Garden Worker

ABOUT FELICITY FARM:

Felicity Farm is located 10 km east of Vanderhoof BC and supplies vegetables to the Vanderhoof farmers market and two farmers markets in Prince George. The farm is a 152 acre mixed farm with a 2 acre garden: mostly vegetables but also some herbs and cutflowers. We use a combination of greenhouses, mulches and row covers to optimize the summer growing season, and grow a wide variety of high value crops. We farm and garden holistically and organically as a matter of conviction although we are not certified organic.

Growing healthy food for our local community is what we love to do, and we are excited to be seeking two full time Garden Hands to join in the fun for the 2024 summer season. Gardening experience is an asset but not a requirement! On farm accommodation may be available if needed.

DESIRED QUALITIES:

• Good communication skills, and cooperative/collaborative nature
• Interested in vegetable growing and local food
• Hard working and able to efficiently work at a fast pace
• Organized, task oriented and detail oriented
• Able to work as part of a team and also able to work effectively when working alone
• Able to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Physical fitness, including standing, kneeling, bending and squatting for long periods of time. Able to lift 60 pounds.

JOB TASKS:

• Planting: preparation in the field, weeding, seeding, transplanting, irrigation
• Harvesting
• Post harvest: washing and packing vegetables, preparing for market
• Market: interacting with customers in a friendly and welcoming manner.

TO APPLY:

Please e-mail your resume and a cover letter to: felicity@felicityfarm.ca

Subject: Garden Worker

Deadline to apply: March 22nd, 2024.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 5.5 months

Salary: $17.50-$19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Vanderhoof, BC (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Vanderhoof, BC: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-22
Expected start date: 2024-05-06