Organic market gardener

Job title: Organic market gardener

Job description: Les jardins Carya is a five-acre organic vegetable farm located in Senneville, Quebec, on the Island of Montreal. We grow a little of everything, and a lot of field and greenhouse grown salad greens, tomatoes, and microgreens. Our focus is high-quality vegetables and amazing customer service. We proudly supply local restaurants, cafeterias, and small grocery stores with our products year-round, and offer our fresh produce to a market-style CSA at two weekly Farmer’s Markets. We are located a 15-minute bike ride from the waterfront college town of Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, and a 30-minute drive/train from downtown Montreal.

Posting:

Organic Market Gardener – Part-time 3-4 days a week, seasonal position
Wages: Compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience.

Description:

We are seeking out highly motivated, experienced Market Gardeners capable of performing in all aspects of our farm production:

• Wash and Packhouse
• Greenhouse Management
• Harvesting Vegetables
• Weed and Pest management
• Land management

Job Requirements

• Has a passion for agriculture
• Can communicate easily and effectively with team members
• Has a good level of experience in market gardening (2 seasons or more)
• Ability to work at a fast pace in groups or alone
• Capacity for physical work under variable weather conditions
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges
• Driven to get the job done, but values work-life balance
• Has a valid driver’s license
• Bilingual (French and English)

Note: Please include this information in your application

• Your Phone Number and current address.
• Your farming or physical labor experience with two references. Include their phone number, email, and the dates you worked for them.
• Your availability (dates and time) to come to the farm for an interview. Weekdays only.
• The date you wish to start working
• Do you have a current driver’s license?
• Are you able to work weekends and do you have any prior commitments that would bar you from working any days during the season?
• Explanation of why you would be a great fit at Carya.
• Please send questions and applications to

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