Sustainable Farming, Agriculture

Job Posting: Sustainable Agriculture Field Lead
Organization: Inclusive Prosperity
Location: Tiverton, Ontario

• Reports to: Executive Director
• Type: 1-year contract with potential for extension
• Work Location: On-site, Tiverton, Ontario
• Total Compensation: $60,000 annually for full-time work (5 days per week), inclusive of extended health benefits and employer-paid contributions.

Organizational Overview

Inclusive Prosperity is a national, African Canadian-led not-for-profit organization working to eliminate systemic barriers in agriculture and food entrepreneurship for racialized equity-deserving communities. We aim to advance food justice, land ownership, and community-led food systems across Canada through our two funds: the African Canadian Farmers Fund and the Nourish Fund, designed respectively to provide people of African descent with capital for farmland acquisition and loans to urban food and farm entrepreneurs. Our national mandate focuses on inclusive community engagement, equitable access to capital, and building sustainable, community-owned food systems from coast to coast.

About the Role

We are seeking a committed and resourceful Sustainable Agriculture Field Lead to support a unique land stewardship initiative in Tiverton, Ontario. This pilot project is a collaboration between Ontario Farmland Trust (OFT), Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario BIPOC Network (EFAO), and Inclusive Prosperity. The role is designed to support both new entrants and established farmers who are engaged in sustainable farming, livestock rearing, and/or beekeeping.

This position is designated for an Indigenous or racialized person as part of our commitment to building a team that reflects the communities we serve.

Role Responsibilities

Farm Operations

• Provide on-the-ground support to Indigenous and racialized farmers engaged in ecological crop production, livestock management, and beekeeping.
• Assist farmers with day-to-day operations and troubleshooting, offering timely and practical solutions.
• Monitor land and infrastructure use, identifying needs or issues and ensuring prompt and effective communication with partner organizations.
• Oversee the maintenance and coordination of a farm tool library to ensure shared access and efficient use of tools and equipment.
• Support post-harvest activities, including the use of facilities such as CoolBot-controlled walk-in coolers.
• Contribute to sustainable practices, including the setup, maintenance, and efficient management of drip irrigation systems.
• Help maintain greenhouse operations, including seedling propagation, climate control, and pest/disease management.
• Demonstrate knowledge or skill in operating basic farm equipment, including a Kubota tractor.

Pilot Program Coordination

• Serve as a key liaison for farmers, the project team, and partner organizations.
• Support the delivery of workshops on financial literacy, farm business management, and sustainable agriculture practices.
• Collaborate with the Project Coordinator to collect and report data as part of the pilot evaluation.
• Engage with farmers and partners to ensure alignment with project goals and responsiveness to community needs.

Who You Are

• You identify as an Indigenous or racialized person and bring lived experience that informs your approach to equity, community work, and relationship-building.
• You have experience supporting Indigenous and racialized farmers and understand the opportunities and systemic challenges they face.
• You are comfortable working both independently and collaboratively with diverse partners.
• You have a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation (strongly preferred).

Your Strengths

• You bring strong administrative, coordination, and time-management skills.
• You are a strong communicator and problem-solver with the ability to navigate complex environments.
• You are proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft 365, and virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom.
• You are skilled in the use and maintenance of farm tools and equipment.
• You are organized, dependable, and motivated by community-centred impact.

To Apply

To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter to inclusiveprosperityproject@gmail.com with the subject line “Sustainable Agriculture Field Lead” by July 25, 2025, 11:59pm EST

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