(FILLED)FARM JOB: Victoria, BC - FED Urban Farm, Farm Technicians

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FED Urban Farm in Victoria, BC is seeking Farm Technicians!

ABOUT FED Urban Farm

FED Urban Farm is a 20,000 square foot, small-scale mixed vegetable farm in Victoria West, along the Galloping Goose trail next to the Inner Harbour. We grow food in geotextile grow bags using only organic inputs and soil food web practices. There is no machinery involved, as we do everything by hand. We have an on-site market and CSA program from May-October, and delivery to local restaurants weekly for as long as the season allows!
We are constantly evolving our growing system to make farming more accessible and successful without compromising our efforts to create healthy soil and healthy food for all.

We believe the quality of food we grow is only as good as the health of the soil below. We use only high quality organic inputs, and test our soil regularly to monitor the health of the biology. We apply compost teas, extracts, and other bio-inoculants to support a robust soil food web.

DESIRED QUALITIES

We are looking for TWO Farm Technicians for this upcoming season. This is a great position for someone who is keen to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment and understand all there is to know about growing food and preparing it for market.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about farming, working outdoors, and interacting with the public.

POSITION TASKS

Seeding, planting, prepping beds
Fertilizing/amending soil and topping up containers with compost
Harvesting & recording produce weights/location
Processing (washing, spinning, packaging/weighing) restaurant, CSA, and market orders
Site & plant maintenance (weed wacking, moving containers, post-harvest clean up of discarded plant material, pruning, greenhouse planting and watering)
Support FED’s on-site engagements (tours, workshops, events) and help guide volunteers when necessary
CSA Box and Donation prep drop/hand off to community members and partners
Attend to customers, answer questions, ring through orders, harvest and prep orders, keep market stocked and beautiful, maintain customer satisfaction & positive relationships
Some social media to advertise market hours, items and other farm-related content

POSITION DETAILS

Term: May 1st-August 29th, 2025

Farm Technician positions are funding dependent, and therefore require the following criteria:

The candidate must be registered as a domestic student in a recognized post-secondary institution
In a full or part-time program from any program of study
The candidate must be a Canadian citizen, permanent residents, or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
The candidate must be under 30 years of age at the time of hire

Please consider applying through UVIC, Camosun, or Royal Roads Co-op Portals.

Hours per week: 30-32 hours/ week

Wage: $26.78/hr
4% standard holiday

For full job description details, please go here: https://www.synergyfoundation.ca/announcements

TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and cover letter to hiring@get-fed.ca

Deadline to apply: February 17th, 2025

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 FED Urban Farm

Website: https://www.get-fed.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fedurbanag
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fedurbanag/