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Northstar Organics in Victoria, BC is seeking Organic Farm Staff specializing in farmers markets and wholesale delivery!
ABOUT Northstar Organics
Northstar Organics is a 10 acre certified organic farm growing greenhouse vegetables, field vegetables and berries. We are located at 2200 Bear Hill Rd in Central Saanich. The farm operates year around by using heated greenhouses and the mild climate of Victoria to always be producing food. All produce is sold in the Victoria area through farmers markets and to Victoria restaurants and small stores.
We are certified organic by IOPA #1960. Our goal is is to grow healthy food in a sustainable way that generates enough income to provide decent wages for permanent local staff.
DESIRED QUALITIES
- Interested in farming
- Clean driving record, comfortable driving a small cargo van
- Enjoys connecting with people, such as chefs and staff at restaurants and grocery stores, and customers at markets
- Able to carry out the physical work of markets and wholesale delivery, including lifting up to 40 pound boxes
- Clear and concise communication skills
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
JOB TASKS
We are looking for someone to help run our two weekly farmers markets (Thursdays and Saturdays), as well as weekly delivery to our wholesale customers (Wednesdays). Ideally the employee would also work at the farm on Tuesdays and Fridays as well, helping to harvest and pack produce for wholesale and markets, all the while learning more about farming and having a chance to spend time with the farm team.
JOB DETAILS
Term: This is a permanent position, starting as soon as applicant is available.
Hours per week: 32 hours per week.
Wage: Pay starts at $18.50/hour plus 4% vacation pay, paid weekly.
No room or board available.
TO APPLY
Please email and a cover letter to northstarorganicswork@gmail.com and let us know why you would be a good fit for this role on the farm.
Deadline to apply: March 31, 2023
When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org
LEARN MORE ABOUT Northstar Organics
Website: https://northstarorganics.ca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northstar.organics/
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