Horticulture, Floriculture, Family Farms

Fill Yer Boots Farm is Hiring!

Hiring: Farm team worker
Farm: Fill Yer Boots Farm

Location: Centre Burlington, Hants County, Nova Scotia

Housing: You must have accommodations off farm and be able to travel to the farm daily.

Apply by email to: Marshall Zuern at mzuern645@gmail.com . Please send a resume and two references. Extra points for a cover letter. Please mention you saw this at FoodWork.ca. The position will be posted until hiring is complete.

The position is for a farm worker from mid April until mid November 2027. We offer workman’s comp, and a paid one week vacation mid summer. You must come prepared to work outside.

Schedule: 36 hrs per week (Mon-Thurs 8 hours 8am to 5pm, Friday 4 hours 8 am to 12pm)

Compensation: $18-19/hr for all hours worked depending on experience, free access to all the food/flowers we produce for yourself, home cooked farm lunch 4 days per week

Are you hoping to learn what it takes to run a successful small scale farming operation? Do you have a keen interest in horticulture, floriculture and animal husbandry? Are you hoping to learn about farming by living the farm life and committing to its joys and challenges? Same here! You should apply to join the Fill Yer Boots Farm team.

About Fill Yer Boots farm:

We are a small scale operation in Centre Burlington, Hants County, that grows fresh and dried cut flowers and pasture raised eggs. We aim to grow the best local food and flowers available here in Nova Scotia in an ethical, ecological, and equitable way.

Our farm is small but growing in complexity. In your position you would be involved in all aspects of production including: flower seedling production/management, field production and management of diverse cut flowers, management of season extension infrastructure (hoop house and greenhouse), layer flock and pasture management, harvest, wash and pack of all products we grow, and delivery into Halifax. In all of these areas, we are happy to share our knowledge and skills, but remember, we don’t have all the answers, and we are learning too!

What we are looking for:

Farming can be very challenging. First and foremost we are looking for someone who is aware of the challenge ahead, and is still two feet in.

You must be a team player, have a positive attitude, be able to listen and communicate clearly, and adapt to an inevitably constant change of plans.

The job is physically demanding, and requires you to work hard in all kinds of weather conditions with a smile on your face.

A good farmer is always self monitoring to determine how they can do their work more efficiently and quickly while maintaining quality standards. We expect the same from you.

Experience working in fast paced, production based environments is definitely an asset. Farming experience is even better, but not necessary.

Questions? Call Marshall at 902 880 3141.

Apply

Apply by email to: Marshall Zuern at mzuern645@gmail.com . Please send a resume and two references. Extra points for a cover letter. Please mention you saw this at FoodWork.ca.

We look forward to hearing from you!

The position will be posted until hiring is complete.