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We’re hiring! In-House Finance Administrator

Posted by Taina Uitto on November 27, 2024

Young Agrarians is hiring an In-House Finance Administrator! Location: Remote with some in-person meetings. Candidate must live in British Columbia. Please indicate where in BC you live on your application.  Deadline for Applications: Rolling until filled. We will be processing applications as they are received, and the position will start ASAP when we find the right candidate. We are seeking a detail-oriented and tech-savvy In-House Finance Administrator to join our team. This position is ideal for someone with a passion for improving systems, working with nonprofit organizations, and contributing to the financial health of a mission-driven team. If you thrive … Continue reading We’re hiring! In-House Finance Administrator →

Position filled! Alberta Apprenticeship Coordinator

Posted by Taina Uitto on September 24, 2024

Young Agrarians is hiring an Apprenticeship Program Coordinator in Alberta! Location: Remote Office. Candidate must live in Alberta. Please indicate where in Alberta you live on your application. Deadline for Applications: October 7, 2024. We will be processing applications as they are received, and the position will start ASAP when we find the right candidate. We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Coordinator for the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, excels at administration, and has a genuine love for fostering growth in others. The ideal candidate will not only … Continue reading Position filled! Alberta Apprenticeship Coordinator →

FILLED-FARM JOB: Saanichton, BC – Saanich Organics, Strawberry Picker/Farm Hand

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on July 25, 2024

This posting has been filled. Saanich Organics in Saanichton, BC is seeking a Strawberry picker / farm hand! ABOUT Saanich Organics We are a certified organic farm located in the beautiful Mt Newton Valley. Located on approx. 1 acre, we work mostly by hand to produce seeds and fresh produce (notably strawberries!). We are certified organic and driven by a strong belief in the value of local produce and regionally adapted seeds. DESIRED QUALITIES The ideal candidate is: fast efficient has a strong attention to detail ability to work quickly while maintaining a high standard of quality Ability to work … Continue reading FILLED-FARM JOB: Saanichton, BC – Saanich Organics, Strawberry Picker/Farm Hand →

Position filled! Policy Jam Coordinator

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on July 23, 2024

Young Agrarians is hiring a Policy Jam Coordinator! Location: Remote office. The ideal candidate will live in or near the City of Ottawa, however we are accepting applications from people living in surrounding communities. Deadline for Applications: Friday September 6, 2024. This position starts in October 2024. Are you organized? Do you enjoy event planning and coordinating all the little details that create meaningful, educational, fun events? Do you take initiative to advance projects and tasks? Are you a natural communicator, able to engage diverse audiences? Do you dream up creative ideas and see the world in graphics and visuals? … Continue reading Position filled! Policy Jam Coordinator →

Position filled! National Policy Coordinator

Posted by Taina Uitto on May 01, 2024

Young Agrarians is hiring a National Policy Coordinator! Location:  Remote office in Canada, with a preference for a bilingual Ontario or Quebec based lead. Please indicate where you live on your application. Deadline for Applications: End of day May 20th, 2024. This position will start when we find the right candidate. The National Policy Coordinator will play a crucial facilitation role in convening to advance policies and programming to support new and young farmers in Canada.   The ideal candidate has experience in building reports and public communication materials, as well as convening stakeholders online and through in-person events towards common … Continue reading Position filled! National Policy Coordinator →

Position Filled! E-Learning & Website Support

Posted by Taina Uitto on April 10, 2024

Young Agrarians is hiring for an E-Learning and Website Support role. Location: Remote office in Western Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba). Please indicate where you live on your application. Deadline for Applications: 5pm PST, April 28, 2024. This position will start when we find the right candidate. Are websites and content management your jam? Are you a person that gets joy from finding creative ways to design online learning materials? Would you consider yourself a computer-savvy, process-oriented person who can’t wait to check things off of your to-do list? If you have this magic mix of skills then … Continue reading Position Filled! E-Learning & Website Support →

Position Filled! Land Matcher – Okanagan, B.C.

Posted by Taina Uitto on March 21, 2024

Young Agrarians is hiring a full-time Okanagan-Thompson Land Matcher! Location: Okanagan-Thompson. Candidates must be located within the region. Please indicate where you live on your application. Deadline for Applications: May 1, 2024 at 5pm PST.  Do you thrive working with people from diverse walks of life? Are you a networker and connector? Do you love checking things off your to-do list? If you’ve got that magic matchmaker quality – equal parts people skills, passion for local food systems, and computer-savvy project manager – we’d love to hear from you.  Our current land matcher is moving into a new role on … Continue reading Position Filled! Land Matcher – Okanagan, B.C. →

How To Start Farming In Manitoba

Posted by Lourdes Still on February 26, 2024

A starter kit for those wondering how to start farming in Manitoba. Young Agrarians (YA) is a farmer to farmer educational resource network for new and young ecological, organic and regenerative farmers in Canada. Read more about us here. Young Agrarians recognizes the unresolved Indigenous land title and rights in the diverse territories in what is today called Canada. As we live and work in the context of and in response to a colonial system of laws and policies, it is important to acknowledge the historical and ongoing impact of agriculture and land enclosure on Indigenous lands and food systems. In … Continue reading How To Start Farming In Manitoba →

How To Start Farming In Saskatchewan

Posted by Lourdes Still on January 29, 2024

A starter kit for those wondering how to start farming in Saskatchewan. Young Agrarians (YA) is a farmer to farmer educational resource network for new and young ecological, organic and regenerative farmers in Canada. Read more about us here. Young Agrarians recognizes the unresolved Indigenous land title and rights in the diverse territories in what is today called Canada. As we live and work in the context of and in response to a colonial system of laws and policies, it is important to acknowledge the historical and ongoing impact of agriculture and land enclosure on Indigenous lands and food systems. In … Continue reading How To Start Farming In Saskatchewan →

Position Filled! B.C. Program Manager

Posted by Taina Uitto on December 22, 2023

Location: Remote office in British Columbia. Please indicate where in BC you live on your application. Deadline for Applications: January 31, 2023. This position will start when we find the right candidate. Are you excited about growing the next generation of farmers in British Columbia? Are you a person that loves working with farmers, growing networks and supporting staff teams to reach their goals? If you have this magic mix of skills then we would love to hear from you! JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY We are seeking a dynamic individual to lead the coordination and development of Young Agrarians Grow-a-Farmer Strategy … Continue reading Position Filled! B.C. Program Manager →