Market Gardener

2 days ago

St Andrews, Canada Jonathan's Farm Full time

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR : Market Garden Workers (full-time or part-time)

Jonathan’s Farm is located 10 minutes north of Winnipeg and grows vegetables for CSA members and the Wolseley Farmers Market. We are committed to ecological farming practices and all our vegetables are grown naturally: no pesticides or herbicides prohibited by organic standards are used.

Jonathan’s Farm provides a unique opportunity for those interested in learning about and contributing to organic produce production, and provides both full and part time employment for qualified applicants. The Market gardener worker and field/greenhouse coordinators have similar duties, with the coordinator being responsible for managing the greenhouses and overseeing field activities.

Duties

Market garden worker:

- Under the supervision of the Farm Manager or Field/greenhouse lead, the market garden worker will:

- Undertake greenhouse tasks and seedling propagation
- Undertake weed management and pest control measures
- Set up and operate irrigation equipment
- Harvest and prepare vegetables for market and CSA
- Assist with Farmer’s Market and CSA pick up distribution

Position requirements (All positions):

- Ability to meet the physical requirements of agricultural work:

- Lift 50 pounds
- Complete 8 hours of continuous physical work
- Work in adverse weather when needed
- Interest in food production, sustainability
- Ability to adapt to demands of agricultural production (varied and changing tasks, weather, overtime hours if needed).
- Valid driver’s license
- Demonstrated ability to complete assigned tasks on schedule.
- Must be able to work weekends

What Jonathan’s Farm can offer you:

- Opportunity to gain skills in all aspects of organic vegetable production, distribution and sales at one of the most successful market gardens in Manitoba
- On-site accommodation for selected applicants may be available.
- Potential of advancement, permanent, full-time position with demonstrated ability

Hours and Duration:

- Hours to be negotiated - minimum 15 to maximum 40 hours. Because of the realities of agricultural work, flexibility to work additional hours, or changed hours will occasionally be requested.
- Start and End dates vary. April to November, term to be negotiated.
- Part time winter (Dec-March) employment may be available.

Salary and Benefits:
Market Gardener

Starting wage: $16 /hour + vacation pay. Employer is registered with Workers Compensation. To apply:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 5-8 months

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- St. Andrews, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-09-20

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