JOB POSTING: Garden Hand
LOCATION: Felicity Farm, Vanderhoof, BC (www.felicityfarm.ca, www.facebook.com/felicityfarmvanderhoof )
JOB DETAILS:
- Term: May 6th to middle of October 2024
- 40 hrs/week. Tuesday-Saturday (some flexibility possible)
- Wage: $17.50-$19.00/hr
ABOUT FELICITY FARM:
Felicity Farm is located 10 km east of Vanderhoof BC and supplies vegetables to the Vanderhoof farmers market and two farmers markets in Prince George. The farm is a 152 acre mixed farm with a 2 acre garden: mostly vegetables but also some herbs and cutflowers. We farm and garden holistically and organically as a matter of conviction although we are not certified organic.
Growing healthy food for our local community is what we love to do, and we are excited to be seeking one full time Garden Hand to join in the fun for the 2024 summer season. Gardening experience is an asset but not a requirement! On farm accommodation may be available if needed.
DESIRED QUALITIES:
- Good communication skills, and cooperative/collaborative nature
- Interested in vegetable growing and local food
- Hard working and able to efficiently work at a fast pace
- Organized, task oriented and detail oriented
- Able to work as part of a team and also able to work effectively when working alone
- Able to work outside in all weather conditions.
- Physical fitness, including standing, kneeling, bending and squatting for long periods of time. Able to lift 60 pounds.
JOB TASKS:
- Planting preparation in the field, weeding, seeding, transplanting, irrigation
- Harvesting
- Post harvest: washing and packing vegetables, preparing for market
- Market: interacting with customers in a friendly and welcoming manner.
TO APPLY:
- Please email resume and cover letter to felicity@felicityfarm.ca
- Subject line: Garden Hand
- Application Deadline: April 19th 2024