Summer job: Grow food / Urban farming

GoodWork Environmental Jobs is hiring a Farm Worker for a summer position in Kitchener, ON, aimed at individuals aged 15-30. The role involves outdoor work in urban farming, including planting, maintenance, and harvesting. Candidates should be energetic, enjoy physical labor, and have an interest in agriculture. The position offers paid training and development opportunities, with a pay rate of $19.50 per hour for 30 hours per week from May to August 2026.
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Position: Farm Worker - Canada Summer Jobs

Type: age 30 & under / summer

Organization: KW Habilitation – Our Farm

Location: 995 Erbsville Road, Kitchener-Waterloo, ON

KW Habilitation is a local not-for-profit organization that provides a wide range of individualized services and supports to children with any special need and adults with developmental disabilities. We support individuals to live a fulfilling life which is fostered through preschool and early learning supports, respite services, residential services, community participation, and employment supports.

Our Farm connects land, food, and people through agriculture and growing fresh, healthy food, while strengthening community and supporting sustainable land use.

We work alongside people with disabilities to create inclusive opportunities for individuals of all abilities to connect, contribute, and grow.

Our Vision Statement guides our work: “A community where everyone belongs and participates”.

Perks
• Paid on-the-job training
• Paid professional development opportunities
• Employee and Family Assistance Program for all staff, their partners, and dependents
• Discounted rates on home and auto insurance
• Fun and engaging workplace.

Responsibilities
• Promote the vision of connecting land, food, and people through agriculture.
• Follow a rural garden site (1/3 acre) with bed preparation, planting and seeding, garden maintenance, and harvesting activities (washing, packing, storing).
• Assist with environmental stewardship, and trail building and maintenance.

Requirements
• The successful candidate will be energetic and motivated to learn new skills.
• Enjoy working outdoors in different weather conditions and able to do physical labour.
• Looking to gain work experience by getting a summer job.
• Have an interest in growing food and customer service.

To be eligible for the above position, youth must satisfy the following criteria:
• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.
• Self-Identify as being part of a group who is underrepresented, or have additional barriers to the labour market.
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada and have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN).
• Able to work 30 hours per week – including day, evening and weekend shifts.
• Valid driver’s license.

PLEASE NOTE: Positions are contingent on funding provided by Canada Summer Jobs.

Hours: Able to work 30 hours per week – including day, evening, and weekend shifts.

Pay Rate: $19.50 per hour

Start Date: May 2026

End Date: August 2026

Applicants must submit a résumé and cover letter online with a summary of relevant qualifications and reason for interest in this position by April 3, 2026.

To apply, please visit our Job Application page HERE

Please address the cover letter to the location Supervisor:

ATTN: Allyson Dasilva – Supervisor of Community and Employment Supports

Please mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca.

Only successful applicants will be notified. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted.

Job ID: 26435

This job posting is for a current, open vacancy.

KW Habilitation is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including, 2SLGBTQ+ identified persons, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Inuit and Métis Individuals, and members of Black and other racialized communities, and individuals for whom English is not their first language. We seek to provide accessibility for all applicants with our accessibility policies and the AODA. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.