Farm hands
- MB, Canada
- Manitoba, Canada, Canada
Compensation: 18$/h · Full-time
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Original job description
Biodiverse seeds, Food resilience
Seasonal Full-Time Position
Multiple positions: Farm Hand
Farm: Gaia Organic Seeds
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Anticipated Length of Opportunity: April 1st to June 10th for spring transplanting, or 1st September to 31st October for Fall Harvest & Seed Cleaning.
Summary Of Gaia Organics Seeds
Gaia Organics Seeds is a small-scale organic seed company and seasonal nursery dedicated to organic growing practices, ecological stewardship, and community food resilience. We grow a diverse collection of vegetables, herbs, and flowers with a strong focus on biodiversity, soil health, and seed sovereignty. Spring is our most dynamic season - a time of seedling production, planting, and laying the foundation for the year’s crops.
Opportunity
We are seeking motivated, reliable & energetic farm hands to join our small but mighty team during the most vibrant stretch of the early days of the growing season.
This is a hands-on role at the heart of our seed and plant production, supporting organic growing practices and helping bring thousands of seedlings to life.
Key Responsibilities During Spring
Type of Work: Full-time seasonal
Expected Hours: 30-40 per week
Compensation: 18$/h
Weekdays, with some flexibility depending on weather and farm needs
Anticipated Length of Opportunity: April 1st to June 10th for spring transplanting or 1st September to 31st October for Fall Harvest & Seed Cleaning.
Apply by March 1st.
How To Apply
Please send us:
Subject line: Gaia Organic Farm Hand Application
Please mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca.
We can’t wait to grow with you this spring.
Seasonal Full-Time Position
Multiple positions: Farm Hand
Farm: Gaia Organic Seeds
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Anticipated Length of Opportunity: April 1st to June 10th for spring transplanting, or 1st September to 31st October for Fall Harvest & Seed Cleaning.
Summary Of Gaia Organics Seeds
Gaia Organics Seeds is a small-scale organic seed company and seasonal nursery dedicated to organic growing practices, ecological stewardship, and community food resilience. We grow a diverse collection of vegetables, herbs, and flowers with a strong focus on biodiversity, soil health, and seed sovereignty. Spring is our most dynamic season - a time of seedling production, planting, and laying the foundation for the year’s crops.
Opportunity
We are seeking motivated, reliable & energetic farm hands to join our small but mighty team during the most vibrant stretch of the early days of the growing season.
This is a hands-on role at the heart of our seed and plant production, supporting organic growing practices and helping bring thousands of seedlings to life.
Key Responsibilities During Spring
- Seeding, transplanting, and caring for our seedlings
- Preparing beds and planting field crops
- Watering, weeding, mulching, and general crop maintenance
- Supporting light construction projects (trellising, bed prep, moving materials)
- Maintaining clean, organized, and efficient workspaces
- Occasional help with market or plant sale preparation
- Harvesting fruits / seeds
- Seed cleaning
- Putting fields to rest and cleaning workspaces
- Enjoy early morning starts and working with the rhythm of the day
- Enjoy physical, outdoor work in all kinds of spring weather
- Are able to lift 40–50 lbs and stay active for full workdays
- Work well independently and as part of a small, collaborative team
- Have strong attention to detail, especially when working with seeds and seedlings
- Are punctual, dependable, and take pride in doing things thoroughly
- Have previous farm, garden, landscaping, nursery, harvesting or seed cleaning experience (an asset, not required)
- Feel aligned with organic, ecological, and regenerative agriculture values
- Previous experience in farming, market gardening, landscaping, or nursery work
- Familiarity with hand tools and basic farm infrastructure
- Experience working in greenhouses and/or seed starting
- Interest in organic seed production or small-scale regenerative agriculture
- Availability to work full-time from April 1 to June 10
- Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work
- Comfortable working in varying weather conditions
- Reliable transportation to and from the farm
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Type of Work: Full-time seasonal
Expected Hours: 30-40 per week
Compensation: 18$/h
Weekdays, with some flexibility depending on weather and farm needs
Anticipated Length of Opportunity: April 1st to June 10th for spring transplanting or 1st September to 31st October for Fall Harvest & Seed Cleaning.
Apply by March 1st.
How To Apply
Please send us:
- A short introduction about yourself
- Your Resume with Any relevant experience (farm, garden, physical work, etc.)
- Your availability during the contract period
Subject line: Gaia Organic Farm Hand Application
Please mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca.
We can’t wait to grow with you this spring.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Seed and care for seedlings, prepare beds, plant field crops, and maintain crops through watering, weeding, and mulching. In the fall, harvest seeds and fruits, clean seeds, prepare fields for the off-season, and help maintain workspaces and farm infrastructure.
Requirements
Applicants must be available for full-time seasonal work during the stated spring or fall contract period, be able to perform physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather, and have reliable transportation to the farm. Dependability, punctuality, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are important; relevant farm, garden, nursery, or seed-cleaning experience is an asset but not required.
Skills
- Seedling Care
- Seeding
- Transplanting
- Bed Preparation
- Field Planting
- Watering
- Weeding
- Mulching
- Crop Maintenance
- Seed Harvesting
- Seed Cleaning
- Greenhouse Work
- Hand Tool Use
- Farm Infrastructure
- Physical Stamina
- Attention To Detail
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact email
manish@gaiaorganics.ca
Categories
- Agriculture
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Organic Seed Production
- Organic Agriculture
- Regenerative Agriculture
- Biodiversity
- Soil Health
- Seed Sovereignty
- Food Resilience
- Seedling Production
- Seed Starting
- Transplanting
- Market Gardening
- Nursery Work
- Greenhouse Work
- Field Crop Planting
- Crop Maintenance
- Seed Harvesting
- Seed Cleaning
- Weeding
- Mulching
- Watering
- Farm Infrastructure
- Hand Tools
- Outdoor Work
- Physical Labor
- Ecological Stewardship