Organic Herb

Overview:
We are seeking someone who is highly motivated, and who has skills with work related farming and tree care. We will provide mentoring and work with you.

Location:
between Brantford & Hamilton ON & on the rail trail

Housing:
Optional rental (furnished suite) / we may be able to help you with relocating

Eligibility:
Canadian citizen, permanent resident or refugee, 30 years or younger

Term: 20-28-week full-time contract, starts in May 2024

Are you a couple? could be combined with one of these positions
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Are you interested in helping with conservation, agri-tourism and farming?_

Hearts Content Organic Farm is a small organic farm along the rail trail, that specializes in herbs, farmstay and conservation.

Richard is a retired naturopathic doctor who specializes in herbs, wildcraft and making value added herbal products (salves, lip balms, dried herbs).

We also focus on conservation (restoring wetlands, and planting shelterbelts, mini-forest and pollinators).

We are very dedicated to:
- fostering an inclusive community, particularly migrant farm workers, people with disabilities, seniors, and First Nations, and
- protecting farmland, natural areas, and water resources.

You would be involved in helping with the following:

• planting, cultivating & harvesting organic crops

- wildcrafting - harvesting and drying herbs,
- making value added products such as dried herbs, salves & lip balms,
- helping with caring for the grounds, campsites and farmstay units,
- planting and caring for trees and shrubs
- birding and plant walks,
- sorting and redistributing organic food,
- work to protect farmland, natural areas and water, and
- outreach and social media.

We are seeking someone who is highly motivated, and who has skills with work related farming and tree care. We will provide mentoring and work with you.

Application Details:

- must be legally allowed to work in Canada (a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or refugee),
- include a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position and any relevant experience, and
- provide two work references.

This is a physically demanding job at times.
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Term:
Start in May, 20-28 weeks full time
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Eligibility:
Must be between 18 & 30 years old.
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Pay:$18-20/hour, 35 hours/week (includes private apartment / to be discussed)
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Benefits: organic fruit, vegetables & eggs, discount on herbal products, 4% vacation pay
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Schedule:flexible 7-hour day shift, Monday to Friday, occasional weekends
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Assets:Spanish speaking, experience with driving a tractor, comfortable using small tools and equipment, driver's license
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Experience:1 year of related work
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Ability to commute or relocate
before starting work (required).

To Apply:

Questions? Text

Pay:
$18.00-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brantford, ON N3T 5M1: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employerprovided relocation package (required)

Application question(s):

• What experience do you have with planting trees and doing conservation related work?

Experience:

- organic farming: 1 year (required)

Work Location:
In person

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