Junior Farmer

Location: Burlington, ON
Position Type: Part-timePay: $18 per hour

**At Everyday Micros Farm**
Everyday Micros Farm is a small indoor urban farm dedicated to producing high-quality, nutrient-rich microgreens, herbs and edible flowers year-round growing for professional chefs, home cooks and health specialists in Burlington, ON.

**About the role**
We are a small but nimble team looking for some additional help planting and harvesting at our farm. You will work day to day with our full-time junior farmer to get tasks done.

**This role is for you if**:

- Like to move-this job requires being on your feet, lifting trays, and staying active
- Take pride in a job well done and don’t cut corners
- Energized by a fast-paced environment and like to keep busy
- You’re a team player but can stay focused and self-directed when needed
- Show up on time, ready to work, with a great attitude
- Experience in farming, gardening, kitchens, or physical labour is a plus—but not required

**What you’ll do**:
**Microgreens, herbs and edible Flower cultivation**: Assist in the planting, watering, and harvesting of microgreens using hydroponic and/or soil-based growing methods. Our outdoor growing in the summer will require plant bed maintenance.

**Crop maintenance**: Observe and report on the health and growth of microgreens, identify and address any pest or disease issues, and ensure optimal growing conditions. Maintain high quality standards for all of our products.

**Seed Sowing**: Help sow seeds in trays or mixing growing mediums according to planting schedules and production requirements.

**Harvesting and packaging**: Harvest microgreens at the peak of freshness, carefully handle and package them for delivery to customers while maintaining product quality and presentation.

**Cleaning and sanitization**: Support maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards in the growing area, including washing trays, equipment, and work surfaces.

**Follow Farm Procedures**: Follow established safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others as well as developing systems to help with team efficiency

**To succeed in this role you must be able to do the following**
- Prepare soil into trays in a efficiently (Prepare 1 tray on average every 30 seconds)
- Measure and weigh all seeds in 1.5 hour for a planting session
- Can wash 75 trays in an hour
- Be on your feet for whole shift
- this is an active job
- Heavy lifting of up to 60lbs.
- Have a great attitude
- You’re a team player but can stay focused and self-directed when needed
- Can prioritize your time and take initiative to help the team

**Availability Needed**
Your shift may be scheduled on Monday - Friday between the hours of 9am-5pm

**In the interview, you should be able to demonstrate these qualifications**
- Must be eligible to legally work in Canada
- You must be able to get yourself to the farm location on time ready to work
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
- Previous experience in agriculture, horticulture, or a related field is preferred but not required
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions accurately.
- Effective communication and ability to work as a team
- Experience in farming, gardening, kitchens, or physical labour is a plus but not required

**Everyday Micros Farm Core Values**
At our farm, we believe success comes from aligning with nature, communicating with honesty, and solving problems with creativity. If you’re someone who embraces collaboration, has a great attitude, and embraces teamwork, we want you on board.

**How to Apply**:
**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 30 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person