Organic Farm Assistant

Hearts Content Organic Farm in Brantford, ON is seeking an Organic Farm Assistant for a summer position (May 4 start) aimed at individuals aged 18-30. Responsibilities include planting, harvesting organic crops, wildcrafting, and conservation work. The role is physically demanding and requires a positive attitude and relevant experience. Housing is available for rent. Pay is $22/hour for 35-40 hours/week, with flexible scheduling.
Organic Farm Assistant


Type: age 18 to 30 / summer


Farm: Hearts Content Organic Farm


Location: between Brantford & Hamilton on the rail trail


Housing: Optional rental (furnished suite)


Eligibility: Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or refugee, between 18 and 30 years


Start date: May 4


Are you interested in helping with a small scale organic farm?


Hearts Content Organic Farm is a small organic farm along the Brantford to Dundas rail trail. We focus on herbs, wildcraft and making value added herbal products (salves, lip balms, dried herbs), conservation (restoring wetlands, and planting shelterbelts, mini-forest, and pollinators) and protecting farmland.


We are very dedicated to fostering an inclusive community.


We…



grow organic crops (e.g. medicinal & edible herbs, pollinators, berries & nuts),
do wildcrafting – harvesting herbs to dry for sale to an herbal company,
make value added products such as dried herbs, salves & lip balms,
host farmstay (camping, glamping, and accessible suites),
work on conservation projects (restoring wetlands, planting trees),
work to protect farmland, natural areas, and water,
promote ecotourism with bird and plant walks, and
rescue and redistribute organic food, with a focus on migrant farm workers and seniors.

Job Description


You would be involved in helping with the following:



planting, cultivating & harvesting organic crops
wildcrafting – harvesting and drying herbs,
making value added products such as dried herbs, salves & lip balms,
caring for the grounds, campsites and farmstay units,
planting and caring for trees and shrubs, pruning and chainsaw work,
eradicating invasive species using nontoxic methods,
assisting with birding and plant walks,
sorting and redistributing rescued organic food,
working to protect farmland, natural areas, and water, and
assorted construction related work on the farm.

Job Requirements


This is a physically demanding job, working indoors and outdoors.


We are looking to hire someone who



has a healthy and positive attitude,
can work alone or with others,
has some farming or hands-on conservation experience, and
is highly motivated, and who has skills with work related farming and tree care.

We will provide mentoring and work with you.


Application Details



must be legally allowed to work in Canada (a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or refugee),
must include a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position and any relevant experience, and
provide two work references.

We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected factors.



Term: 2 months with possibility of extension
Eligibility: Must be between 18 & 30 years old.
Pay: $22/hour, 35-40 hours/week
Benefits: 4% vacation pay
Schedule: flexible 7-8 hour day shift, Monday to Friday, occasional weekends
Assets: Spanish or Thai speaking, experience with driving a tractor, comfortable using small tools and equipment, driver’s license, experience operating a chain saw, pruning
Experience: 1 year of related work

Ability to commute or relocate before starting work (required).


To Apply: Send relevant cover letter & resume to heartscontentfarm@gmail.com


Questions? 519-647-0307