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FARM JOB: Victoria, BC – Three Oaks Farm, Organic Farm Manager

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on November 21, 2023

Three Oaks Farm in Victoria, BC is seeking an Organic Farm Manager! ABOUT Three Oaks Farm Seeking farm manager to bring their experience and energy to one of the 3 Saanich Organics farms just outside of Victoria, BC. We have 2 certified organic acres in mixed veggie production in the beautiful Mt Newton Valley. Our systems are moving from mechanized to low-till and we welcome innovation from a person who has used no-till methods. The owner wants to take a back seat and will work with the new manager from March or April until June, then will just help in … Continue reading FARM JOB: Victoria, BC – Three Oaks Farm, Organic Farm Manager →

FARM JOB: Richmond, BC – Richmond GAIA Farm, Farm Supervisor

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on November 15, 2023

Richmond GAIA Farm in Richmond, BC is seeking a Farm Supervisor! ABOUT Richmond GAIA Farm We naturally grow our own spray-free produce and fresh eggs from free-range chickens fed with GMO-free feeds. This is a fantastic opportunity for a physically fit, energetic candidate who enjoys working in an agricultural environment in every kind of weather condition. We are looking for someone with a passion for sustainable agriculture who wants to learn and build a career in small-scale farming. Our 10-acre peri-urban farm in Richmond, B.C., needs a full-time Farm Supervisor to run a mixed-farming operation. The successful candidate will have … Continue reading FARM JOB: Richmond, BC – Richmond GAIA Farm, Farm Supervisor →

NOTES FROM THE FIELD: Michelle Dubois – Triple Lyoness Farm

Posted by Marsha Shack on November 07, 2023

Michelle Dubios is one of the apprentices who joined the 2023 cohort of the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program (YAAP) on the Prairies. YAAP is a full immersion initiative that pairs aspiring farmers with host farms to gain skills and knowledge on how to manage their own farms someday. Michelle’s host farm @triplelyonessfarm is near Westlock, Alberta and she shared with us her experience so far this season. “Peanut and Pistachio were amongst our newest additions this week and they have a very interesting story. Pistachio was born the smaller of the twins and we had to bottle feed him for the … Continue reading NOTES FROM THE FIELD: Michelle Dubois – Triple Lyoness Farm →

FILLED – FARM JOB: Victoria, BC – Northstar Organics, Organic Farm Staff

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on November 02, 2023

This position has been filled. View more Farm Jobs and Apprenticeships on our Job Board Northstar Organics in Victoria, BC is seeking Organic Farm Staff specializing in farmers’ markets and wholesale delivery! ABOUT Northstar Organics We are a 10-acre certified organic farm growing vegetables and berries in fields and greenhouses. The farm is located in Central Saanich at 2200 Bear Hill Rd. All our food is sold in the Victoria area, at farmers’ markets, and to local restaurants. Our goal is to grow healthy food in a sustainable way that generates enough income to provide decent wages for staff. DESIRED … Continue reading FILLED – FARM JOB: Victoria, BC – Northstar Organics, Organic Farm Staff →

JOB: Vancouver, BC- Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society, Executive Director

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on November 01, 2023

Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society in Vancouver, British Columbia is seeking an Executive Director! ABOUT Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society We cultivate educational farms and programs where students dig into meaningful connections with the land, food, and each other, inspiring communities to build just food systems. Fresh Roots cultivates schoolyard farms and programs that catalyze healthy eating, ecological stewardship, and community celebration. Operating 4 sites on 8.5 acres across Metro Vancouver, the schoolyard farms are experiential learning spaces providing youth with education, leadership development, and job-skills training. In 2022, Fresh Roots worked with over 4,500 youth, engaging in over 26,000 … Continue reading JOB: Vancouver, BC- Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society, Executive Director →

FARM JOB: RICHMOND, BC – KPU FARM, FARM COORDINATOR

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on October 27, 2023

KPU Farm in Richmond, BC, is seeking a farm coordinator! ABOUT THE ROLE The KPU Farm Coordinator works as an integral member of the Department of Sustainable Agriculture team within the Faculty of Science and Horticulture, collaborating with colleagues in the development and daily operations of the KPU Farm, a twenty-acre certified organic teaching and research farm. The KPU Farm Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of KPU Farm’s day to day operations. These include crop planning, crop production, site maintenance, integration of educational programming into farm operations, assisting faculty and instructional associate with planning, executing and … Continue reading FARM JOB: RICHMOND, BC – KPU FARM, FARM COORDINATOR →

FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – BC Eco Seed Co-op, Operations Manager

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on October 27, 2023

BC Eco Seed Co-op in Vancouver, BC is seeking an Operations Manager! The BC Eco Seed Co-op is a small-scale operation with ambitions to grow and supply more BC gardeners and farmers with high-quality BC-grown seed – and we have a new job position open! ABOUT BC Eco Seed Co-op Seed processing and packing operation only We are a producers’ co-operative growing and providing 100% BC-grown vegetable, herb, flower, and grain seed that is ecologically grown and certified organic, open-pollinated, regionally selected, and GE-free. All our seeds are grown by our members on farms across the province. Our mission is … Continue reading FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – BC Eco Seed Co-op, Operations Manager →

FARM JOB: Delta, BC – Cropthorne Farm, Farm Crew

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on October 23, 2023

Cropthorne Farm in Delta, BC is seeking a Farm Crew! Are you interested in learning about year-round vegetable growing? Do you love working outside? Join our awesome team of dedicated farmers growing veggies all year long! Why We’re Hiring We are looking for a new team member to join our year-round Farm Crew. Heading into the late Fall season on the farm, this position includes helping with a wide array of tasks in all aspects of vegetable production. Our Farm Crew gets a detailed on-the job understanding of planting, cultivating, harvesting, washing and packing in diverse farm settings such as … Continue reading FARM JOB: Delta, BC – Cropthorne Farm, Farm Crew →

FARM JOB: Cranbrook, BC – Cranbrook Urban Farm, Food Producer & Processor Career Internship

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on October 16, 2023

Cranbrook Urban Farm in Cranbrook, BC is seeking a Food Producer & Processor Career Internship! ABOUT Cranbrook Urban Farm The Cranbrook Urban Farm is located in Cranbrook and will be producing greens and lettuce year-round using a controlled environment hydroponic system. The farm is run by a social nonprofit organization, and a portion of all produce is distributed through food aid organizations to community members free of charge. DESIRED QUALITIES Passion for food and an understanding of food systems, an interest in supporting local initiatives that enhance food systems and community resilience. Knowledge of or a willingness to learn hydroponic … Continue reading FARM JOB: Cranbrook, BC – Cranbrook Urban Farm, Food Producer & Processor Career Internship →

JOB: Vancouver, BC – UBC Farm, HR & Finance Assistant

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on October 12, 2023

UBC Farm in Vancouver, BC is seeking a HR & Finance Assistant! ABOUT UBC Farm The Centre for Sustainable Food Systems (CSFS) comprises the research, teaching and cultivation activities at the UBC Farm, as well as sustainable food systems research and teaching that takes place elsewhere, be it across UBC campus, British Columbia, Canada, or around the globe. CSFS associate members work on the development of innovations in agroecosystem management for food security and ecosystem services, while honouring, respecting, and protecting diverse ecosystems and knowledge pathways within Indigenous and agrarian food systems. Housed under the Faculty of Land and Food … Continue reading JOB: Vancouver, BC – UBC Farm, HR & Finance Assistant →