Our Farm

We are a community-oriented, organic vegetable farm operating on a beautiful 100 acre property on the South Saugeen river. While our primary focus is on our 4 acres of vegetable fields, we also raise pastured laying hens and our land supports 20 acres of hay/pasture and 75 of woodlot, wetland and riparian habitat. Since building relationships with the people we feed is really important to us, most of our produce is sold through our 350 member CSA (Community Shared Agriculture), supplemented by an online store, some restaurant & retail sales, and a spring seedling sale. We have a heated greenhouse for seedling production and 2 unheated tunnels for season extension and tomatoes. Our work is a blend of human and tractor scale: our 3 tractors are used for primary tillage and in-row cultivation but we continue with plenty of hand work as well.

Job Summary

Diversified market gardening is highly skilled work. Applicants will ideally have experience on a vegetable farm. The ability to absorb and integrate detailed instruction and feedback is key. We are looking to build a team with quick hands, positive & collaborative attitudes, strong observation skills and tenacity to see tasks through start to finish. Adaptability to roll with rapidly shifting task priorities, curiosity to drive your learning, a desire to contribute creatively to the ongoing improvement of our farm systems and a sense of humour are all highly valued.

Our work is physically and mentally demanding, with long hours outdoors in all weather. Great stamina, and in particular strong back and knees are essential.

Responsibilies include:

• Planting, weeding, harvesting and washing/packing vegetables
• Lift and carry 40-50lb bins regularly
• pest control & irrigation
• greenhouse work
• possible tractor work if appropriate
• helping host at least 1 CSA pick-up weekly June-Oct

Hours, Wages & Benefits

Starting wage $21.50-$23.50/hr. A typical harvest season work week is ~45hr Mon-Fri, 6:30am-4pm with a 1 hr lunch break. Occasional evening and weekend work for chores and special events.

Contract start date late May/June 1. End date Sept 30.

• *please state availability in application

Additional benefits: 3 days holidays, 1 off-farm learning day for professional development, plenty of vegetables for personal consumption.

Housing

We do not have housing on site, but are aware of a couple rental options at nearby farms within 12km.

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

Must be Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident or have legal work permit for Canada. Those with relevant farm experience will be prioritized.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00-$23.50 per hour

Benefits

• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Neustadt, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience

• Farming: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person