Contract Agriculture Farmer - Waterloo, Canada - KW Habilitation

KW Habilitation

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Waterloo, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

AGRICULTURE FARMER (CONTRACT)

LOCATION:

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 is an initiative that connects people to the land, food and each other through agriculture.

Our Farm not only grows fresh, healthy food, but sows positive relationships between people and nurtures the roots of community, sustainability and land use.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to join our team.

The Farmer will work in collaboration with the Our Farm Coordinator and perform all stages of production with help from students, summer interns and volunteers.

Perks

Paid onthejob 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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Follow a garden site layout (approximately 1/3 acre) including: bed preparation, planting and seeding, weeding, building and maintaining infrastructure, harvesting, and postharvest activities (washing, packing and storing)
Use hand tools and power equipment
Use organic practices (not certified)
Winter garden preparation
Assist in maintaining 1km trail

Requirements:

An allround knowledge of farming best practices, this includes how to: use garden tools and equipment, plant and maintain crops, and identify potential threats to plants and soil.
Experience working on organic vegetable farms/gardens
Physical stamina to work outside to perform physically demanding and sometimes strenuous tasks in different weather conditions
Selfmotivated, reliable and able to work flexibly
Able to give and follow instructions carefully and accurately
A valid G2 or G driver's license

Schedule:
up to 32 hours per week during growing/harvesting season. Afternoon and weekend shifts as needed.

Start Date:
April 3, 2023

End Date:
November 3, 2023 (approximately end of growing season)

Rate of Pay:
$18.09-$20.10