About The Farm:
Farmers on 57th is a therapeutic & educational urban farm on the grounds of Oak Care Centre, formerly George Pearson Centre, a long-term care facility for adults with disabilities in Vancouver, BC. Since 2009, Farmers on 57th has grown into a thriving 75 family CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) market garden, offering courses, garden plots and guided visits to the public. We also run a weekly enabling garden program for Oak Care Centre’s residents, allowing those living with disabilities to grow, harvest and enjoy their own-grown food and flowers. And in our satellite garden in Southeast Vancouver (adjacent to the South Vancouver Family Place) we run a summer garden-based program for newcomer/refugee mothers and their young children called Growing Eden. We are listed as an example of best practice by the City of Vancouver.
Job Opportunities
Urban Farm Operations and Program Assistant 🧄
Location: Farmers on 57th, 780 W 57th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6P 1S2
Terms: Part time until May, full time May onwards until end of October. Flexible start and end dates. Must qualify for Canada Summer Jobs Program and be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment, as well as be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred.
Rate: $18.50/hr
About The Role
The successful applicant will team up with the farm staff and volunteers in market garden operations, and program coordination. They will lead teams of volunteers in field work, engage with the community (including site residents and staff, CSA members, visitors and neighbours of the farm), and help streamline farm operations. Some farm experience is an asset, but not essential. Key is that you are interested in learning how we farm, confident you can do hard physical work up to five days a week, and into helping the Farmers on 57th community grow.
Interested? Please apply via this form, or get in touch for more details. hello@farmerson57th.ca
Urban Farm Lead and Flower Assistant 💐
Location: Farmers on 57th, 780 W 57th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6P 1S2
Terms: Part time until May, full time May onwards until end of October. Flexible start and end dates. Must qualify for Canada Summer Jobs Program and be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment, as well as be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred.
Rate: $18.00/hr
About The Role
The successful applicant will team up with the farm staff and volunteers in market garden operations, and program coordination. They will lead teams of volunteers in field work, engage with the community (including site residents and staff, CSA members, visitors and neighbours of the farm), and help streamline farm operations. They will also work with flower farmer mentors to develop that farm flower program, overseeing crops and sales of flowers. Some farm experience is an asset, but not essential. Key is that you are interested in learning how we farm, confident you can do hard physical work up to five days a week, and into helping the Farmers on 57th community grow.
Interested? Please apply via this form, or get in touch for more details. hello@farmerson57th.ca