Corner Veggies, in Jaffray, BC is seeking an Intern for the 2022 season!
ABOUT Corner Veggies
Located at the corner of Hwy 3 & Jaffray Baynes Lake Road, CornerVeggies is a 1.3 acre Market Garden using regenerative agricultural principles to grow veggies for the local Cranbrook, Kimberly & Fernie area.
6 MONTH REGENERATIVE FARM INTERNSHIP
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual interested in developing farm skills to join our team. You’ll eat well, get lots of exercise and learn all about planting, growing, harvesting and preparing food for local markets. 35 hours/week; $17/hour
JOB OVERVIEW:
This position is seasonal, from April – September. The hours are Mon to Fri, 9:00am-4:30pm April – June and 7:30am-3:00pm July – September.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collecting eggs and managing layer flock
- General farm tasks, including: seedlings, planting, transplanting, harvesting, packaging, weeding, etc.
- Taking field notes and helping to create/optimize SOPs
- Preparing orders and stocking/organizing farm store
- Farmers Market support
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Interest in pursuing agriculture as a career path
- Associated diploma, education, training and/or work or volunteer experience in gardening, agriculture, food production/processing etc.
- Enthusiastic & enjoy working outdoors (in all weather conditions!)
- Able to follow directions & work independently with minimal supervision
- Able to take initiative, problem solve and think critically to suggest improvements and maximize efficiencies
- Physically fit and able to safely lift 40 lbs
- Driver’s License and clean record
- Access to a vehicle or transport to/from the farm in Jaffray, BC
TO apply
To apply, please send an updated resume to info@cornerveggies.com with title Farm Internship 2022. For more details about the position, send us an email, DM or call 778-687-1805 (no Facebook messages please)
*THIS INTERNSHIP IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH SUPPORT FROM COLUMBIA BASIN TRUST.
LEARN MORE ABOUT Corner Veggies
Website: http://www.localline.ca/corner-veggies
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cornerveggies/
Instagram: @cornerveggies