Farm
Organization: Wicklow Way http://www.WicklowWay.ca
Location: near Grafton, east of Cobourg, Ontario
The Field Supervisor is responsible for the production of vegetables
and fruits at Wicklow Way farm and readying such produce for CSA
shares and farmers markets.
The Field Supervisor reports to and takes direction and guidance from
the farm manager who is actively involved in the day-to-day farm
operations. The farm team consists of a mix of full time personnel and
co-op students. The Field Supervisor will lead the team in all duties
required to grow, harvest and prepare fresh fruits and vegetables for
market.
Wicklow Way strives to produce above average quality vegetables and
fruits and to exceed our customers’ expectations by providing a
positive food experience. The Field Supervisor supports this mission
through the cultivation of excellent produce.
Hours: This is a seasonal salaried position starting now to the end of
December with November and December being part time as required to
prepare for our Saturday farmers markets. The hours are 8:30am to
6:30pm from Monday to Friday and Saturdays are spent at a local
farmers market. There may be situations that could arise that require
the Field Supervisor to work extra hours based on fluctuations in
labour availability and/or weather conditions and he/she will be
compensated if such cases arise.
We will have rain days where we cannot work. We cannot pay you if you
do not work. During these times the work schedule may be adjusted so
that we all work our days off. Usually everyone is happy not to work
in extreme weather conditions and it has not proven to be a problem in
the past.
Benefits include workers compensation in case of injury.
The right person will love all aspects of farm work, fine detailed
seeding, weeding, cooking, and eating and is also approachable and
pleasant, a good communicator, easy to work with and enjoys the farm
lifestyle in all aspects. Details of the work involved include a
variety of tasks to ensure sufficient production to supply our CSA
shares as well as 5 farmers markets. Two to three years’ previous
experience working on an organic farm is required. The list below is a
good example of daily tasks though there is some room for additions:
• Seedling production
• Bed preparation
• Cultivation/weeding
• Transplanting
• Pest management
• Harvesting
• Seeding of cover crops
• Writing field reports
• Record keeping
• Managing and directing field workers
• Ability to drive farm vehicles for hauling seedlings, equipment and workers
• Ensuring The Mall is stocked on opening days
• Excellent customer service
• Working with volunteers
• Maintenance and cleaning of hand tools
• Attending farmers markets and CSA pick-up locations, if required
• It is imperative to have a good work ethic with high standards, good
morale and team spirit.
Salary will be negotiated depending on experience.
This position requires the candidate to be or have a:
• Valid drivers licence
• Basic computer skills
• Physically fit
• Strong work ethic
• Enthusiastic
• A team player with good leadership skills
• Able to work independently
• Willing to work in all weather conditions
• Some experience with a tractor & roto-tiller
• Appreciation of cooking and eating well
• A non-smoker
We are members of Canadian Organic Growers, the National Farmers Union
and Ecological Farmers of Ontario. You will learn from us everything
that we know and hopefully teach us a few things too.
How to apply: If this position is for you please tell me in a cover
letter what your goals and aspirations are and why you would like to
work at Wicklow Way farm. Please forward your cover letter, and a full
résumé along with personal and work references to:
elaina.asselin@WicklowWay.ca
Sorry, we can only accept applications from those who are legally able
to work in Canada.
