Ever thought about becoming a farmer? Here’s a job that will help you gain valuable experience! As a production assistant at Our Little Farm, you will learn to grow 40 different types of vegetables as well as a few fine herbs.
The work will be diversified and will include:
1) Greenhouse work: Starting and managing seedlings.
2) Field work soil preparation, transplantation, use of small machinery, weed control, etc.
3) Harvest and assembly of CSA baskets
4) Sells & contact with clients (on occasion): CSA basket deliveries, farmers’ market and participation in farm open-house days.
QUALIFICATIONS
– Interest in becoming a farmer
– Good physical condition
– Ability to work well with others
– Ease with the public
– Prior farm experience or training in agriculture is an asset (but is not required)
– Bilingualism is an asset
– Driver’s license
JOB DETAILS
– Start/End Date: 18 weeks from May until the end of August (possibility of part-time work in September and October)
– Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 35 hours/weeks
– Wage: 10$/h, minus deductions (EI, 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 from Ottawa where housing can easily be found.
ABOUT US
Our Little Farm (http://www.ourlittlefarm.ca) is a young & dynamic farm that grows 40 different types of certified organic vegetables in Hull and Ottawa through Community Supported Agriculture (weekly baskets) and Farmers’ Markets. Our Little Farm is located at the Plateforme agricole de l’Ange-Gardien (http://www.demarretafermebio.com), 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.
TO APPLY:
Send your cv and cover letter to: jim@ourlittlefarm.ca
APPLY NOW: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Applications will continue to be received until a suitable candidate is found. Only suitable candidates will be contacted.