Organic Vegetable Farm Worker

**Do you have a strong desire to grow nourishing food for your community while having a positive impact on the environment?**

**Are you seeking a fulfilling and rewarding job that allows you to work in a beautiful natural setting and be physically active?**

**Would you like to work alongside like-minded individuals who are passionate about organic farming and are committed to creating a fun and inclusive work environment?**

**A Unique Learning Opportunity**

Diversified vegetable farming requires an immense amount of knowledge that is often underestimated. As farmers who have benefited from hands-on learning from other farmers, as well as classroom time, we make an effort to provide on-the-job training and mentorship tailored to your personal interests. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to become a better grower and entrepreneur.

**A Little About Heartbeet**

Heartbeet Farm is a small-scale vegetable operation run by David Mazur-Goulet and Kate Garvie. The primary focus is on feeding 85 families in Kanata and North Augusta through our CSA vegetable box program from July to December. We also sell through our online store and a seasonal Farmers’ Market.

The majority of farm work is done at the hand-scale. We use human power and hand tools for planting, weeding, and weekly harvests throughout the season. A four-wheel tractor is used for bed-prep, cover cropping, and some of the large fall harvests. We are Certified Organic by Pro-Cert.

We are a values-driven farm working with our community towards a resilient, equitable local food system. Visit our website, heartbeetfarm.ca, to learn more about us.

**What the Job Entails**

As a team member at Heartbeet Farm, you'll have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of the farm operation throughout the season:

- Spring_
- Greenhouse propagation
- Bed preparation and amending
- Transplanting and direct seeding
- Summer_
- Weeding
- Harvesting
- Washing and packing
- Fall_
- Bulk harvests (potatoes, squash, carrots etc.)
- Farm Cleanup
- FUN

If you love the outdoors, working at a fast pace, and checking things off the to-do lists, you'll thrive in this role. As a growing farm operation, you’ll get to contribute to building farm infrastructure and systems while working with a team with over 16 years of market gardening experience.

**More About this Position**
- Hourly wage is $20.00
- Starts April 28th and goes until October 24, 2025 with possibility of extension
- Hours per week will depend on part-time vs full-time status. Full-time is a maximum of 35 hours/week, Monday to Friday (7 hours/day).
- Private on-farm housing is available for $425/month

**Some of the Perks**:

- 2 paid sick days for F/T positions (pro-rated for P/T)
- 5 vacation days for F/T positions (pro-rated for P/T)
- $200 workwear stipend
- A CSA vegetable box

**Top Reasons You Should Apply**
- Become a vegetable-growing ninja to feed yourself and your community
- Gain experience with farm equipment, including a Kubota tractor with a loader and a gas-powered BCS walk-behind tractor
- Boost your knowledge of running a farm and small business
- Benefit from David and Kate’s open and transparent knowledge-sharing ethos

**About the Area**

Heartbeet is a 20 to 30 minute drive from the towns of Brockville, Merrickville, Kemptville, and Prescott — a fantastic spot for those who love the outdoors and the arts. The Rideau Canal and Lakes system offers many opportunities for hiking, swimming, boating, fishing, and other outdoor activities. The area is home to a vibrant farming community that supports local food systems and sustainable agriculture. The farm is also conveniently located close to major cities such as Ottawa (50 minutes) and Kingston (70 minutes), making it easy to access urban amenities while enjoying a peaceful rural lifestyle.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 - 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-04-28