FARM JOBS

Young Agrarians posts opportunities for farm work for new and young farmers.

“The best people we’ve had on our farm have come through the YA website.”

– Britt Arbanas, Lost Savanna Farm (Black Creek, BC)

“Thanks so much for this job posting – I actually got more, better applicants through you than any other way I’ve tried yet!”

– Kelly Raye, Boots ‘n’ Roots Farm (Duncan, BC)

YA APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM – Young Agrarians and our network of exceptional mentor farmers in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are offering advanced, full-immersions, hands-on paid apprenticeships in regenerative agriculture. We carefully screen host farms, and prospective apprentices complete an application process to apply.

FIND A FARM JOB  – Looking to find opportunities on ecological and organic farms across Canada? Check out the posts below. Please reach out directly to the farm / organization featured in the post. Don’t see your dream opportunity listed here? Visit the Young Agrarians U-MAP for even more job postings.

For new and young farmers looking for opportunities: Please note that Young Agrarians does not have the capacity to pre-screen jobs 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.

Want to know your rights as a farm worker? Check out this helpful zine from the National Farmers Union which aims to help you understand health and safety, and legal employment standards.

Curious about farming, but not sure if it’s for you? Check out How to Start Farming: An Introductory Course for the Farm Curious! This course is a great place to explore whether farming is right for you, how to build community by growing food, and discover tangible ways to make a positive impact on the ecosystems around you.

POST A FARM JOB OR INTERNSHIP – Are you offering an internship or have a great job opportunity on your farm? Submit the opportunity to us, and we’ll post it on our blog and social media channels to help spread the word.

Want to learn about the basics of hiring and managing farm employees? Check out our How to Hire Farm Workers course – it’s self-paced and entirely online, so you can do the course at any time, from anywhere!

Happy farming!

 

 Job & Apprenticeship Opportunities

FARM JOB: Pemberton, BC – Ice Cap Organics, field crew

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on April 24, 2025

Ice Cap Organics in Pemberton, BC is seeking a field crew! ABOUT Ice Cap Organics Ice Cap Organics is a family owned and operated mixed vegetable farm growing local produce in the Pemberton Meadows since 2009. We are looking for people to join our Thursday field crew team. These positions are for one 8 hour day/week from early May to end of October. We are fairly flexible and can accommodate time off if needed. Work includes harvesting vegetables and berries, hand weeding, trellising, planting transplants and other various field and greenhouse jobs. If you’re looking to get your hands in … Continue reading FARM JOB: Pemberton, BC – Ice Cap Organics, field crew →

FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – Ice Cap Organics, West End Vancouver Farmers Market staff

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on April 24, 2025

Ice Cap Organics in Vancouver, BC is seeking a West End Vancouver Farmers Market staff! ABOUT Ice Cap Organics Ice Cap Organics is a family-owned and operated mixed vegetable farm growing local produce in the Pemberton Meadows since 2009. We are looking for staff for our market in the West End every Saturday from 7 am to around 3-3:30 pm. We’ve been doing this market since 2009 and it is a busy bustling event! We’ll need help at this market from late May to end of October. Work will include setting up market tents, tables etc. and putting out produce … Continue reading FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – Ice Cap Organics, West End Vancouver Farmers Market staff →

FARM JOB: Surrey, British Columbia – Seed of Life Farm, Farmhands

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on April 23, 2025

Seed of Life Farm in Surrey, British Columbia is seeking farmhands! ABOUT Seed of Life Farm Seed of Life Farm is a small scale farm located in North Surrey on a piece of heritage land. The land is easily accessible by transit from Vancouver, only 15 minutes bus ride to King George and Surrey Central Station. We are a family of 3 (Jason, Krystyna and Maya), growing mixed vegetables, herbs, cut flowers and edible flowers on about 1.5 acres. We grow outdoors and in hoophouses. We are mainly no-till farm, we use hand tools such as broadfork, rakes, stand up … Continue reading FARM JOB: Surrey, British Columbia – Seed of Life Farm, Farmhands →

We’re hiring! Saskatchewan Manager

Posted by Taina Uitto on April 17, 2025

Young Agrarians is hiring a Saskatchewan Manager Location: This is a remote position based in Saskatchewan. Please include your location in your application. Please also view our Manitoba and Apprenticeship Program Manager posting as there may be an opportunity to combine the Apprenticeship Program portion of this role with this one. Deadline for Applications: April 30, 2025. This position will start when we find the right candidate. Help Us Grow the Next Generation of Farmers in the Prairies! 🌾🐓🌻 Are you passionate about cultivating the next generation of farmers in Saskatchewan? Do you thrive on developing innovative projects in the … Continue reading We’re hiring! Saskatchewan Manager →

FARM JOB: Lundar, Manitoba – Adagio Acres, Mill Operator

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on April 17, 2025

Adagio Acres in Lundar, Manitoba is seeking a Mill Operator! ABOUT Adagio Acres Adagio Acres grows organic oats and forage crops and then cleans, mills, and packages those crops for retail and direct to consumer sale. We also purchase other organic grains like lentils, beans, flax, buckwheat, and corn from farmers around Manitoba to clean/mill and market. The vast majority of the work is in the mill, running machinery, packaging grain products, inventory traceability, and cleaning. We would consider also providing more extensive farm work (cropping, fencing, working with livestock, etc.) or potentially responsibility in sales and marketing for an … Continue reading FARM JOB: Lundar, Manitoba – Adagio Acres, Mill Operator →

FARM JOB: Armstrong, B.C. – WILD ANTHO, Apiary Technician

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on April 15, 2025

WILD ANTHO in Armstrong, B.C. is seeking an Apiary Technician! ABOUT WILD ANTHO Our farm is located in the beautiful fields and wild lands of the North Okanagan/Shuswap on the unceded, ancestral territories of the Syilx Nation and the Secwepemc Nation. We breed queen bees, produce bee stock, provide pollination services, and produce honey. Our honey is raw and kept as close to its natural state every step of the way. The honey is unpasteurized to preserve the natural qualities of raw honey, and all of the subtle floral flavours. Our bee yards are primarily located on organic farms, and … Continue reading FARM JOB: Armstrong, B.C. – WILD ANTHO, Apiary Technician →

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FARM JOB: Duncan, BC – Under the oak farm, Occasional farm labour

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on April 15, 2025

Under the Oak Farm in Duncan, BC is seeking occasional farm labour! ABOUT Under the oak farm We are an uncertified organic and permaculture farm. We utilized grazing, agroforestry, intensive market gardening, wildcrafting and permaculture food forests and polycultures. We purchased our land in 2015 and are still homesteading and building our infrastructure. We have a farm wide permaculture plan that we are slowly implementing and have equipment on farm regularly as we build roads and put in irrigation lines. We are close to town, if fact blocks from the new hospital. And we sell through our farmstand, cow-op, the … Continue reading FARM JOB: Duncan, BC – Under the oak farm, Occasional farm labour →

We’re hiring! Manitoba and Apprenticeship Program Manager

Posted by Taina Uitto on April 11, 2025

Young Agrarians is hiring a full-time Manitoba and Apprenticeship Program Manager Location: This is a remote position based in Manitoba. Please include your location in your application. We welcome applicants interested in the Apprenticeship Program Manager portion of the role from other Prairies provinces, as there is a possibility to split this into its own role. Deadline for Applications: April 28, 2025. This position will start in early June 2025. Help Us Grow the Next Generation of Farmers in the Prairies! 🌾🐓🌻 Are you passionate about building vibrant food systems, supporting new farmers, and cultivating community from the ground up? … Continue reading We’re hiring! Manitoba and Apprenticeship Program Manager →

JOB: REMOTE – Tea Creek Program Developer- Fundraiser

Posted by Michalina Hunter on April 10, 2025

Tea Creek Training and the Indigenous Food Sovereignty Association are seeking a Fundraiser! The Job: Work as a primary fundraiser for our two Indigenous led organizations, Tea Creek Training and the Indigenous Food Sovereignty Association Hours: Part-time- approximately 20 hours/week, year round Wage: We value program development and fundraising. There are two options, 1) on our payroll on our pay grid ($35+/hr), plus performance bonuses. Or, 2) negotiated contract rates. Expected compensation $35,000 – $57,000 Location: Remotely with site visits to Kitwanga, BC 2-4 times/year (work travel is covered) Start Date: ASAP Main Duties & Responsibilities Managing funder relationships, agreements, … Continue reading JOB: REMOTE – Tea Creek Program Developer- Fundraiser →

FARM JOB: Vancouver, British Columbia – City Beet Farm, Farm Hand

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on April 09, 2025

City Beet Farm in Vancouver, British Columbia is seeking a Farm Hand! ABOUT City Beet Farm City Beet Farm is a small-scale urban farm located in the Mount Pleasant, Riley Park, and Southlands neighbourhoods of Vancouver on unceded Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh territory. We grow vegetables and cut-flowers on 15 sites made up of front and backyards. We use ecological farming practices that improve the long-term health of the soil and support biodiversity. We are a small team and work alongside many neighbours: our relationship with the local community is very important to us. We sell our produce and flowers … Continue reading FARM JOB: Vancouver, British Columbia – City Beet Farm, Farm Hand →