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Agricultural (Farm Employee)
We have a summer student position available.
This position is for someone who is looking to begin a career or life in food production or farming, who is under the age of 30, who can work 30 plus hours per week.
This role will provide an excellent opportunity to learn about most aspects of running a market garden and agritourism farm. Please see below for job description and basic list of duties.
Starting wage $18.00/hr.
Join Our Team
ALL applicants are bound by the terms and conditions of the Ontario Summer Jobs Program.
1. Must be between the ages of 15 - 30,
2. Must be eligible to work in Ontario, and
3. Must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or a refugee as described by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. International students are NOT eligible.
4. Must meet all requirements from the Ontario Student Program
Looking for motivated, positive, and passionate individual to be a part of the team at our farm. Positive attitude and being outgoing are key qualities we are looking for. This job is part of the Government of Ontario Summer Jobs Program and must meet their requirements.
Never worked on a farm? No problem! We will train you! :)
Job Requirements:
- Great customer service skills; Knowledgeable on all products and services we offer; Adherence to a dress code
- Must be between the ages of 15 to 30.
- Must be legally able to work in Ontario, Canada.
-Must meet the government requirements
- Must be able to work for extended periods in the sun.
- Must be able to lift 25 kilograms (55 pounds) unassisted.
- Must be able to work independently.
- May be asked to work at varying times during the day; given weather and other circumstances, under exceptional circumstances you may be asked to stay for the duration of events.
- May be asked to work on long weekends or statutory holidays and be expected to work.
- Must have a means of transportation to and from the job site.
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Field work including compost spreading, weeding, direct seeding, and transplanting, planting, tending, replacing, and picking plants
Harvesting, washing, and packing vegetables
Harvesting lavender
Landscaping / Garden Planning
Landscape care and maintenance
Maintaining clean and organized workstations
Pruning tomatoes and cucumbers etc
Pest management and soil health applications
Kitchen prep and preserving harvest for winter use
Attending and working events on the farm
Working with guests
Working with customers, conducting sales
Giving tours of the farm
Selling goods in the store
Compliance of company safety procedures.
Long periods in the sun
Long periods in heat
More information available at the job interview
Ideal Candidate:
- Computer skills
- Positive attitude
- Passionate
- Outgoing
- Personable
- Works well with others / Team player
-Interested in agritourism farming
-Can work independently
-Previous experience (with references)
We are an equal opportunity employer and value inclusivity. 🏳️🌈
First time working on a farm? NO PROBLEM! We will train you. We look forward to having you join our team. You will be working alongside other team members and you will be working closely with the owner to implement our farms best practices assessment program
position is dependent on funding.
Apply Now
Send Resume to info@purplehaven.ca Subject line Summer Student Position
