Market gardening, Regenerative farming

HIring: Market Garden Field Crew
Farm: Canfield Regenerative Farm / Willowdale Asset Management
Location: Canfield, south of Hamilton, Ontario (must have reliable transportation)

Your Impact at Willowdale Asset Management – Canfield Regenerative Farm

As a valued team member of our Market Garden Field Crew, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of Willowdale Asset Management’s Canfield Regenerative Farm in Canfield, ON which is part of Haldimand County. Your primary responsibility will be to support the cultivation, maintenance and harvesting of our market garden crops, catering to our Community Support Agriculture (CSA) program and farm visitors.

Role Location & Scheduling

This full-time, seasonal role spans from April 1st to October 31st, we have 1 opportunity available. Located among picturesque landscapes in Canfield, Ontario, our regenerative farm offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in sustainable agriculture practices.

What We Are Looking For 

Your drive for excellence and entrepreneurial spirit will be cornerstones of your success. Here’s Here is what else we’d love to see: 

• Previous experience in organic market garden farming
• Passion for organic produce, agriculture, and sustainability
• Love for the outdoors – ability to work in all kinds of weather conditions  

You’ll Stand Out if You Bring:  

• Education in organic agriculture or regenerative farming practices
• Problem solving skills specific to crop production
• Ability to apply generally known methods of pest management 

What You’ll Be Doing Each Day   

• Field work including compost spreading, weeding, direct seeding, and transplanting
• Harvesting, washing, and packing vegetables
• Assisting with weekly packing of custom CSA share orders
• Maintaining clean and organized workstations
• Pruning and trellising hoophouse tomatoes and cucumbers
• Pest management and soil health applications
• Kitchen prep and preserving harvest for winter use

  Why you’ll love Willowdale Asset Management – Canfield Regenerative Farm

Joining Willowdale Asset Management means joining a team that goes beyond expectations. Not only are we leaders in real estate investment performance, but we’re also invested in your personal and professional growth.   Here are some exclusive offerings at Willowdale Asset Management that we are really excited about – and we think you’ll appreciate too:

• Join a company that believes your time outside of work is just as important as your time inside work.
• Play a vital role in shaping the future of our organic farm while promoting sustainable farming practices.
• Make a positive impact on our farm while having the opportunity to implement innovative solutions to drive positive change

Who we are

At Willowdale Asset Management, we are committed to achieving excellence in real estate investment performance. We are experts at identifying value and potential that others may overlook, crafting tailored solutions for our clients. By leveraging our local insights and financial expertise, we drive capital performance with precision and purpose. Our entrepreneurial spirit not only fuels innovation but empowers every team member to think creatively and take initiative. We foster a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives and bold ideas thrive, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued.   

Join us at Willowdale Asset Management and you will become part of a remarkable team where excellence is not just a goal—it’s our standard. Together, we will redefine success in the real estate investment industry.   

Willowdale Asset Management is an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce. We are committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process for any qualified applications under the respective provincial human rights codes. Please advise a member of our team if you require an accommodation to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. 

How To Apply:

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We kindly ask that candidates apply before a deadline of February 10, 2025. Interviews will take place on site the week of February 18, 2025.