Position: Vegetable Farm Worker
Start Date: Mid May 2022
End Date: Mid October 2022 (negotiable)
30 hours/week $17/hour plus access to vegetables
About Our Farm:
Soil Mates Farm is a first-generation mixed vegetable farm, in our eighth season of operation in beautiful Barss Corner, Nova Scotia. We are passionate about feeding ourselves, our community and our soil.
Job Description & Responsibilities:
We are seeking candidates interested in expanding their knowledge and understanding of organic farming and food production. Individuals who are self-motivated, able to successfully communicate as part of a team and are willing to engage in physical work outdoors in all conditions with a positive attitude are best suited. Successful candidates are expected to assist with a broad range of tasks including but not limited to: weeding, transplanting, harvesting, post-harvest handling, and a variety of other tasks throughout the course of the season.
Required Qualifications/Skills:
If you are looking for accommodations in the area, there are some rental options we can provide.
Preference will be given to candidates who are unemployed and Canadian citizen or permanent resident legally entitled to work in Canada and are a Nova Scotia resident as the position is funded through the START program.
To apply please send a cover letter and resume to soilmatescoop@gmail.com.
Start Date: Mid May 2022
End Date: Mid October 2022 (negotiable)
30 hours/week $17/hour plus access to vegetables
About Our Farm:
Soil Mates Farm is a first-generation mixed vegetable farm, in our eighth season of operation in beautiful Barss Corner, Nova Scotia. We are passionate about feeding ourselves, our community and our soil.
Job Description & Responsibilities:
We are seeking candidates interested in expanding their knowledge and understanding of organic farming and food production. Individuals who are self-motivated, able to successfully communicate as part of a team and are willing to engage in physical work outdoors in all conditions with a positive attitude are best suited. Successful candidates are expected to assist with a broad range of tasks including but not limited to: weeding, transplanting, harvesting, post-harvest handling, and a variety of other tasks throughout the course of the season.
Required Qualifications/Skills:
- Self-motivated
- Willing to work outdoors in all weather
- Punctual
- Previous experience working in a fast pace environment is an asset.
- Previous experience in agriculture, particularly organic agriculture is an asset.
- Previous experience doing outdoor and/or manual labour also an asset, but if you have a willingness to learn we will train you!
If you are looking for accommodations in the area, there are some rental options we can provide.
Preference will be given to candidates who are unemployed and Canadian citizen or permanent resident legally entitled to work in Canada and are a Nova Scotia resident as the position is funded through the START program.
To apply please send a cover letter and resume to soilmatescoop@gmail.com.