Market Garden Field Crew - 6-Month Contract

We are proud to be one of North America’s largest integrated master-planned community homebuilders having built over 28,000 new homes and condominiums in 25+ years. We are committed to building excellence and in creating communities that are well located, rich in amenities and full of life. We are proud of our history and excited about our future as we continue to realize our vision to provide families and individuals with a place they can truly call home.
Your Impact at Empire
As a valued team member of our Market Garden Field Crew, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of Empire’s Canfield Regenerative Farm in Canfield, ON. Your primary responsibility will be to support the cultivation, maintenance and harvesting of our Market Garden, catering to our Community Support Agriculture (CSA) program and farm visitors.
Role Location & Scheduling
This full-time seasonal role spans from the beginning of May to the end of October. Located among picturesque landscapes in Canfield, Ontario, our regenerative farm offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in sustainable agriculture practices.
What we are looking for:

• Previous farming, landscaping, or related experience
• Passion for organic produce, agriculture, and sustainability
• Love for the outdoors – ability to work in all kinds of weather conditions

Bonus if you have these skills:

• Education in organic agriculture or regenerative farming practices
• Problem solving skills specific to crop production
• Ability to apply generally known methods of pest management

What you’ll be doing each day

• Field work including compost spreading, weeding, direct seeding, and transplanting
• Harvesting & washing vegetables
• Assisting with weekly packing of custom CSA share orders
• Maintaining clean and organized workstations
• Pruning and trellising hoophouse tomatoes and cucumbers
• Pest management and irrigation
• Kitchen prep and preserving harvest for winter use

Why you’ll love Empire
Joining Empire isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about forging a meaningful connection with the work you do. Just as every nail driven and every beam laid sets the stage for creating a home, at Empire, we believe our employees lay the foundation for us to do great work and Create Communities and Experiences That Matter.
Here are some exclusive offerings at Empire that we are really excited about- and we think you’ll appreciate too:

• Join a company that believes your time outside of work is just as important as your time inside work.
• Play a vital role in shaping the future of our organic farm while promoting sustainable farming practices.
• Make a positive impact on our farm while having the opportunity to implement innovative solutions to drive positive change

Who we are
We are one of North America’s largest private homebuilders, with locations in Ontario, Texas, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Tennessee. Our Purpose is to Create Communities & Experiences That Matter for our homeowners and each member of our team.
There is no set path at Empire; we offer you the opportunity to build your career in ways you never imagined. Your experiences at Empire will take you where you want to grow.
Ready to join us?
If you’re passionate about sustainable agriculture and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you! Submit your resume by Monday, April 8th. Our Talent Team will review your application and if selected, interviews will be conducted on-site during the week of April 15th -19th. This position will start on Monday, May 6th.
Empire Communities will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of this job. Empire Communities is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local laws.