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c̓əlisələm in Tsawwassen First Nation, BC are seeking two Farm Staff!
ABOUT c̓əlisələm
c̓əlisələm is a community run market garden project located on Tsawwassen First Nation, thirty kilometres from Vancouver, BC. The goal of the project is to provide food security within the TFN community while exchanging and sharing knowledge of sustainable farming practices. 2022 was our pilot year growing on ¼ acre of land. This year we intend on doubling production as well as completing some major infrastructure upgrades and projects. All produce is distributed locally to the community through a member CSA. We also provide vegetables weekly to the Elders and Youth Programs as well as other community events.
Tsawwassen First Nation Members are connected to taking care of their lands and resources. Farming these lands means sustaining their families for present and future generations and will promote their well-being, self-reliance and prosperity.
We grow over 30 varieties of vegetables in successive plantings throughout the season. We use organic practices however we are not certified at this time. Our goal is to grow sustainably and put many efforts into low till, heavy compost farming techniques. Soil health is of paramount importance and we are actively cover cropping and practicing proper crop rotation to maintain this. We currently have one hoophouse for Summer crops and intend on upgrading our poly culture growing capacity this year.
DESIRED QUALITIES
- Eligibility to legally work in Canada with valid SIN number
- One or more seasons market gardening or working on farms or farm related training
- Attention to detail and experience working in fast paced environments
- Ability to work in all weather conditions
- Rain gear and farm specific footwear and clothing
- Experience operating BCS walk behind tractor
- Self motivation and ability to work unsupervised
- Experience working in a team setting with clear communication skills
JOB TASKS
- Positions will report to, and work directly under farm manager and with other staff
- Bed prep including including tarping, broadforking, fertilizing, raking, laying landscape fabric and using BCS tractor walk behind tractor
- Seeding, transplanting, weeding, irrigating of all crops
- Harvest, washing, prep and distribution of all crops
- Trellising and other hoophouse set up and maintenance
- Irrigation installation and maintenance
- Keeping all storage and production areas clean and organised
- Land prep for cover cropping, seeding, and flail mowing
JOB DETAILS
Term: We are looking for two farm staff for the growing season with flexible starting dates in April and May. These will be 6 month contract positions ending in September and October.
Hours per week: 30 hrs/week. There is the possibility of more hours being available as the season ramps up.
Wage: $18/hour.
TO APPLY
Resume and cover letter to streamsidefarmns@gmail.com
When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org
