No Longer Available - Vegetable Farm Worker
We are an organic vegetable farm growing approximately 50 different crops using organic growing practices. We feed local families through our weekly summer Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) bag program.
We are looking for three seasonal full-time Vegetable Farm Workers to join our team for the 2027 growing season.
Positions Available
2 positions: April 6, 2027 – November 12, 2027
1 position: May 28, 2027 – October 1, 2027
Hours: 40–60 hours per week, with flexible hours that may include evenings and weekends.
Qualifications & Requirements
No formal education required
Previous farm or agricultural experience is an asset
English or Spanish required
Comfortable working in a bilingual workplace
Valid driver’s licence is an asset
Transferable skills that can be applied to farm work are an asset
Strong attention to detail and good hand-eye coordination
Good judgement, flexibility and the ability to work as part of a team
This is a physically demanding outdoor position.
Candidates must be comfortable with:
Heavy lifting and hauling
Standing and walking for extended periods
Frequent bending, crouching and kneeling
Working at a fast pace while maintaining attention to detail
Working outdoors in all weather conditions, including peak summer heat
Working in wet, damp and dusty conditions
Working in refrigerated/cooler environments
Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends when required
Job Duties
Farm workers will assist with a variety of tasks throughout the growing season, including:
Planting, transplanting and seeding
Weeding and crop maintenance
Irrigating crops and using and maintaining irrigation systems
Harvesting and packing vegetables
Examining and sorting produce for quality while working efficiently
Greenhouse work
Weed, pest and disease control
Field cleanup, including removal and storage of irrigation equipment and reusable mulches
Field, building and general farm maintenance
Other duties related to the day-to-day operation of the farm
The work is varied and hands-on, and successful candidates should be prepared to contribute wherever needed throughout the growing season.