%27s%20run%20urban%20farms
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