Snowy Mountain Farm in Cawston, BC is seeking Two Full-time Orchard Workers!
ABOUT Snowy Mountain Farm
Snowy Mountain Farm is a 25 acre organic farm located 10 minutes south of Cawston, BC. The setting is picturesque and quiet, sitting at the foot of Snowy Mountain and within walking distance of the Similkameen River, great for cooling down on hot summer days. We have 12 acres of orchard and 4 acres of vineyard, growing a diverse collection of 70+ new and heritage varieties of cherries, apricots, nectarines, peaches, plums, pears, apples, quince, and grapes. Most of the work on the farm is done by hand, though we do use a tractor and some tractor implements when necessary.
We sell our fruit at Vancouver farmer’s markets and restaurants, as well as provide the fruit for the CSA at Glen Valley Organic Farm Co-op. We are also part of Farm Circle Organic Collective.
Snowy Mountain Farm has been organically farmed for 35 years and currently certified through BC Association of Regenerative Agriculture. We believe in land stewardship, diversity, promoting soil health, and building a balanced ecosystem through regenerative practices, in order to grow delicious and nutritious food. We strive to care for our environment, as well as create a respectful, inclusive and joyful workplace.
DESIRED QUALITIES
Must have extensive experience working in orchards and capable of pruning, thinning and picking varied kinds of orchard fruit. We are looking for the following qualities:
- Hard working
- Self motivated
- Self managing
- Efficient
- Always willing to learn more
- Enthusiastic
- Physically fit
- Cares about quality and a job well done
- Keen interest in regenerative farming
JOB TASKS
Tasks will vary from day to day and change throughout the seasons but will include the following orchard tasks:
- Pruning
- Blossom thinning
- Shoot thinning
- Fruit Thinning
- Picking
- Operating/checking Irrigation
- Mulch spreading
- Weed whacking
- Sorting
- Lifting heavy boxes
- Loading coolers with fruit
- Packing and loading van for market
JOB DETAILS
Term: This position is full time. Start date as soon as possible until the end of November, 2022. Potential future opportunities for permanent positions.
Hours per week: 35-40 hours/week.
Wage: $18-20/hr with potential for pay increases
Weekly fruit share to take home
On farm accommodation can be arranged if needed
TO APPLY
Please send a resume (with references) and brief cover letter to snowymountainfarm@gmail.com
Deadline to apply: Start date is immediate
When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org
LEARN MORE ABOUT Snowy Mountain Farm
Website: snowymountainfarm.com (under construction)
Instagram: @snowy.mountain.farm
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