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Job Opportunities at Wild Flight Farm

 

There are two main work seasons with some overlap. The summer growing season goes from mid to late April until early November and requires 10 full-time staff. The winter season (November to April) is mostly comprised of packing vegetables for markets requiring two full-time staff. See current job postings below.

 

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March 22nd, 2017
We are seeking 5 enthusiastic people to bring our organic farm team to 10 for
the 2017 growing season. If you have experience working outside in all weather
and have the interest and energy to help us grow a wide variety of organic vegetables,
please send us your resume and cover letter.

Be sure to review the "How to Apply" section below.

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Position: Organic Market Garden Grower/Packer

 

Duration: Late April to early November

Must be able to commit to working full-time to the end of October.

 

Description: The work varies from week to week but will include transplanting, weeding, harvesting, preparation of produce for market. Experience is an asset but we are happy to train people with a positive attitude who are keen to learn new skills.

This work is best suited for people who are:

  • physically fit
  • enjoy working outdoors
  • are comfortable bending down and kneeling for extended periods of time
  • are alright getting their hands dirty
  • enjoy working as part of a team
  • can maintain a positive attitude despite the adverse conditions that all farmers face: mud, bugs, heat, rain, etc.
  • and truly believe that growing organic food is important work!

Schedule: Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 3:00pm with a half hour for lunch. During July and August, we add an extra hour per day by starting earlier (6am - 3pm).

 

Accommodation: Applicants should live, or be prepared to re-locate to, within a 30 minute commute of the farm location in Mara. That includes the communities of Salmon Arm, Enderby, Grindrod or Sicamous.

 

Remuneration: The starting wage is $15.50/hour. Additionally there will be a $1/hr raise/review at 3 months. Free organic vegetables available to take home at the end of each day is another benefit of employment on our organic vegetable farm.

 

How to apply: Send your resume to Hermann Bruns by emailing Hermann(a)WildFlightFarm.ca (Replace "(a)" with "@") or fax (250-838-6330).  Please include a cover letter describing your motivation to apply for this job and the specific skills/experience you have that match the work description and would prepare you for the challenges of organic vegetable growing.


Find out more:  Newsletters posted to the Wild Flight facebook page contain more photos and descriptions of work on the farm.

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