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Are you an aspiring farmer who wants hands-on experience working on a certified organic vegetable farm and living in a cooperative community? Glorious Organics Co-op Farm in Aldergrove, BC, might be the place for you!
About the Farm
Fraser Common Farm Co-op and Glorious Organics are honoured to live, grow, and work on the unceded traditional and ancestral lands of the Kwantlen First Nation, in Aldergrove, BC.
Glorious Organics is a 3.5-acre certified organic and Salmon-Safe farm located in Aldergrove, BC. The farm is cooperatively owned and operates on the 20-acre Fraser Common Farm Co-op (FCFC), a housing cooperative where many of the Glorious Organics farmers reside alongside individuals and families not directly involved in daily farm operations.
Glorious Organics was one of the first certified organic farms in the Fraser Valley and has been in operation since 1986 (as a cooperative since 2006). The farm grows a wide range of seasonal greens, herbs & edible flowers, vegetables, and fruits for sale to Vancouver’s top restaurants, farmers markets, and food hubs. They also produce seeds for sale through the BC Eco Seed Co-op, whose seed distribution hub is located on site.
Glorious Organics grows certified organic food that is nutritious and delicious while supporting sustainable food systems in BC. The farming practices are grounded in respect for the land, water, and communities that surround them – this means they practice sustainable and regenerative agriculture techniques that foster healthy soil, water, and ecosystem health.
Website: gloriousorganics.com and www.frasercommonfarm.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/gloriousorganics
Instagram: www.instagram.com/gloriousorganics
Our Workplace Culture
At Glorious Organics, all positions work as part of a team, with leadership and guidance from experienced Farm Managers and other team members. The team values inclusivity, cooperation, communication, and community, and this is reflected in their cooperative business model. They also emphasize hands-on learning and skill development in organic and regenerative agriculture, and celebrate that many of their former staff have gone on to continue their own successful organic farming journeys while others return for multiple seasons. Glorious Organics’ team is a community of foodie-oriented people always learning and sharing techniques, recipes, and food together!
Teamwork Philosophy
- Work is approached cooperatively, with both successes and challenges shared as a team.
- The goal is to work efficiently and safely within a positive, supportive environment.
- Questions, check-ins, curiosity, and asking for help are all encouraged.
- Team culture is created together—no “bad-vibing” anyone’s food or each other.
- All individuals are treated with respect, and dignity.
- Needs are communicated early and often to keep relationships healthy.
- Support is offered during difficult moments while maintaining boundaries; listening to understand does not signify agreement.
- Farm labour is chosen work, and each member agree to work efficiently and responsibly as a team.
- Food and water are valued as important resources.
- Occasional team lunches (during work hours) offer time to eat and laugh together.
- Fresh ideas for team building and connection are always welcome.
Glorious Organics and the FCFC are committed to a zero tolerance policy on any discrimination, harassment or bullying regarding race, sex, disability, gender, sexual orientation, beliefs, and socio-economic background. Every individual within the community has the right to be treated with dignity and respect.
About the Farmers
Cassie brings over a decade of land-based farming, beekeeping and gardening experience. She’s a graduate of the School of Horticulture at Kwantlen Polytechnic University with a background in communications and non-profit work. Food, community and the natural world offer delight to Cassie.
Mark brings over a decade of farming experience in leadership and mentorship roles. He’s a UBC Farm Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture graduate, foodie, and former teacher and restaurant server. Food and farming are in his bones!
About the Apprenticeship
A day on the farm for the apprentice typically begins between 7:00 am – 9:00 am, depending on daylight and weather conditions, with work running Monday through Friday for approximately 40 hours per week—with the likely possibility of increasing to about 45 hours during the busiest months of July through September.
The apprentice will spend much of the day engaged in fieldwork, including bed preparation, composting, weeding, and transplanting, as well as harvesting and carting produce. Tasks will also include cleaning, sorting, and packing vegetables with careful attention to quality and consistency. Throughout the day, the apprentice will contribute to ongoing maintenance of the farm’s workspaces, ensuring that the environment remains clean, safe, and functional.
All tasks will be carried out as part of a team in a dynamic outdoor environment that includes weather, seasonal variation from mother-nature combined with living plants and soil and a variety of customers with different needs and deadlines. At each phase, there are opportunities to practice critical thinking, teamwork, and skill development. This is hands-on work, with opportunities to practice skills and learn from experienced staff.
The ideal duration of employment is Mid April – October 31, 2026 (with flexibility).
The job requirements are:
- Strong work ethic, communication and interpersonal skills
- A positive attitude and motivated to learn and improve
- Some experience with/knowledge of plants (farm or garden) or fast-paced labour (kitchen, landscaping) strongly preferred
- Physical and mental endurance (able to work standing, kneeling, bending, lifting repeatedly, some heavy lifting up to 20kg/45lbs)
- Love for the outdoors, experience and/or willingness to work in variable weather conditions (sun, rain, mud, heat)
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with various levels of supervision
- Ability to practice self-care (e.g. hydration, sun-smart, rest)
- Proficiency in basic veggie math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- Efficient, reliable, consistent, and punctual
- Able to contribute to a safe, inclusive, and positive workplace environment
- Must be able to commit to completing the farm season
Apprentices are willing to learn these skills:
- Observing biodiversity
- Greenhouse management
- Crop planning & rotations, cover-cropping
- Seeding & transplanting
- Identifying beneficial insects vs harmful pests
- Implementing weed control strategies
- Assessing crop health
- Harvesting crops, and getting harvest to market
- Seed-saving
- Networking with new people, finding a learning community, sharing talents & skills with community
- Record-keeping & basic bookkeeping
- Organic certification
- Customer service
- Planning & facilitating team meetings
- Cooperative management & community living
Compensation
The starting wage will be $20 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay with up to 5 paid sick days, and access to extended medical benefits after 1 month of employment.
On-site perks include: access to fruit and vegetables for your own consumption, fire-burning sauna, onsite wild spaces, ‘fun field’ for games and bonfires, community living, and FCFC community events. Apprentices are encouraged to enjoy the FCFC community and spaces!
Preference will be given to applicants between the ages of 19-29 for grant hiring purposes, but other applicants will be considered.
About the Community
The FCFC is home to an intergenerational community of about 12 full time residents – the number can fluctuate with guests and visitors. The community operates like a village and values sanctuary and privacy alongside collaboration and community. Apprentices are welcomed and encouraged to take part in community life as they are willing and able, and it is not required.
The farm is situated in Aldergrove, a rural community in the Fraser Valley, offering a peaceful, scenic environment with easy access to nature, including parks, trails, and nearby farms. Enjoy the perks of rural living with easy access to the city!
It is approximately 25 minutes to larger city centers – Langley and Abbotsford, and 50 minutes to Vancouver and Bellingham (USA).
Accommodation
Accommodations: yes
Accommodation details:
Loft Cabin and Sage Cabin are self-contained farmer living spaces located on Fraser Common Farm Co-op. These cabins are rustic and cozy, with basic kitchen set ups (including hot water, mini-fridge and cooking appliances), and no bathroom. Residents have access to a shared fully equipped outdoor kitchen, outdoor composting toilets, outdoor (hot) shower, and sauna – plus wild spaces – on a community farm. If you love camping, you’ll love living here 🙂
Accommodations shared with other employees/apprentices: no
Access to a full bathroom with running water: no
Type of dwelling: single season
Accommodation checklist:
- Furnished
- Clean
- Running water (potable)
- Shared bathroom
- Shower
- Shared Laundry
- Shared kitchen
- Electricity
- Wifi
Pets permitted: no
Guests permitted: yes
Rent: $500/month (utilities included)
Accommodation Agreement: yes
Other information:
The farm is not located in a transit accessible area or nearby shops/amenities, so having personal transportation will greatly improve the overall living experience.
Glorious Organics and Fraser Common Farm Co-op look forward to seeing you!
