Job Description
Ever thought about being a farmer? Here’s a job that will help you gain valuable experience on a farm. Under the supervision of the farmer and our farm manager, you will help us produce over 35 different types of organic vegetables and participate in many aspects of running of a farm, such as:
Harvesting, washing and packing vegetables: for our CSA boxes and our farmer’s market.
Greenhouse work: preparation of seeding mix, seeding and potting up.
Field work: transplanting, weeding, pruning, irrigation and pest control.
Farmer’s Market: Setting-up our kiosk, sales & customer service, and restocking inventory.
Qualifications
Belief in the values of Organic Agriculture
Good physical condition
Ability to work well with others
Ease with the public and co-workers
Bilingualism is an asset but not required
Driver’s license is an asset but not required
A good attitude and sense of humour
Job Details
Start/End Date: 18 weeks, end of April to end of August
Work Schedule: 40-44 hours/week: Monday to Friday, and a half day every other Saturday
Wage: $10.55/hour, minus deductions (EI, QPP, QPIP, etc.)
Lodging & Transportation
Unfortunately, housing is not possible at the farm. However, the farm is minutes away from Buckingham, 25 min from Gatineau and 40 minutes North East of Ottawa where housing can easily be found.
About Us
Our Little Farm is a young & dynamic farm that grows 35 different types of local, certified organic vegetables. We offer organic vegetable baskets (Community Supported Agriculture) in Hull and Ottawa and also sell our vegetables at Ottawa’s Main Farmers’ Market. Our Little Farm is located at the Plate-forme agricole de l’Ange-Gardien, an innovative farm incubator project that enables young farmers to start their farm business on rented land. We want to help train the next generation of farmers. We also believe that the best way for someone to become a farmer is to work on a farm. That’s why we seek to offer a stimulating experience and aim to share our knowledge as much as possible. Check out our farm video: Youtube
To Apply
APPLY NOW: We will review resumes as we receive them and usually do interviews via video conference. Send your cover letter and resumé to Jim at:
jim@ourlittlefarm.ca
Only suitable candidates will be contacted.