COMOX VALLEY / COURTENAY BC

Ridgewood Farms is Hiring!

Role: Ethically and humanely raised livestock farming
Farm: Ridgewood Farms
Location: Merville, Comox Valley, near Courtenay BC / Vancouver Island

If you are between the ages of 20 and 30 years and have an interest in ethically and humanely raised livestock production, we have a position for you! This position is an opportunity to learn about all aspects of livestock production and direct marketing of meat and eggs while earning a living wage.

Position Offered:

This position starts in April and runs through to the end of November. It is full time (35 hours a week). The position is funded by the Youth Employment & Skills Program through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada so age fit is important. Experience with farm livestock is an asset, but training will be provided. Wage is $21.00/hour.

Duties Include:

Egg processing, Feeding and moving cattle, Animal handling, Some cleaning of barns, Feeding hogs, Farm maintenance and possible fence building, Assisting at the Farmer’s Markets.

Schedule:

April through November – 35 hours a week. The position will include weekends with flexibility.

Ideal Candidate:

Valid driver’s license, An interest & enthusiasm to work with livestock ethically & humanely, Has an enthusiastic outlook to learn about compassionate farm animal care, Attention to detail is an asset, A talent for producing social media content is a plus, Ability to work independently, Ability to get to work reliably and on time each day, Can work outdoors in all weather, Legally entitled to work in Canada

Applications can be emailed to mjd@island.net . Please send us your resume and tell us a bit about yourself! Please indicate you saw this posting at FoodWork.ca. While previous experience isn’t necessary, a sincere desire to learn and apply this knowledge upon leaving this position is. Let us know why you want this position and what your aspirations are..