Farm Description:

Wild Flight Farm is a 24-acre certified organic mixed vegetable farm in Mara, BC that has grown into a successful business over the past 30 years. This firmly-established family farm has a strong following at year-round farmer’s markets in the communities of Salmon Arm and Revelstoke. Produce is also shipped weekly to organic home delivery services in Kelowna and Vernon.

The Position:

We are seeking a Field Lead who will be responsible for organizing and carrying out day-to-day vegetable field work in consultation with the Farm Manager. The work includes bed preparation for seeding/planting, mechanical cultivation, and directing up to 10 employees to plant, weed, irrigate, and harvest all field-grown vegetable crops. Familiarity with operating a range of equipment from 80 hp tractors and tillage implements to smaller cultivating tractors is a necessary skill.

This is a full-time, year-round position with winter work shifting to washing and packing vegetables for markets. This position is suited to someone with relevant experience and education in market vegetable production. We are seeking a candidate who is dedicated to organic methods and looking for an opportunity to hone their organic production knowledge, leadership, and teamwork skills in a collaborative leadership environment.

Responsibilities:

Field Staff Management

· Organize and direct field staff on a daily basis to ensure seeding, planting, cultivation, irrigation, harvest and timelines are met.

· Work alongside less experienced staff as needed to provide instruction and assist in completing tasks.

· Create, by example, a positive, co-operative and energetic work environment in which productivity and quality are emphasized.

Field Operations

· Assist in developing daily & weekly work plans for successive seedings/plantings of field crops

· Conduct primary tillage operations and final vegetable bed preparation

· Monitor and manage weeding, irrigation and pest/disease control in a timely, pro-active manner

· Carry out weekly mechanical weed control activities

· Apply compost and other materials to maintain soil fertility

· Maintain careful records of all seeding, planting, harvesting and soil inputs.

· Participate in vegetable planting, weeding, harvesting as required

Qualifications and Skills Required:

· At least 3 years hands-on experience on market vegetable farms

· A positive, can-do attitude and a drive to work quickly and efficiently

· Basic farm tractor and implement operation skills

· Previous experience managing, directing, and working with field staff

· Knowledge of and experience with organic production methods and organic standards

· Preferably a post-secondary degree or diploma in an agriculture or horticulture-related program

How to Apply?

Please include a cover letter with your resume describing your motivation to apply for this job and the specific skills/experience you have that match the work description and skills required.

While we thank all who apply, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
ONLY applications from Canadian residents will be considered.

More information can be found at our website (wildflightfarm.ca).

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $21.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-03-31
Expected start date: 2023-02-13

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