Waupoos Farm Groundskeeper and Animal Care
2 weeks ago
**Do you want a job that makes an impact?**
Waupoos Family Farm is a Catholic/Christian charity whose mission is to provide vacation opportunities for families living under the low-income cut-off who would otherwise not have the opportunity.
Set on 200 acres of beautiful farmland just south of the Ottawa airport, Waupoos Family Farm’s motto is “Pray, Work, Play”. Summer staff will have the opportunity to inspire and work closely with the low-income families who vacation at Waupoos.
The groundskeeper at Waupoos works to maintain the property - keeping it safe, operational, and clean. They enjoy working outdoors and with their hands and have skilled experience and willingness to learn new skills. They have a strong work ethic and are comfortable working individually and with others. They understand Waupoos’ mission and are kind and welcoming to vacationing families. Physical fitness and mechanical ability are important for this role.
Duties include:
- Attending to the daily care of farm animals and providing information to visiting children about the animals.
- Assisting with general facility maintenance, including painting and any necessary repairs to farm facilities, stalls and fences.
- They will work as part of the staff team to accomplish weekly cottage and lodge cleaning and laundry
- Welcoming and interacting with guests.
**Application Deadline March 21, 2025**
- Open to youth 16 -30 years of age; must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (funding requirement)
- **Interested applicants will need to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining how they meet the job requirements.**:
- Bilingualism is considered an asset (English, French, etc)
- Need own transportation; Waupoos is located 3km from the new Bowesville Train station
- Approximately 35 hours/week for 8-10 consecutive weeks; June 23 - August 30, 2025, Actual dates/hours are dependent upon funding.
- Workweek: Tuesday to Saturday
**Job Types**: Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 8-9 weeks
Pay: $17.20 per hour
Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- Are you a Canadian citizen or a landed immigrant? (funding requirement)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-03-21
Expected start date: 2025-06-23
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