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.

POST A FARM JOB – Got 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.

Looking to submit an apprenticeship instead of a farm job? Click here.

Happy farming!

 Job & Apprenticeship Opportunities

JOB: Saskatchewan – Regeneration Canada, Liaison and Communications Officer

Posted by Michelle Lam on May 17, 2022

Regeneration Canada is seeking a Liaison and Communications Officer. ABOUT Regeneration Canada Regeneration Canada is a non-profit organization that promotes the regeneration of soil health, in order to mitigate climate change, restore biodiversity, improve water cycles, and support a more productive and fair food system. We strive towards this goal by raising awareness and mobilizing Canadians about the potential of reversing climate change through regenerative soil management, and about the ways each one of us can contribute. Our activities include developing an interdisciplinary network through our membership, educational workshops, communications activities (social media, web series, awareness campaigns), presentations at events. … Continue reading JOB: Saskatchewan – Regeneration Canada, Liaison and Communications Officer →

JOB: (Remote), MB – Manitoba Organic Alliance, Program Coordinator

Posted by Michelle Lam on May 17, 2022

The Manitoba Organic Alliance (MOA) is seeking a Program Coordinator to assist with managing its programs, events and coordinating its activities. ABOUT Manitoba Organic Alliance (MOA) MOA is a non-profit organization, representing all organic entities in Manitoba. Our aim is to represent, promote and grow Manitoba’s organic sector through knowledge sharing, advocacy, and market development. Our vision is for a strong, resilient, and united organic sector based on the foundational principles of organic agriculture – health, ecology, fairness and care. DESIRED QUALITIES College or undergraduate degree/diploma. Proficient in oral and written English language. Reliable internet connection and cell phone. Located … Continue reading JOB: (Remote), MB – Manitoba Organic Alliance, Program Coordinator →

JOB: Calgary, AB – YYC Growers, Customer Care and Marketing Intern

Posted by Michalina Hunter on May 16, 2022

YYC Growers and Distributors Cooperative Inc. in Calgary, AB is seeking a Customer Care and Marketing Intern! ABOUT YYC Growers and Distributors Cooperative Inc. YYC Growers and Distributors’ purpose is to connect farmers with urban customers by gathering and distributing locally grown food through a system that regenerates our environment and community and supports the local economy. We provide our fresh, nutrient-rich produce directly from farms to customers through a weekly subscription service, a thriving online farmers’ market and physical farm stands. We offer home delivery and have ~16 pickup locations throughout the Calgary metropolitan area in addition to Airdrie, … Continue reading JOB: Calgary, AB – YYC Growers, Customer Care and Marketing Intern →

FARM JOB: Saanichton, BC – Andrew’s Farm Stand, CSA Coordinator

Posted by Michalina Hunter on May 15, 2022

Andrew’s Farm Stand, in Saanichton, BC is seeking a CSA Coordinator for the 2022 season! About Andrew’s Farm Stand We are a 15 acre organic thriving local farm, with fields distributed across the Saanich Peninsula, we are passionate about growing quality food sustainably. Our fields are located throughout Central Saanich. We produce strawberries, garlic, salad mix, beets, tomatoes and carrots among other crops and last year we even branched into a flower maze! We are looking for someone hard working and experienced in intensive small scale farming to fill the position of CSA Coordinator role for the 2022 season (March-November). … Continue reading FARM JOB: Saanichton, BC – Andrew’s Farm Stand, CSA Coordinator →

FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – Collingwood Neighbourhood House, Foodlands Programmer

Posted by Michalina Hunter on May 12, 2022

Collingwood Neighbourhood House, in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Foodlands Programmer! Collingwood Neighbourhood House Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH) is a not-for-profit Society serving the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood of East Vancouver. CNH’s mandate is to promote the well-being of the Renfrew-Collingwood community by providing leadership and working collaboratively with individuals, families, agencies and other groups to develop and support inclusive, innovative, sustainable initiatives and services that respond to the community’s social, educational, economic, health, cultural and recreational needs. JOB OVERVIEW The Foodlands Programmer position is a community development position focusing on urban growing and Indigenous food sovereignty. Under the direction of the … Continue reading FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – Collingwood Neighbourhood House, Foodlands Programmer →

We’re Hiring! Special Projects Coordinator: Reconciliation Program, Educational Events & Short Video

Posted by Michalina Hunter on May 12, 2022

Young Agrarians is hiring a Special Projects Coordinator for a Reconciliation Program, Educational Events and a Short Video  Location: British Columbia ABOUT YOUNG AGRARIANS Young Agrarians (YA) is an educational resource network for new and young ecological farmers in Canada. YA recognizes the Indigenous lands and territories that we work on and alongside. YA is committed to providing programs and services that are inclusive and available to farmers and friends of diverse backgrounds. Since 2012, the YA network is volunteer-driven, with farmers across the country organizing on-farm events and building community to create spaces for knowledge sharing and growth. YA … Continue reading We’re Hiring! Special Projects Coordinator: Reconciliation Program, Educational Events & Short Video →

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FARM JOB: Victoria, BC – Three Oaks Farm, Farmhand

Posted by Michalina Hunter on May 12, 2022

Three Oaks Farm in Victoria, BC is seeking a Farmhand! ABOUT Three Oaks Farm Our 1.5 acre certified organic farm is part of a 5 acre piece of land in the beautiful Mt Newton Valley, 30 mins from Victoria and 5 mins from nearby commercial centres. We grow 40 different veggie crops and specialize in Spring and Fall veggie seedlings, salad greens, carrots, leeks, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, strawberries. All of our produce is marketed through a farmer-driven distribution business, Saanich Organics. We have a 200 member CSA, attend 3 Farmers Markets, and do restaurant sales. We have a seed business … Continue reading FARM JOB: Victoria, BC – Three Oaks Farm, Farmhand →

FARM JOB: ENDERBY, BC – Fre-Da-Ro Farm, Organic Farm Worker

Posted by Michalina Hunter on May 11, 2022

Fre-Da-Ro Farm, a certified organic livestock farm in Enderby, BC, is seeking a permanent, full-time Organic Farm Worker! About Fre-Da-Ro Farm Fre-Da-Ro Farm is an organic and regenerative sheep, chicken and grain farm with a small breeding herd of Lowline Angus cattle. The farm is situated along the Shuswap river with a wonderful view of the Enderby Cliffs. Tractors are used for field prep and for feeding of animals. The farm has “farm gate” sales of chickens, lamb and eggs. We are also in the process of renovating the office into a shop and opening the farm to the public … Continue reading FARM JOB: ENDERBY, BC – Fre-Da-Ro Farm, Organic Farm Worker →

FARM JOB: Abbotsford, BC – FarmFolk CityFolk Research and Education Seed Farm, Seed Program Coordinator/ Farmer

Posted by Michalina Hunter on May 10, 2022

FarmFolk CityFolk Research and Education Seed Farm in Abbotsford, BC is seeking a Seed Program Coordinator/ Farmer! ABOUT FarmFolk CityFolk Research and Education Seed Farm We are a research and education seed farm. We cultivate about an acre of seed crops and variety trials on a 3.5 acre property in Abbotsford. We use a BCS tractor, lots of straw mulch, and regenrative practices. FarmFolk CityFolk (FFCF) is a not-for-profit society connecting, empowering, and inspiring people to strengthen BC’s sustainable food systems. We develop, operate, and act as a catalyst for projects that support access to and production of local, sustainable … Continue reading FARM JOB: Abbotsford, BC – FarmFolk CityFolk Research and Education Seed Farm, Seed Program Coordinator/ Farmer →

FARM JOB: Elbow, SK – No Kidding Weed Management, Goat Herder

Posted by Michalina Hunter on May 10, 2022

No Kidding Weed Management in Elbow, Saskatchewan is seeking a Goat Herder! ABOUT No Kidding Weed Management No Kidding Weed Management uses goats to control the noxious weed Leafy Spurge in the Elbow Community Pasture. The Elbow pasture is a unique environment that stretches from Douglas Provincial Park to the Qu’appelle valley over naturalized farmsteads, sand dunes, native prairie and bush. The pasture is home to many birds, wildlife including elk and moose and many unique and even rare plants. There will be around 3,400 goats split into 2 herds, sourced from both my own herd as well as other … Continue reading FARM JOB: Elbow, SK – No Kidding Weed Management, Goat Herder →