Farm hands

Résumé du poste

Perform hands-on organic farming tasks including seedling production, transplanting, and general crop maintenance during the spring. Handle fall harvesting of fruits and seeds, seed cleaning, and preparing fields for the off-season.

Détails du poste

Biodiverse seeds, Food resilience Seasonal Full-Time Position Multiple positions: Farm Hand Farm: Gaia Organic Seeds Location: Ottawa, Ontario Anticipated Length of Opportunity: April 1st to June 10th for spring transplanting, or 1st September to 31st October for Fall Harvest & Seed Cleaning. Summary Of Gaia Organics Seeds Gaia Organics Seeds is a small-scale organic seed company and seasonal nursery dedicated to organic growing practices, ecological stewardship, and community food resilience. We grow a diverse collection of vegetables, herbs, and flowers with a strong focus on biodiversity, soil health, and seed sovereignty. Spring is our most dynamic season — a time of seedling production, planting, and laying the foundation for the year’s crops. Opportunity We are seeking motivated, reliable & energetic farm hands to join our small but mighty team during the most vibrant stretch of the early days of the growing season. This is a hands-on role at the heart of our seed and plant production, supporting organic growing practices and helping bring thousands of seedlings to life. Key Responsibilities During Spring Seeding, transplanting, and caring for our seedlings Preparing beds and planting field crops Watering, weeding, mulching, and general crop maintenance Supporting light construction projects (trellising, bed prep, moving materials) Maintaining clean, organized, and efficient workspaces Occasional help with market or plant sale preparation Key Responsibilities During Fall Harvesting fruits / seeds Seed cleaning Putting fields to rest and cleaning workspaces You Might Be a Great Fit If You Enjoy early morning starts and working with the rhythm of the day Enjoy physical, outdoor work in all kinds of spring weather Are able to lift 40–50 lbs and stay active for full workdays Work well independently and as part of a small, collaborative team Have strong attention to detail, especially when working with seeds and seedlings Are punctual, dependable, and take pride in doing things thoroughly Have previous farm, garden, landscaping, nursery, harvesting or seed cleaning experience (an asset, not required) Feel aligned with organic, ecological, and regenerative agriculture values Assets Previous experience in farming, market gardening, landscaping, or nursery work Familiarity with hand tools and basic farm infrastructure Experience working in greenhouses and/or seed starting Interest in organic seed production or small-scale regenerative agriculture Requirements Availability to work full-time from April 1 to June 10 Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work Comfortable working in varying weather conditions Reliable transportation to and from the farm Positive attitude and willingness to learn Overview Type of Work: Full-time seasonal Expected Hours: 30-40 per week Compensation: 18$/h Weekdays, with some flexibility depending on weather and farm needs Anticipated Length of Opportunity: April 1st to June 10th for spring transplanting or 1st September to 31st October for Fall Harvest & Seed Cleaning. Apply by March 1st. How To Apply Please send us: A short introduction about yourself Your Resume with Any relevant experience (farm, garden, physical work, etc.) Your availability during the contract period Email: [email protected] Subject line: Gaia Organic Farm Hand Application Please mention you saw this at FoodWork.ca. We can’t wait to grow with you this spring.

Ce que vous ferez

Perform hands-on organic farming tasks including seedling production, transplanting, and general crop maintenance during the spring. Handle fall harvesting of fruits and seeds, seed cleaning, and preparing fields for the off-season.

Exigences

Candidates must be physically capable of lifting 40-50 lbs and working outdoors in varying weather conditions. Full-time availability for the specified seasonal contracts and reliable transportation to the farm are required.

Compétences indiquées

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• Production · Souhaitée
• collaborative · Souhaitée
• Cleaning · Souhaitée
• Souci du détail · Souhaitée
• contracts · Souhaitée
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• Reliable · Souhaitée
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• outdoor work · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Organic Growing
• Seed Production
• Transplanting
• Crop Maintenance
• Seed Cleaning
• Harvesting
• Greenhouse Work
• Regenerative Agriculture
• Hand Tool Operation
• Bed Preparation

Domaines d’emploi

• Agriculture
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Food & Beverage
• Manufacturing
• Trades