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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