FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC - UBC Farm, Field and Volunteer Coordinator

UBC Farm in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Field and Volunteer Coordinator!

ABOUT UBC Farm

The Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm (CSFS) is a teaching and research centre that builds community and design, facilitates and models sustainable food systems.

The UBC Farm is the Centre for Sustainable Food System’s main research, teaching and learning space, located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓-speaking xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people.

Situated within a 90-year-old coastal hemlock forest, the 24-hectare UBC Farm was started by students in 2001 and since then our integrated organic farm and forest ecosystem has become a key part of UBC’s agroecology research and education as well as an important Vancouver food hub. The UBC Farm features cultivated annual crop fields, perennial hedgerows and orchards, pasture, Indigenous-led gardens, and forest stands.

The Farm is organically managed, and UBC Farm produce is certified organic through NOOA. We cultivate over 200 varieties of fruits, vegetables, and herbs, and also feature honey beehives.

The Centre for Sustainable Food Systems (CSFS) comprises the research, teaching and cultivation activities at the UBC Farm, as well as sustainable food systems research and teaching that takes place across UBC campus, British Columbia, Canada, and around the globe. CSFS associate members work on the development of innovations in agroecosystem management for food security and ecosystem services, while honouring, respecting, and protecting diverse ecosystems and knowledge pathways within Indigenous and agrarian food systems.

The Farm is organically managed, and UBC Farm produce is certified organic through NOOA.

DESIRED QUALITIES

Completion of a relevant university degree is an asset.
Training and work experience in diversified, organic vegetable and/or fruit production preferred.
Experience working within a large public-sector organization i.e. a university or government organization is an asset.
Familiarity with the UBC Farm site, and the CSFS at UBC Farm vision, mission and operations is an asset.
Experience with UBC, the UBC Farm, other regional organic farms, and/or other research or educational farms is an asset.
Demonstrated leadership experience; able to comfortably provide hands-on group and individual instruction to students and community members of diverse ages and backgrounds.
Demonstrated technical competence with and theoretical understanding of a broad range of crop production and land management techniques.
Demonstrated supervisory, communication verbal/written, facilitation, and interpersonal skills; able to work both independently and within a high-energy team environment; able to resolve interpersonal conflicts professionally; good collaboration and group leadership skills.
Ability to safely and efficiently operate a broad range of hand tools, power tools, tractors, field implements, and other agricultural equipment.
Intermediate computer skills and an ability to record, manage, and manipulate data using Microsoft Excel.
Effective verbal and written communication, leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to work efficiently and safely both independently and within a team environment.
Ability to multitask, exercise sound judgment, and solve minor problems independently.
Must be physically fit and enjoy hard work outdoors in all weather conditions for long days.
Must have the ability to lift 45 lbs repetitively and 70 lbs occasionally.
Must hold a valid driver’s license and have experience operating manual transmissions.
A valid BC Pesticide Applicator’s Certificate is an asset.

POSITION TASKS

Works with the Volunteer Assistant to plan, prioritize, and facilitate seasonal schedule, orientation and day-to-day volunteer program delivery in the context of crop production and land stewardship on a working farm.
Coordinates and performs day-to-day land stewardship and production activities for a defined range of agricultural crops. These activities may include (but are not limited to) plant propagation, field cultivation, irrigation installation, irrigation management, mowing, pesticide application, nutrient application, hoop house construction, pruning, record keeping, harvesting, poultry care, field scouting, invasive species control, compost management, data collection, and record keeping.
Provides basic agricultural services and consultation to other site participants (e.g. researchers, instructors, and community program leaders).
Liaises with other field staff to determine needs and opportunities for volunteers.
Oversees field tasks with volunteers including weed management, harvesting, and post-harvest processing.
Assists other field staff with the production of other field grown annual fruits and vegetables, field grown perennial fruits and vegetables, greenhouse grown fruits and vegetables, forest products, herbs, cut flowers, vegetable seeds, and/or poultry.

Performs volunteer program administrative tasks:

Works with the Communications staff to promote the volunteer program;
Communicates with volunteers;
Manages the online registration system;
Schedules the date and time of orientation and field shifts;
Collates data about volunteer activity for reporting purposes.
Provides practical training and limited theoretical instruction to student workers, practicum students, student interns, and volunteers.
Assists the Lead Sales Coordinator with weekly crop harvest planning based on product supply and also with monitoring the quality and safety of crops. Occasionally assists with the sale and direct-marketing of crops.
Assists with general operational tasks such as selection, procurement, maintenance, and repair of field equipment, tools, and supplies.
Conducts all site activities in alignment with standard operating procedures and record keeping systems. Occasionally assists with the development and refinement of these procedures and systems.
Assists the Lead Field Coordinator with annual farm plans detailing cropping decisions and production trends.
May occasionally perform essential site staffing duties such as seedling watering and poultry care on weekends.
Performs other operational duties as required.

POSITION DETAILS

Term: March to November 30, 2026

Hours per week: 35 h per week

Wage: $4,617.85 – $5,377.32 CAD Monthly with benefits

TO APPLY

Please send resume and cover letter, apply here.

Deadline to apply: January 8, 2026

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 UBC Farm

Website: https://ubcfarm.ubc.ca/
Instagram: ubcfarm

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