Website https://bluehouseorganics.ca/ Blue House Organics Farm
Good, honest work in the beautiful Pemberton Valley.
A beautiful organic farm in the Pemberton Valley, Blue House Organics, needs help getting this seasons’ crop planted. They have openings for 8 farm workers who can start right away and don’t mind getting their hands dirty – literally!
This is a great opportunity to work outdoors for the next 4-6 weeks or even all summer long. Schedule is flexible and wage is $25/hr based with prior experience plus a $500 BONUS at the end of the planting project for hard workers.
About the Role:
- Shifts are Monday – Friday from 8am to 5pm with plenty of breaks.
- Flexible schedule, working 3-5 days a week (full time is preferred).
- Starting immediately until planting is complete in 4-6 weeks with an opportunity to stay until fall if interested.
- Beautiful organic farm in Pemberton where you can learn about growing and harvesting beautiful organic veggies: kale, broccoli, broccolini & beats.
- Affordable Housing is available on the farm: $200/week for a shared room or $250/week for a private room.
- Excellent wage at $25/hour for those with at least one season of planting experience.
- Newbies receive $20/hour training wage and $22/hour after 10 shifts.
- Bonus of up to $500 available for hard workers who stay until the planting season is completed.
The Perfect Candidate:
- Prior planting or farming experience is beneficial
- A passion for organic farming is ideal!
- Experience with basic farm equipment and driving tractors also beneficial.
- Enjoys working outdoors in any weather and getting hands dirty.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Physically capable of working on their feet for long periods of time.
- Friendly, hard-working and happy to pitch in where needed.
- Must wear water-proof clothing that is okay getting dirty with tall boots, hats, gloves and sun protection .
Responsibilities Include:
- Planting seeds in the field primarily.
- May also include assisting with soil preparation, operating farm equipment and preparing beds with tractors.
- Some heavy lifting and general farm labouring may be required.
- Outdoors and on your feet most of the day.
- Help out with general farm hand duties as required.
