Organization: Sky Harvest
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Sky Harvest is Canada’s first certified organic, urban farm. Our work
transforms the urban landscape, improves access to hea
lthy produce and provides
a place of community, education and work for local residents. Our current focus
is growing microgreens and delivering them by bicycle to Vancouver’s top chefs
and grocery stores. We are looking for candidates with a strong sense of social
and environmental responsibility, interested in joining our team of dedicated
employees and volunteers whose unique talents shape Sky Harvest’s development.
Our day-to-day activities are driven by three core values:
• Lead by example: Providing a strong example of corporate social
responsibility in business
• Inspire and assist: Spur the adoption of sustainability principles into
others’ operations whenever feasible
• Innovate: Use innovation to move society towards sustainability and
thrive-ability
Farm Operations Manager Position
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Active participation in harvesting
• Delivery (by bicycle) of our microgreens to our fine chefs.
• Oversee planting, watering and general maintenance of our operations. Duties
include moving soil around, cleaning the growing area and equipment.
• Participation in recruiting new business and sales growth
QUALIFICATIONS
• Strong cycling skills are required
• Interest in urban agriculture activities and passionate about sustainability
and local food systems
• Fun and easygoing personality
• Ability to work quickly, pay attention to small details and carry on a
conversation simultaneously
• Ability to work independently
• Exhibits reliability and commitment to organization
• Must be able to perform physical labour on a daily basis
• The candidate must have their own bike and be very comfortable pulling a
small delivery trailer as well.
• Preference given to those with knowledge of bike maintenance and repair
skills or willingness to learn.
• Ability to perform bike deliveries of our products in all weather conditions.
(Remember Vancouver experiences lots of rain!)
• Farming, gardening or experience working with your hands considered an asset
IMPORTANT DETAILS
• 1 Full-time position available (30-35 hours weekly). Length of days varies
depending on work-load. Work days are Wednesday-Sunday (potential flexibility-
however Wednesday and Fridays a must).
• Start time: Immediate/ Flexible
• Pay: Starting pay is $13/hr + weekly microgreens
APPLICATION:
Please submit an introduction of yourself, why you think you would be a good
fit with us, a resume and any questions you may have about us or the position
to:
aaron@skyharvest.ca
