Organic & regenerative veggie farming

FIELD CREW – MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE 

Hiring: Field Crew – full-time & part-time positions
Farm: Vive Le Veg Farm
Location: Ladner, Delta BC (accessible by public transit)

WHO IS VIVE LE VEG 

Vive Le Veg Farm is a small mixed vegetable farm located in Ladner just 25 km outside of Vancouver, with access to public transit. Our location is a great option for people living in the city who want to escape, work outside, and grow delicious food.  

This season we are growing about 1.5 acres of mixed vegetables following organic and regenerative practices. We grow a large variety of crops including tomatoes, peppers, salad greens, edible flowers, radicchio and much more. 

Since the farm started in 2021 we have learned so much and expanded the space that we grow on every year. Vive Le Veg sells to a number of great restaurants in the Vancouver area. We are lucky to be able to work alongside so many talented, dedicated, and hard working folks in the food industry. Because of these great relationships we do not have to sell at farmers markets or through a CSA, which helps us streamline our harvesting and growing processes – as well as not working weekends at farmers markets! 

HOW DO WE FARM? 

As we continue to grow as a farm, we are slowly adding on more space each year. We don’t want to grow just for growth's sake, we will never be the biggest farm and are happy about that. Our focus is on producing unique, delicious and nutritious food, while actively working to improve soil health and the biodiversity of our surrounding ecosystems. We enjoy tending to a smaller acreage in a slower and more intentional manner. With that being said the farm is a fast paced work environment, we grow a lot of food on our small farm and we pay close attention to the quality of crops coming out.  

The crops we produce are all grown following sustainable and regenerative practices. Although we are not certified organic, we follow all organic guidelines, but due to being located on a larger farm we aren’t able to certify on our own. We do as little tilling and soil disturbance to our permanent raised bed systems as is feasible with our heavy clay soils.  On our farm we aim to create an environment that fosters collaboration, experimentation, hard work and community. 

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS 

We are seeking enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join our farm crew who have strong communication skills and can work well both alone and within a team. Farming is very hard work and can be both physically and mentally demanding working outside throughout the seasons.  

Skills & Qualifications 

• Ability to work well individually and within a team 
• Strong work ethic 
• A high attention to detail 
• Good organization and time management skills 
• Flexible and able to adapt to changes in plans or conditions as needed 
• Ability to problem solve 
• Willing to work in all weather conditions 
• Ability to maintain efficiency and motivation while working individually 
• Strong communication skills 
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs  

Assets: 

• Vegetable farming experience 
• Knowledge related to horticultural practices, pest & disease control, irrigation, cultivation, harvesting, etc. 

JOB TASKS 

Our farm is still small scale so most of the work is done manually with very little use of tractors or heavy machinery. There are long stretches of standing, working with your hands, kneeling, squatting, and carrying out repetitive tasks in all weather conditions. There is such a large variety of work to be done on a small-scale farm that daily tasks are always changing. 

The Farm Crew role(s) will primarily be involved in the day-to-day operations of the farm.  

• Seeding, transplanting & cultivating 
• Harvesting & washing 
• Pruning & trellising 
• Spreading compost & amendments 
• Cleaning totes & tools 
• Farm maintenance, mowing, weed whacking 
• Other tasks as necessary 

We hope to find people who want to be a part of the farm for years to come, with the potential to take on more responsibility, decision-making abilities, and creativity within your role. 

POSITIONS AVAILABLE 

POSITION #1 — Full Season 

• 40 hours per week 
• $20+ / hour, depending on experience and qualifications. 
• Possibility of extension / year-round work for the right candidate.  
• Paid sick days & vacation days are included in the contract 
• Start: March 15 - December 15 (flexible) 

POSITION #2 — Summer 

• 40 hours per week 
• $20+ / hour, depending on experience and qualifications. 
• Paid sick days & vacation days are included in the contract 
• Start: May 1 - September 1 (flexible) 

POSITION #3 — PT Summer & Fall 

• 16-24 hours per week 
• $18+ / hour, depending on experience and qualifications. 
• Paid sick days & vacation days are included in the contract 
• Start: June 1 - November 1 (flexible) 

ALL POSITIONS

In addition to wage all farm workers will also have; 

•  Access to delicious free vegetables 
•  Flexible work weeks 
  • Option of four 10 hour OR five 8 hour days 
• No weekend work required, unless desired 
• 45 minute lunch break & one other 15 minute break 
  • Access to a fridge, microwave, washroom, coffee & tea 

TO APPLY 

Please attach a resume and cover letter outlining your interest and experience in farming to Olivia & TJ at viveleveg@gmail.com and put “Job Application” as well as ‘Position #’ in the subject line. In your application please indicate how many hours you are interested in per week.  

This position has the opportunity to access wage subsidies through a federal program. To help us confirm your eligibility, please confirm if you meet the following criteria in your cover letter: 
* Residency status in Canada 
* Under the age of 30 
* If you are a student, please state if you will be returning to full-time studies in the fall 

Note, if you do not feel that you qualify, but are interested in the position and are willing to learn please apply. We are interested in a diverse team and willing to train the right person. Explain why you want the position and why you think you should be considered in your cover letter. 

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Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. 
Interviews will begin early in March - listings will be posted until filled. 
Learn More about Vive Le Veg on Instagram: @vivelevegfarm