Organic & Regenerative Farming

Hiring: Junior Farmer
Farm: Athiana Acres
Location: 12800 No. 2 Road, Richmond BC (Greater Vancouver BC)

Going into our fourth season on the farm, we are searching for a Junior Farmer to join our team. This position is ideal for individuals with some education or work experience in farming, but are eager to learn and gain more hands-on experience in farming operations. The Junior Farmer will assist in various aspects of farm management and contribute to sustainable agricultural practices.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

• Work Hours: ~35-45hrs / week, varies depending on seasonal requirements
• Work Days: 5 days, Typically Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm, can require flexibility for other days of the week depending on seasonal requirements (Saturday flexibility is an asset CSA/market support!)
• Term: April 1 – Nov 1, 2026, with possibility of extension
• Location: Athiana Acres (12800 No. 2 Road, Richmond BC)
• Compensation: $21.00-$24.00/hour + (commensurate with experience)

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Lead role in daily farm tasks to execute the crop plan including planting, seeding, transplanting, weeding, cultivating, and harvesting produce and flowers.
• Assist with record keeping and maintaining the Fresh Sheet for tracking products and inventory.
• Prepare and pack produce for our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, market and restaurant orders
• Organize orders for delivery and pickup, coordinating with team members to meet customer needs.
• Harvest flowers for the floral team’s orders and special events, ensuring the highest standards are met.
• Support the cleaning and preparation of harvested flowers to maintain quality for orders.
• Provide support in vegetable and flower field operations as needed.
• Support/lead in 1-2 days of sales operations per week (ex. CSA pick-up, flower U-pick, order deliveries)

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical ability to carry out farm tasks (crouching and bending for long periods, lifting totes of product, etc) and ability to work in all weather conditions
• Class 5 Driver’s License
• Familiarity and comfortability operating large vehicles (ex. delivery van, pick-up truck)

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to work efficiently independently as well as in a team setting
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to uphold quality standards

• Willingness to learn and self-motivated to take on new responsibilities
• (Preferred but not required) customer service/sales experience, experience handling customer transactions and using Point of Sale machines/ software
• Passion for organic, regenerative farming!

INTERESTED IN APPLYING?

Send us an email to info@athianaacres.com with the role you are applying for in the subject line and the following details:

• Why do you want to work with us?
• What is your background that you think contributes to making you the best person for the role?
• Please include two references (not family or close friends) who can speak to your abilities
• Include your most recent resume

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