Tag Archives: Vancouver

VANCOUVER, BC: 2023 UBC FARM PRACTICUM – NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!

Posted by Moss Dance on November 24, 2022

The 2023 UBC Farm Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture is now accepting applications! The UBC Farm Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture is a six-month experiential learning program designed for aspiring farmers, environmental educators, gardeners, and students interested in applying knowledge about sustainable agriculture and food systems. Students bring a diversity of backgrounds and life experience to the practicum. Our program graduates share a vision of livelihoods and lifestyles grounded in sustainable and community-based food systems. The program is open to all; you do not have to be a UBC student. For the 2023 program, we have two application pools: Full Program, April 8 – October 20 Summer Option, April 8 – August 19. This option is intended to … Continue reading VANCOUVER, BC: 2023 UBC FARM PRACTICUM – NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! →

FARM JOB: VANCOUVER, BC – SOLE FOOD STREET FARMS, FARM MANAGER

Posted by Moss Dance on August 22, 2022

Sole Food Street Farms in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Farm Manager! ABOUT Sole Food Street Farms Sole Food Street Farms is an internationally recognized social enterprise that transforms vacant urban land into street farms that grow artisan quality fruits and vegetables, available at farmer’s markets, local restaurants, and through a CSA program. Our mission is to empower individuals with limited resources by providing jobs, agricultural training and inclusion in a supportive community of farmers and food lovers. Individuals are given basic agriculture training and employed at the farm based on their capability. Some participants excel in this environment, but … Continue reading FARM JOB: VANCOUVER, BC – SOLE FOOD STREET FARMS, FARM MANAGER →

FARM JOB: Vancouver/Ladner, BC – River and Sea Flowers, Farm Crew

Posted by Michalina Hunter on June 28, 2022

River and Sea Flowers in Vancouver/Ladner, BC is seeking a Farm Crew member! ABOUT River and Sea Flowers River and Sea Flowers is a small family farm growing certified organic cut flowers on beautiful Westham Island in Delta BC, just 30 km from Vancouver. Established on shared family land in 2016, we grow a huge diversity of flowers on just over an acre, split between the field and a few stationary, rolling and heated hoop houses. Our harvest season goes from April right through to November. We attend farmer’s markets in Vancouver, supply florists and a farm gate stand, run … Continue reading FARM JOB: Vancouver/Ladner, BC – River and Sea Flowers, Farm Crew →

POSITION FILLED – WE’RE HIRING! LAND MATCHER – VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C.

Posted by Darcy Smith on May 20, 2022

Young Agrarians is hiring a Land Matcher for the Vancouver Islands & Gulf Islands region of B.C. Location: Vancouver Island Deadline for Applications: Monday, June 13, 2022 at 12pm PST. This position will start when we find the right candidate. Do you thrive working with people from diverse walks of life? Are you a networker and connector? 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. The Land Matcher role requires an individual who is process-oriented, has excellent communication and project … Continue reading POSITION FILLED – WE’RE HIRING! LAND MATCHER – VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C. →

FARM JOB: Richmond, BC – Vida Farm, Farm Hand

Posted by Michalina Hunter on May 06, 2022

Vida Farm in Richmond, BC is seeking a Farm Hand! ABOUT Vida Farm I am running a small-scale urban farm located in Richmond. I grow more than 100 different vegetables: eighteen different varieties of tomatoes, eight different varieties of eggplants, six different varieties of peppers, and lots of other new vegetables. I sell my vegetables at the VFM and UBC markets. Tools are available for any assigned tasks. I am very passionate about growing organic and high-quality food. My goal is to promote local food, food security, food sustainability and offer various vegetables. DESIRED QUALITIES No experience is needed. I … Continue reading FARM JOB: Richmond, BC – Vida Farm, Farm Hand →

FARM JOBS: RICHMOND, BC – The Sharing Farm, Multiple Positions

Posted by Michalina Hunter on March 07, 2022

The Sharing Farm in Richmond, BC is seeking a Marketing & Volunteer Coordinator, Field Assistants, and a Farm Assistant! ABOUT The Sharing Farm The Sharing Farm is a not-for-profit organization that grows vegetables on city park land for the Richmond Food Bank and other community agencies. We also sell our produce via a CSA (community supported agriculture), farmers markets and on our online store. The Sharing Farm is a unique community farm combining the practice of sustainable farming set within a framework of food justice and food security in the region. The Sharing Farm is located on the south bank of the Fraser River, … Continue reading FARM JOBS: RICHMOND, BC – The Sharing Farm, Multiple Positions →

FARM JOBS: DELTA, BC – KPU Tsawwassen First Nation Farm School, Farmers Market Lead & Field Staff

Posted by Michalina Hunter on February 24, 2022

The Institute for Sustainable Food Systems at Kwantlen Polytechnic University is currently seeking applicants for the positions of Farmers Market Lead and Field Assistant and Field Staff at KPU Tsawwassen First Nation Farm School. Farmers Market Lead and Field Assistant We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Farmers Market Lead and Field Assistant at the KPU Tsawwassen First Nation Farm School for the 2022 growing season. This position will lead the sale of farm products at 1 weekly farmers markets as well as assist with our CSA program. This position will also assist in seasonal … Continue reading FARM JOBS: DELTA, BC – KPU Tsawwassen First Nation Farm School, Farmers Market Lead & Field Staff →

FARM JOBS: Vancouver/Ladner, BC – River and Sea Flowers, Farm Crew

Posted by Michalina Hunter on February 22, 2022

River and Sea Flowers in Vancouver/Ladner, BC is seeking Farm Crew members for the 2022 season! ABOUT River and Sea Flowers River and Sea Flowers is a small family farm growing certified organic cut flowers on beautiful Westham Island in Delta BC, just 30 km from Vancouver. Established on shared family land in 2016, we grow a huge diversity of flowers on just over an acre, split between the field and a few stationary, rolling and heated hoop houses. Our harvest season goes from April right through to November. We attend farmer’s markets in Vancouver, supply florists and a farm … Continue reading FARM JOBS: Vancouver/Ladner, BC – River and Sea Flowers, Farm Crew →

FARM JOBS: Richmond, BC – The Front Yard Flower Co., Multiple Positions

Posted by Michalina Hunter on February 17, 2022

The Front Yard Flower Co. in Richmond, BC is seeking Full-Time Flower Farm Workers (1x Florist and 2x Field Crew/Market Workers)! ABOUT The Front Yard Flower Co. The Front Yard Flower Co. is an emerging 3-acre small scale flower farm based out of the scenic fishing hamlet of Steveston, located in Richmond, BC. This unique farm is one of a kind in Metro Vancouver growing fresh, spray free flowers for farmers markets, bouquet subscriptions, wholesale, DIY Botanical Buckets, custom bouquet orders and intimate on-farm floral workshops. The Front Yard Flower Co.’s mission is to provide high quality, spray-free locally grown … Continue reading FARM JOBS: Richmond, BC – The Front Yard Flower Co., Multiple Positions →

[FILLED] FARM JOBS: PEMBERTON, BC – Ice Cap Organics, Field Crew

Posted by Michalina Hunter on February 16, 2022

This position has been filled. View more farm jobs and apprenticeships on our Job Board. Ice Cap Organics in Pemberton, BC is hiring Field Crew for the 2022 season! About Ice Cap Organics We grow over 50 vegetable varieties in the field and in a few greenhouses, and have added strawberries, fresh cut flowers and 100 laying hens to the operation on 5 acres. We use a rainflo implement attached to our John Deere 5055E for making raised beds with landscape fabric for transplants and for direct seeded crops we cultivate with an Allis Chalmers belly mounted cultivator and hand tools. … Continue reading [FILLED] FARM JOBS: PEMBERTON, BC – Ice Cap Organics, Field Crew →