EdgeWood Farm is a 100 acre flower, berry and produce farm located in the beautiful Cariboo District of British Columbia!
We are home to exclusively grown cut flowers and floral design. In addition to our floriculture, the farm is home to a sustainable practice berry patch and hosts a variety of seasonal crops on rotation.
The Horticultural Assistant position is a wonderful opportunity to become part of our inter-generational family farm.
We are seeking a capable and enthusiastic candidate to join our team for this season, with the option to move forward into 2023 and beyond.
The Horticultural Assistant position requires:
An individual who is well organized, has strong personal skills, some knowledge and passion for flowers. This individual must be motivated, confident, and able to follow direction, as well as see projects through to their completion.
Job Responsibilities/Abilities:
-Seeding, watering, transplanting, weeding, harvesting, post harvest preparation of flowers, customer relation and farmers market sales
-Harvesting strawberries and field crops
-Greenhouse maintenance, and structure building (with assistance and supervision)
-Able to work independently
-Able to work outside in all types of weather.
-Able to lift up to 50lbs
-Have a valid driver's license
-Saturdays are a MUST (Our Work Week is Tuesday-Saturday)
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Part-time hours: 36 per week
Expected start date: 2022-04-01
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal
Salary: $15.00-$17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
All customers are required to wear masks, regular sanitization of surfaces, we offer curb side pick up and contactless delivery to our clients.
Application question(s):
- Are you able to work Saturdays?
Work remotely:
- No