About us:

Natural Collective is situated just 30 minutes South of Winnipeg, MB. We are a small farm with 4 acres of diversified and ecologically grown vegetables, fruit and herbs. We are a CSA farm, a Market Garden and Wholesaler. We are a collective of three, first generation farmers: Ari, Adam & Nick. Together we work to provide good, nourishing, flavorful food to our community while tending to the health of our soil and expanding the biodiversity on our land. We use practices such as crop rotation and low-tillage in order to achieve these goals, and we do not use toxic fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides.

Job:

This season we are looking to add 2 more full time Field Workers to our growing crew

Farming can be HARD work both physically and mentally, but it is also rewarding work. We expect all applicants are aware of the physical requirements of the job and will take steps to keep their body healthy throughout the season. It is important for staff to let us know if they ever feel unsafe in a task or need help.

Skills Required/ Desired Qualities:

• A positive attitude and motivated to learn and improve

• Strong work ethic and ability to excel in a fast paced environment

• Physically fit (able to work standing, kneeling, bending, heavy lifting & be able to repeatedly do so)

• Willingness to work in variable weather conditions (sun, rain, heat, cold & amongst bugs)

• Strong attention to detail

• Self motivated, good problem solver

• Efficient, reliable, consistent, and punctual

• Willing to work some markets (Wed/Thurs/Sat)

• Some experience with or knowledge of food production, soil, landscaping, farm equipment use are definitely considered an asset but not required

• Must have reliable transportation to and from farm

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Farm Duties:

• Transplanting

• Bed prep

• Weed management (weeding with hands, hoe, etc.)

• Building and maintaining field infrastructure (trellis’, row cover, landscape fabric)

• Fertilizing crops

• Harvesting and processing

• Seed starting and tending

• landscaping and site maintenance (lawn mowing, weed whacking)

• Potential additional tasks: farmers market staff

We cannot stress enough that this job is hard work! It is physically demanding! And it does require a lot of energy. Please be honest with yourself and your capabilities before applying for this job.

Duration/Hours:

Start beginning of May and work until the end of October *

*These dates are flexible and weather dependent- if you are a student then we may be able to work with your return to school schedule

You will be expected to work Monday-Friday, generally for 8 hours a day. We usually do 8am-4pm but may start the season doing 9am-5pm

Market shifts (if needed) would be Wednesday 2:30-8:30, Thursday 1-6, Saturdays 7am-2:30. If you do market shifts we would adjust your regular hours accordingly

Wage:

We offer a starting wage of $17/hour. Our staff also receive a full 15 week CSA share (value of $475) plus additional vegetables throughout the season.

Staff are entitled to a 30 min lunch break plus two 15 min breaks throughout the day. We have a small break room with fridge, microwave and coffee maker for staff use.

Please send your cover letter and resume to naturalcollectivecsa@gmail.com

We will be conducting interviews in March

This ad will be up until all positions are filled