Root Bound Farm Co.

Hiring. Part time, full time or casual.

We’re looking for farm hands to join our team as soon as possible. Flexible hours on a causal week-week basis, committed part time on a schedule, or full time. There is also possibility for long term post seasonal employment into the winter months.

Starting wage of $20/hr. Wage negotiable based on assessment of skills, experience and performance.

Our operations are split between our two farm sites in south Duncan and Chemainus. I am willing to coordinate the majority of the work to which ever site is closest however there must be willingness to work at either location.

Applicable/desirable experience:
Vegetable production farming
Market farming
Nursery/greenhouse operations
Landscaping
Home gardening
Homesteading

Jobs include any of the following:
General labour
Planting
Weeding
Harvesting
Post harvest processing
Soil production
Nursery operations
Construction/building

Perks include:
-Take home seasonal produce
-Free lunch at our cafe on full 8 hour work day (chemainus farm only)
-50% off food service on non full days (chemainus farm only)
-20% off all store items (Valley Roots Market)
And Learning about farming and growing food!

Growing food and farming is no doubt not an easy job but it is extremely rewarding. It’s exceptional exercise for the body and mind. You will learn invaluable skills and knowledge and participate in a community benefiting operation.

Please message, contact Jordan directly 2505104626 or pop into Valley Roots Market with a resume and say hi!

The season cant officially start until we at least get some snow