Do you thrive doing fast-paced, physical, outdoor work? Are you interested in learning about and participating in a local food system on Denman Island? Do you have fun working hard with a team of like-minded people? Please read on!

Two Roads Farm has done our main round of hiring for 2025, but may be looking to add one more crew member if we find the right fit.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Who We Are : We are a 10 year old small-scale family farm, thoughtfully growing mixed vegetables and some flowers on approximately 2 acres. We use agroecological, human-scale growing practices. We like to work hard and laugh often. We take pride in feeding our community really really good food. We value caring for the land we farm and the people we farm with.

Who You Are: People who tend to thrive in and enjoy this work:

Are self-motivated and reliable
Have the ability and willingness to work and maintain a positive outlook in all weather
Have a solid work ethic and value doing their work well
Are able to complete a varied set of tasks effectively and efficiently both on their own and while working with teammates
Are able to communicate effectively and compassionately with others.
Previous experience with fast-paced, physical and outdoor work environments is an asset.

POSITION DETAILS:

Start Date: June 1 or later.

Duration: Must have availability to October 31, 2025. Contract extension to mid-December with part-time to full-time hours may be possible. Please indicate your availability in your application.

Wage: $18.50 per hour base wage.

Weekly Schedule: 20-40 hours per week. Our work week is Monday-Friday or Tuesday-Friday, with the occasional option to work Saturdays instead of another day. Start times vary from 6am-9am, depending on season and weather. There is a half hour unpaid lunch break daily. We follow the Province of BC Sick Day Policy.

Accommodation: Seasonal on-farm affordable rental accommodation may be available.

POSITION TASKS

Duties include: Our Field Crew works on our small team with experienced farmers on varied tasks including:

Seeding, transplanting, harvesting, and weed management
Processing, packing produce, and creating value-added products
Assisting with equipment and infrastructure building and maintenance
Supporting marketing and sales

Our work is physically and mentally demanding at times, and we work in all types of weather. We work together to cultivate a workplace that values kindness, quality food, open communication, and efficiency.

There is potential to take on leadership and specialized roles for those who are a good fit on the farm team and who demonstrate a commitment to efficiency and quality and a desire for multi-season employment on the farm.

REQUIREMENTS

Legally allowed to work in Canada – Canadian citizen or resident, or have a work visa valid to October 31. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor applicants.
Able to repeatedly lift 40lbs
Able to safely perform tasks that require repeated motions including bending, squatting, and kneeling.
Able to work effectively and safely and maintain a positive outlook in all types of weather, including hot sun, cold temperatures, mud, and persistent rain
Strong communication and problem solving skills
Reliable, responsible and punctual
Able to learn and work quickly and efficiently while maintaining quality in a fast-paced, varied work environment
Able to be adaptable and flexible in the face of unpredictable and changing weather and situations
Able to build and maintain good working relationships
Comfortable working around dogs or a willingness to learn – there are 3 on the farm.
Preference may be given to candidates with accommodation on Denman who are able to arrive for 6am start times. Workers are responsible for their own transportation to and from the farm.

JOB BENEFITS

Challenging, fulfilling work – you will be feeding a farm-connected community and caring for the land we farm, while getting lots of fresh air and exercise.
Lots of fresh veggies!
Opportunities for learning about small scale agroecological farming and small business
Potential for an end of season bonus if you work to the end of the season and the farm meets its financial goals.
Working on Denman Island and experiencing life in a small and beautiful rural island community – lots of beaches, lakes and forests to explore after work!