Organic Veggie Farming

Hiring: Farm Crew Members (2 positions)
Farm: Glorious Organics Coop

Location: Aldergrove, Lower Mainland / Fraser Valley BC
Housing: On-farm housing available

Desired start dates: April 15th to October 31st with the possibility for extension to mid November.

Basic self-contained cabins available to rent for full-season position. Rental spaces include access to shared outdoor kitchen, composting toilets, sauna and showers and outdoor/wild areas on a community farm. Rent is $500 per month, everything included (i.e utilities, wifi, laundry). We are located approximately 50 minutes away from Vancouver and Bellingham (USA). Please ask for more details if interested.

About Glorious Organics:

Glorious Organics Co-op is a cooperatively owned 3.5-acre, certified organic and salmon-safe farm in Aldergrove, BC (Fraser Valley). We grow a wide range of seasonal greens, vegetables, and fruits for sale to Vancouver’s top restaurants, farmers markets, and through a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. We also produce seeds for sale through the BC Eco Seed Coop.

Glorious Organics is situated within Fraser Common Farm Co-op (FCFC), a 20-acre rural property, that provides housing to farmers, as well as individuals and families not directly connected to daily farm operations.

Glorious Organics is one of the first certified organic farms in the Fraser Valley and has been in operation since 1986 (as a cooperative since 2006). We grow beautiful and delicious food and we do so with respect for the land, water, and communities that surround us - this means that we practice sustainable agriculture techniques that foster healthy soil, water, and ecosystem health and we foster a team culture that values inclusivity, cooperation, fun, communication, and community. We celebrate that many of our prior staff have gone on to continue their own successful organic farming journeys with many coming back to us for multiple seasons!

Glorious Organics and the FCFC are committed to a zero tolerance policy on any discrimination, harassment or bullying regarding race, sex, disability, gender, age, sexual orientation, beliefs, and socio-economic background. We actively uphold the right of every individual within our community to be treated with dignity and respect.

Job description:

Glorious Organics Coop is seeking two enthusiastic, proactive, hard-working, and self-motivated individual(s) to join our existing farm crew for the 2025 farming season.

Work Days/Hours:

• Tuesday-Saturday
• 40hr/week
• Start times vary from 7:00-9:00AM depending on daylight and anticipated temperatures/weather

In this position you will work outside, grow food, work hard, and deepen your knowledge and skills in small-scale organic vegetable farming. All positions will work as part of a team, with leadership and guidance from experienced Farm Managers, to accomplish daily/weekly tasks for field vegetable production, crop maintenance, harvesting, and packaging.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Bed preparation and compost application
• Transplanting (by hand)
• Pruning and trellising poly-tunnel crops
• Weeding (by hand or with hand tools)
• Harvesting and carting produce
• Cleaning, sorting, and packing produce with an eye for quality and consistency
• Arriving punctual and prepared to work
• Displaying good self-care and a proactive attitude

Field crew will be expected to provide their own farm attire including boots, rain gear, sunhats, water bottle, gloves, and clothes. All farm tools will be provided.

Desired qualifications/skill set:

We love being farmers and our farm crew is an important and valued part of our team. We work hard to support a culture that includes respect, learning, cooperation, care and fun! Prior farming/gardening experience is great, but not necessary. We are looking for folks who:

• Are hard-working, reliable and committed to working for the entire farming season
• Are committed to a cultivating a healthy team culture
• Value and practice good communication skills with management and co-workers, including giving and receiving constructive feedback
• Have some experience with/knowledge of plants (e.g. farm or garden) or fast-paced labour (e.g. kitchen, landscaping, tree planting)
• Come to work on time and prepared with appropriate gear (i.e. appropriate footwear, waterproofs, sun protection, kneepads, snacks, etc.)

• Want to learn new skills and systems and improve efficiency with practice and support
• Have the ability to be self motivated and work independently or as part of team to accomplish common goals
• Have good attention to detail and/or systems to ensure consistency and quality in work tasks
• Have physical and mental endurance (able to work standing, kneeling, bending, lifting repeatedly, some heavy lifting up to 20kg/45lbs)
• Love for the outdoors, experience and/or willingness to work in variable weather conditions (sun, rain, mud, heat)
• Have the ability to practice self-care (e.g. hydration, sun-smart, rest, stretching).
• Love the idea of growing and eating organic food for yourself and others!
• Are legally able to work in Canada at the time of application.

Compensation and Perks:

We offer a wage at $20 - 23 (depending on experience) - plus 4% vacation pay with up to 5 paid sick days. We also provide (subsidized) extended health care coverage for all employees.

On-site perks: Access to free fruit and vegetables for your own consumption, fire-burning sauna, onsite wild spaces, community living, and FCFC community events! We are a community of foodie-oriented people always learning and sharing techniques, recipes, and food together!

Considerations:

Applicants should consider the limited availability of public transit in Aldergrove/Langley. Access to a reliable car will make your life much more enjoyable on the farm.

We highly recommend reviewing this guide to working on farms when considering farm work (with us or elsewhere!).

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should send a resume (including references) and cover letter to work@gloriousorganics.com with Attn: Mark. You can also visit our website gloriousorganics.com

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Qualified applicants will be contacted, with a preference to those able to visit the farm for an in-person interview.