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Heart & Sol Coastal Farm in Sechelt, BC, is seeking a Farm Hand!
ABOUT Heart & Sol Coastal Farm
Looking over the Sechelt Inlet on the Sunshine Coast of BC, Heart & Sol Coastal Farm is a place to be inspired. We are a small-scale farm, operating on 5 acres on this un-ceded territory of the Shíshálh Nation also known as Sechelt. We farm using regenerative agriculture and permaculture principles, and we don’t use chemical pesticides or herbicides in our garden. Our vision to create a beautiful space that inspires a connection with nature. Our mission is to get healthy, local, and delicious food in as many households as possible.
We grow produce and microgreens, raise happy hens and ducks for eggs, and raise a small flock of sheep. We also have a full commercial kitchen onsite where we make small batch artisanal products. We use a variety of tools, including a BCS push behind tractor, Bobcat tractor, hand tools, and tools we make ourselves. We sell our products directly from our farm, through a local community CSA, the farmers’ market, restaurants and stores. We also host a popular kids farm camp, workshops, and events.
Though we are not certified organic, we farm using regenerative agriculture and permaculture principles, and we don’t use chemical pesticides or herbicides in our garden. Our vision to create a beautiful space that inspires a connection with nature. Our mission is to get healthy, local, and delicious food in as many households as possible.
DESIRED QUALITIES
Desired Skills & Qualities:
• Reliable & self-motivated, with a great work ethic and the desire to work outside in all weather
• Ability to work alongside a small team in a supportive and efficient manner, and to work both independently and as part of the team as required
• You enjoy being around kids, and take pride in showing them what you do
• Strong communication & problem-solving skills
• Ability to complete physically demanding and repetitive tasks, including lifting up to 40 lbs safely and efficiently
• Previous farm or landscaping experience, as well as experience operating farm tools such as a tractor or BCS, are an asset
POSITION TASKS
- Garden bed preparation, propagation, seeding, weeding, planting, harvesting, packing, and general landscaping
- Animal care
- Quality Control
- Help establish, document, and improve our farm processes
- Operate farm equipment and machinery
Training:
- Comprehensive on-the-job training
- First Aid certification
POSITION DETAILS
Term: Start date is May 1 with a minimum contract to the end of August, and a possibility to extend to end of October.
Hours per week: Work hours are 8am – 3:30pm, Tuesday to Saturday, with some flexibility on the schedule (earlier start during the hot summer months).
Wage: The salary range is $20–$22 per hour depending on experience, and includes a paid lunch break, access to farm produce, and two paid sick days.
TO APPLY
To apply, please email info@heartandsol.ca, tell us why you would be a great fit for this job, and include your resume/work experience.
We will consider all candidates, but as we have applied for wage subsidies to help fund this position, we will give preference to youth aged 15-30 years old. We strongly encourage youth who are underrepresented in the job market or face barriers to employment to apply, including Black and other racialized youth, Indigenous youth, 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. Applicants must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee status, and be able to pass a criminal record check for the vulnerable sector.
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 Heart & Sol Coastal Farm
Website: https://www.heartandsol.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heartandsolcoastalfarm/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartandsolcoastalfarm/
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