Position: Assistant Farm
Manager
Organization: Cropthorne Farm
Location: Delta, Greater Vancouver BC
Manager
Organization: Cropthorne Farm
Location: Delta, Greater Vancouver BC
Assistant
Farm Manager
Farm Manager
Full-time,
Year Round
Year Round
An
award winning leader in market vegetable farming in BC, Cropthorne Farm is a 15
acre, year round certified organic market vegetable farm located on Westham
Island near Ladner, BC. We sell our produce year round at 4 weekly farmers
markets in Vancouver and Ladner, at our farmstand, through our 3 seasonal CSA
programs serving 175 members and to top Vancouver restaurants. We are
passionate young farmers who love what we do and are excited to share our knowledge
with others.
award winning leader in market vegetable farming in BC, Cropthorne Farm is a 15
acre, year round certified organic market vegetable farm located on Westham
Island near Ladner, BC. We sell our produce year round at 4 weekly farmers
markets in Vancouver and Ladner, at our farmstand, through our 3 seasonal CSA
programs serving 175 members and to top Vancouver restaurants. We are
passionate young farmers who love what we do and are excited to share our knowledge
with others.
We
are seeking an individual with previous vegetable farming experience who is
ready to take the next step and lead the day to day operations of the farm. The
successful applicant has a passion for agriculture, is process oriented, works
well in a fast paced environment, has excellent communication and leadership
skills, is detail oriented and committed to quality.
are seeking an individual with previous vegetable farming experience who is
ready to take the next step and lead the day to day operations of the farm. The
successful applicant has a passion for agriculture, is process oriented, works
well in a fast paced environment, has excellent communication and leadership
skills, is detail oriented and committed to quality.
Key
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- In
conjunction with the Farm Manager prepares weekly harvest plan and work
schedule. - Ensures
tasks are completed in accordance with the weekly work schedule. - Provides
daily feedback to Farm Manager on all aspects of the farm operation. - Leads
the Field Team by example ensuring quality and productivity targets are
met. - Ensures
that all farm operations are conducted in compliance with worker safety
and food safety standards. - Ensures
basic routine equipment and facility maintenance is conducted to ensure
safe operating conditions and food safety compliance.
Qualifications
- Minimum
of 1 year vegetable farm experience - Class
5 drivers license - Fluent
in English - Physically
capable of carrying out tasks which require the ability to bend for long
periods of time, lift up to 20Kg. - Ability
to commit to a flexible work schedule with some extended hours and weekend
work. - Strong
communication, interpersonal and leadership skills - Must
have reliable means of transport.
For
additional information on responsibilities and qualifications please download
and view the full Assistant Farm Manager Job Description on our
website.
additional information on responsibilities and qualifications please download
and view the full Assistant Farm Manager Job Description on our
website.
Position
Details
Details
- This
is a full-time year round position starting in Early 2017 - Work
schedule – Monday to Friday 40 to 50 hours/week with flexibility to permit
weekend work - Compensation
– we offer competitive remuneration commensurate with experience
To
apply
apply
Please
email your cover letter and resume to:
lydia @cropthornefarm.com*
by December 1, 2016
email your cover letter and resume to:
lydia @cropthornefarm.com*
by December 1, 2016
Only
applicants that are currently legally able to work in Canada need apply.
applicants that are currently legally able to work in Canada need apply.
Cropthorne
Farm Ltd
4362
Tamboline Road
Delta BC V4K 3N2
Phone: 604 910 5803
info @cropthornefarm.com*
http://www.cropthornefarm.com
Farm Ltd
4362
Tamboline Road
Delta BC V4K 3N2
Phone: 604 910 5803
info @cropthornefarm.com*
http://www.cropthornefarm.com
