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Rockrose Farm in Victoria, BC, is seeking a Floral Harvester!
ABOUT Rockrose Farm
Rockrose Farm is a specialty cut-flower farm located in Victoria, BC, growing over 100 varieties of seasonal flowers on two neighboring production sites. We produce flowers primarily for local florists, designers, markets, and direct retail customers within Greater Victoria.
The farm operates as a high-volume small-scale production system combining intensive field growing with hoop house production. Work takes place outdoors in all weather conditions across cultivated beds, greenhouses, and harvest and processing areas.
We use small-scale farm equipment, hand tools, irrigation systems, and refrigerated storage to maintain flower quality. Sales channels include wholesale florist accounts, online retail sales, markets, and farm-direct customers.
Rockrose Farm grows using ecological practices. We do not use synthetic pesticides or fungicides and focus on soil health, biodiversity, and seasonal production aligned with local growing conditions.
Our philosophy centers on:
- High-quality flower production
- Efficient small-farm systems
- Respect for land and seasonal rhythms
- Creating a collaborative, supportive workplace
We aim to demonstrate that small ecological farms can operate professionally while supporting both people and ecosystem health.
DESIRED QUALITIES
We are looking for someone who:
- Enjoys repetitive, physical outdoor work
- Is reliable and punctual
- Works well in a collaborative team
- Pays attention to detail
- Learns and works quickly and accepts feedback (there is a lot to learn)
- Is interested in agriculture or flower farming
Early career agricultural applicants are welcome.
POSITION TASKS
- Harvest flowers alongside the farm team
- Process stems (hydrating, stripping, bunching, grading)
- Maintain careful handling of specialty blooms
- Assist with planting, weeding, and bed preparation
- Keep workspaces organized and efficient
- Support daily farm operations
POSITION DETAILS
Term: April 2026 start. Seasonal position running through October 2026
Hours per week: Training period is approximately 12 hours/week. Peak season (July–September): up to 30 hours/week
Wage: $18–20/hour depending on experience and work pace.
Perks include:
- Hands-on training in specialty flower production
- Exposure to professional harvest systems
- Experience working on an ecological production farm
- Flowers!
This position is structured as an independent contractor role
TO APPLY
Please send resume indicating the role you are applying for and include short introduction outlining interest in farm work to rockrosefarm@gmail.com
Deadline to apply: April 15, 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 Rockrose Farm
Website: www.rockrosefarm.com
Instagram: @rockrose.farm