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Positions: Organic fruit & vegetable Assistant
Employer: YMCA Cedar Glen Organic Farm & Outdoor Centre
Location: near Bolton/Vaughan/Schomberg, Greater Toronto Area, Ontario
Housing: on-site accommodation optional
Salary: $16.40/hour plus optional free accommodation and meals
Nature and scope
YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre is a 263-acre site that provides year round outdoor education and summer day camp experiences that foster personal growth and build community for guests of all ages. Cedar Glen is home to a 4 acre certified organic farm that provides fruits and vegetables to our Food Services department and a Community Supported Agriculture program. Cedar Glen is also home to an apiary focused on organic honey production, and a small organic maple syrup program. The farm presents an educational opportunity for day campers and outdoor education participants throughout the year. In addition, the Cedar Glen farm team is responsible for the operation of a 0.48-acre urban farm plot located at Downsview Park.
The Assistant Farmer works with the Farm Team in planning and carrying out the day-to-day operations of the organic vegetable farm.
The position also provides support when needed in delivering the highest quality farm education programs to outdoor education and summer camp participants in alignment with the overall mission, vision and values of the YMCA.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Please send cover letter and résumé quoting Job posting #1557 to:
Derek Matson
Director, Food Services
Cedar Glen YMCA Outdoor Centre
Email: derek.matson@ymcagta.org
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Current status: Open/apply now. Date posted: May 16 2022 ID: 64469