Organization: The Backyard Urban Farm Company
Website: http://www.bufco.ca
Location: Toronto, Ontario
The Backyard Urban Farm Company is a family-run organic vegetable
landscaping company that designs, installs, and maintains edible
gardens in homes, businesses, schools and other institutions
throughout the Toronto. Our miss
ion is to ignite people’s passion for
growing their own food, to educate ourselves and others about
self-sufficiency and food security, and to strive for responsible
stewardship of the planet.
We are looking for inspired, energetic, fun-loving and self-motivated
team players to join us on our quest to make the world a better place,
one beautiful garden at a time.
POSITION: Garden/Landscaping Intern (two positions), full or part time
as available
JOB DESCRIPTION:
A BUFCO intern will have the opportunity to assist in all aspects of
the day-to-day operations of this organic vegetable landscaping
company, including planting and maintaining vegetable and flower
gardens using sustainable practices, caring for plants and seedlings
in our greenhouse, attending farmers markets, assembling and
installing BUFCO designed cedar raised garden beds, and helping to
maintain BUFCO facilities and equipment. The successful candidate(s)
will be exposed to extraordinary learning opportunities, developing
their skills and knowledge in both organic vegetable gardening and
landscaping, under the guidance of skilled and experienced team
leaders.
SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS
• Passionate about growing food and the good food movement.
• Self-motivated and inspired to learn.
• Reliable, punctual, must be willing to maintain commitment
• Physically fit, strong and enjoys working outdoors in all weather
• Friendly and fun-loving approach to work and life.
This is an unpaid position. However the ideal candidate(s) may be
eligible for a youth subsidy if they are between the ages of 18 and
29.
To apply please send resume and cover letter to:
info@bufco.ca — no calls please.
Thank you for your interest in BUFCO. Only qualified applicants will
be contacted for an interview.