FARM JOB: Victoria, BC - Wind Whipped Farm, Farm Hand

Wind Whipped Farm in Victoria, BC is seeking a Farm Hand!

ABOUT Wind Whipped Farm

Wind Whipped Farm is located in Metchosin, BC. Wind Whipped Farm focuses on producing mixed vegetables and herbs known to be productive and profitable in small spaces, as well as mixed fruits including strawberries, blueberries, apples, pears and plums. Products are marketed through a farmstand and the Local Food Box Program. The Local Food Box is a multi-farm Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program that brings together Metchosin farmers to share a customer base and offer program members access to local and seasonal foods such as fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, mushrooms, honey and flowers.

For more information see www.thelocalfoodbox.com and www.thelocalfoodbox.com/wind-whipped-farm. You can also view these short videos about The Local Food Box and Wind Whipped Farm that were filmed in 2023 as part of a project by The Open Food Network called Women Leading Change. There are also separate videos about some of our farm partners: Parry Bay Sheep Farm, West Coast Mycology, and the Nootka Rose Mill.

DESIRED QUALITIES

Wind Whipped Farm is looking for an individual with the following qualities.

Hardworking: Able to conduct physical work and maintain a good pace in all kinds of weather
Motivated: Serious about wanting to learn about fruit and vegetable farming and contribute to local food production
Dedicated: Strong work ethics
Experience in organic fruit and vegetable production is an asset but is not required.

POSITION TASKS

The farm hands’ tasks and responsibilities include the production of fruits and vegetables and general farm maintenance.

The primary tasks will consist of harvesting, washing and packaging fruits and vegetables. Other tasks may include:

Preparing beds for plantings
Assisting seeding and transplanting
Preparing / applying compost
Applying soil amendments and fertilizers
Managing weeds
Applying mulch
Pest management
Pruning and trellising greenhouse plants
Helping to maintain tools and equipment
Assisting with other farm projects
Assisting with markets (CSA pickups, farmstand, etc.)

POSITION DETAILS

Term: April or May 2026 to November 2026, with the possibility to extend part-time beyond November.

Hours per week: 30-40

Wage:$19 – $25 per hour (negotiable depending on farming/work experience). Mandatory deductions (tax, EI, and CPP). 4% vacation pay. No holiday or overtime pay, as per BC Regulations for farm workers.

Food: Employees are welcome to take home extra/unsold fruit and vegetables and can purchase any partner farm products we sell at cost.

Housing: No housing available on the farm.

TO APPLY

Please send to resume and cover letter to windwhippedfarm@gmail.com.

This position is available through the support of the Youth Employment and Skills Program (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada), therefore applicants must be 30 or under at the beginning of their employment. Please mention if you are eligible in your application, only applicants who meet this criteria will be considered.

Deadline to apply: Monday March 23rd

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 Wind Whipped Farm

Website: http://www.thelocalfoodbox.com/job-offer-wind-whipped-farm/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindWhippedFarm
Instagram: www.instagram.com/windwhippedfarm

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