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 healthy produce and provides
a place of community, education and work for loc
al 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
AVAILABLE POSITION:
Bike Delivery/ Farm Assistant Contract Position
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Delivery (by bicycle) of our microgreens to our fine chefs. We have a unique
trailer system that is compatible with most bikes
• Active participation in harvesting
• Planting, watering and general maintenance of our operations. Duties include
moving soil around, cleaning the growing area and equipment.
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.
• 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
• Part/Full-time Contract position available (16 to 40 hours weekly for 6
months minimum). Work Days are Sunday-Saturday (work week flexibility- however
Wednesday and Fridays a must).
• Start time: Immediate/ Flexible
• Pay: Starting pay is $12/hr + weekly microgreens (benefits available after 6
months)
APPLICATION:
To be considered for this position you must fill our Bike Delivery application
found in the link below:
Application Here
Please submit an introduction of yourself and why you would think you could be
a good fit with us, a resume and any questions you may have about us or the
position to: aaron (@) skyharvest.ca
