Summer jobs, Student jobs 2025

(Canada Summer Jobs)

Position: Field Assistant
Type: age 30 & under / summer
Organization: The Sharing Farm Society
Location: Richmond, Greater Vancouver BC

About Us

The Sharing Farm (TSF) is a 4-acre non-profit community farm located on unceded, asserted Musqueam territory, within Richmond’s Terra Nova Rural Park. For over 20 years, we have been using sustainable farming methods to grow high-quality produce, for donation to folks facing food insecurity, and for sale to our local community.

TSF is deeply committed to food security and food justice, as well as to agriculture which supports biodiversity and a healthy ecosystem, from the soil to the pollinators. We are in the process of receiving our organic certification.

We also serve as a community hub and a daily up-close demonstration of local, sustainable farming. We host hundreds of volunteers annually; hold workshops, community events, and the annual Richmond Garlic Fest (more info at sharingfarm.ca/garlicfest); and provide tours and education to students, corporate groups, and political leaders from all levels of government.

For more information about the Sharing Farm please visit sharingfarm.ca

About the Position

This role offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sustainable farming while making a meaningful impact in the community. As part of a close-knit team, you will receive training in various aspects of crop maintenance, harvesting, and post-harvest handling, along with experience in distribution through our CSA, Farmstand, Farmers Market, and online store. As a Field Assistant, you'll also play a role in preparing for and running our annual fundraiser, the Richmond Garlic Festival, on August 16th, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field preparation, crop maintenance, site maintenance, irrigation, crop harvest, and post-harvest handling. 

• Keep farm and storage areas organized and tidy.

• Assist running our CSA program, Farmstand, and online store.

• Assist with donation distribution.
• Assist at our Farmers Market booth (as needed).
• Assist with preparation and running of our annual fundraiser, Richmond Garlic Fest.
• Other farm tasks as they arise.

• Report to the Farm Manager.

About You

• Self-motivated, flexible, willing to take initiative, work well independently and in a team environment, and have a positive attitude.
• Strong work ethic, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical and mental endurance (repetitive tasks, standing, kneeling, bending, some heavy lifting up to 20kg.)
• Comfortable promoting an open-minded, inclusive, and respectful environment.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced work environment.
• Enjoy working outside in all kinds of weather.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an asset.
• (desirable) Have farming or gardening experience
• (Preferred) Class 5 Driver’s License.

Eligibility Requirements (Mandatory)

1. Must be between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.
2. Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.
3. Must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Compensation and Work Hours

• Wage: $20-$22 per hour, depending on experience and/or skills, plus access to Farm produce, and 4% vacation on top of pay.
• Schedule: 5 days per week: Tuesday-Saturday; occasional Sundays required for Farmers Markets, (days off will be provided to balance out the extra day).
• Hours: 35 hours/ week. (Longer hours will be required the week of 8/10-8/16, leading up to Richmond Garlic Fest on August 16).
• Employment period: May 13 – August 30, 2025 (TBC, dependent on Canada Summer Jobs grant funding).

Job Application Information

• In your application, please confirm that you meet the 3 eligibility requirements, listed above.
• Application deadline: February 28, 2025.
• Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as we will begin interviewing in mid-February.
• Please submit a resume and cover letter to Leslie Williams, Executive Director, at admin@sharingfarm.ca
• Please mention you saw this at FoodWork.ca.
• Please note that if you are really drawn to this work and our Farm's mission, we encourage you to apply even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with our requirements.