Organic Farm Assistant

Eligibility: Must be aCanadian citizen, permanent resident, or have been granted refugee status; must be between 18 & 30 yearsTerm:8 weeksAre you interested in helping with conservation, agri-tourism, and farming?Richard is a retired naturopathic doctor who specializes in herbs, wildcraft and making value added herbal products (salves, lip balms, dried herbs).
Ella is a retired professor of Sociology of Environment and Health.
Her passion is conservation (restoring wetlands, and planting shelterbelts, mini-forest, and pollinators) and protecting farmland.We are very dedicated to fostering an inclusive community.We...grow organic crops (e.g.
medicinal & edible herbs, pollinators, berries & nuts),do wildcrafting - harvesting herbs to dry for sale to an herbal company,make value added products such as dried herbs, salves & lip balms,host farmstay (camping, glamping, and accessible suites),work on conservation projects (restoring wetlands, planting trees),work to protect farmland, natural areas, and water,promote ecotourism with bird and plant walks, andrescue and redistribute organic food, with a focus on migrant farm workers and seniors.Job Description:You would be involved in helping with the following:planting, cultivating & harvesting organic cropswildcrafting – harvesting and drying herbs,making value added products such as dried herbs, salves & lip balms,helping with caring for the grounds, campsites and farmstay units,planting and caring for trees and shrubs,assisting with birding and plant walks,sorting and redistributing rescued organic food,working to protect farmland, natural areas, and water, andoutreach and social media.Light carpentry workJob Requirements:This is a physically demanding job, working indoors and outdoors.We are looking to hire someone whohas a healthy and positive attitude,can work alone or with others,has some farming or hands-on conservation experience, andis highly motivated, and who has skills with work related farming and tree care.We will provide mentoring and work with you.must be legally allowed to work in Canada (a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or refugee),must include a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position and any relevant experience, andPlease mention you saw this at FoodWork.ca.We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected factors.
We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment and strive to create an inclusive and positive work-environment for all.
We encourage applications from folks who are under-represented in rural-Canadian agriculture — Indigenous, Black, and people of colour, LGBTQ2S+, as well as those with disabilities.Eligibility: Must be between 18 & 30 years old.Pay: $21/hour, 35 hours/weekBenefits: rescued organic fruits and vegetables, 4% vacation paySchedule: flexible 7-hour day shift, Monday to Friday, occasional weekendsAssets: experience with driving a tractor, comfortable using small tools and equipment, driver's license, experience operating a chain saw, pruningPlease mention you saw this at FoodWork.ca.Questions?
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Date posted: May 5 2025 ID: 73147Search by Position Type: Province: City: Country: Theme: Keyword: Reset
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