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Puddle Produce Farm in Williams Lake, BC is seeking Field Assistants!
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ABOUT Puddle Produce Farm
Puddle Produce Farm is a small 1.5 acre certified organic vegetable farm established on a 70 acre property on the Fraser river, in the historic region of Soda Creek (approximately 40kms north of Williams Lake). Soda Creek gets its name from the word Xat’sull, which means “on the cliff where the bubbling water comes out”. We grow around 70 varieties of vegetables and microgreens for 2 farmers markets, a CSA program, online sales, and retail. We are human-scale: we do not use a full-size tractor in our field operations, but we do use a BCS 2-wheel tractor.
The Team
We’re a small crew: usually just 3-4 people including the farm owner/operator. We value the farm team above anything else so we work hard but we also treat each other with respect, have regular check-ins, and give back as much as possible. We’re good communicators, supportive, and make time to have fun and enjoy this amazing lifestyle (think pizza nights and hammocks).
DESIRED QUALITIES
The farm manager is looking for 1 full-time Field Assistant from May 1 – October 17. Our field crew has lots of variety in their work – they get to dabble in pretty much everything on the farm from May-July, then from August onward it’s a lot of harvesting, washing, and markets. Here are some examples of typical work for the field team:
Skills and Qualifications
- Must have at least 6 months of previous experience in an outdoor, physically-demanding role
- Fast learner and ability to adapt to new positions and working with new people
- Punctuality and strong time management skills
- Ability to take direction, accept constructive feedback and to ask for help when needed
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently
- Mature and positive attitude
- Good people and customer service skills
POSITION TASKS
The Job
Our field crew has lots of variety in their work – they get to dabble in pretty much everything on the farm from May-July, then from August onward it’s a lot of harvesting, washing, and markets. Here are some examples of typical work for the field team:
Responsibilities
- Transplanting/recording field data
- Hand-weeding
- Irrigation set up and maintenance
- Harvesting
- Produce washing and processing
- Packing for weekly orders and Farmers’ Market
- Assist with farmers’ market sales
- General farm labor as needed
POSITION DETAILS
Term: The farm manager is looking for a full-time Field Assistants from May 1 -October 17
Hours per week: 40 hrs/week
Wage: $18-20/hour depending on experience, and includes all deductions and benefits as per provincial labour laws, as well as all the free veggies you want. The full season position also includes a cash bonus. The candidates will work a 40hr work week, and days are Mon-Fri with opportunities for overtime, if desired.
LOGISTICS
You’ll need your own vehicle as there is no reliable transportation to/from the farm. PLEASE NOTE: there is little to no cell reception on the farm, but there is a phone line on site and reliable Wifi.
Staying on the farm
There is a skoolie and 31’ trailer for any staff living on the farm. They both have a double bed, kitchenette, dining table, seating, fireplaces, outhouse/bathroom, and Wifi. We do not charge rent to live on the farm while working here.
TO APPLY
Please send us a letter of interest telling us a bit about yourself and why you think this would be a good fit, as well as a resume (maximum 2 pages).
Please email any questions about the position, and/or your application addressed to Brianna van de Wijngaard (Owner/Operator) at info@puddleproduce.ca.
PROJECTED START DATE: MAY 1, 2025
Deadline to apply: March 28, 2025
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LEARN MORE ABOUT Puddle Produce Farm
Website: https://www.puddleproduce.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PuddleProduce/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/puddleproducefarm/
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