Now Hiring for Spring 2025
Location: North Augusta, Ontario (1 hour south of Ottawa)
Housing: private housing is available on-farm for $325/month
Do you have a strong desire to grow nourishing food for your community while having a positive impact on the environment?
Are you seeking a fulfilling and rewarding job that allows you to work in a beautiful natural setting and be physically active?
Would you like to work alongside like-minded individuals who are passionate about organic farming and are committed to creating a fun and exciting work environment?
A Unique Learning Opportunity!
Diversified vegetable farming requires an immense amount of knowledge that is often underestimated. As farmers who have benefited from hands-on learning from other farmers, as well as classroom time, we make an effort to provide on-the-job training and mentorship tailored to your personal interests. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to become a better grower and entrepreneur.
A Little About Heartbeet
Heartbeet Farm is a small-scale vegetable operation run by passionate and knowledgeable farmers, David Mazur-Goulet and Kate Garvie. The focus is on feeding 85 families in Kanata and North Augusta with a CSA vegetable box program from July to December. We also sell through a farmers market this year.
The majority of farm work is done at the hand-scale. We use human power and hand tools for planting, weeding, and weekly harvests throughout the season. A four-wheel tractor is used for bed-prep, cover cropping, and some of the large fall harvests. We follow the Canadian Organic Standards and will be certified organic by the end of 2024.
We are a values-driven farm working towards a resilient, equitable local food system, and we encourage you to learn more about us.
What the Job Entails
As a team member at Heartbeet Farm, you'll have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of the farm operation throughout the season:
Spring
- Greenhouse propagation
- Sweet potato slip packing and shipping
- Bed prep and transplanting
Summer
- Weeding
- Harvesting
- Washing and packing
Fall
- Bulk harvests (potatoes, squash, carrots etc.)
- Farm Cleanup
- FUN!
If you love the outdoors and are motivated by to-do lists, you'll thrive in this role. As a growing farm operation, you’ll get to contribute to building farm infrastructure and systems while working with a team with over 16 years of market gardening experience.
More About this Position
- Hourly wage is $18.00
- Starts May 6th and goes until October 25th, 2024
- 35 hours/week, Monday to Friday (7 hours/day)
- Private on-farm housing is available for $325/month
Some of the Perks
- 2 paid sick days
- 5 vacation days
- $200 workwear stipend
- A weekly CSA vegetable box
Top Reasons You Should Apply
- Become a vegetable-growing ninja to feed yourself and your community
- Gain experience with farm equipment like a Kubota tractor with a loader and a gas-powered BCS walk-behind tractor
- Boost your knowledge of running a farm and small business
- Benefit from David and Kate’s open and transparent knowledge-sharing ethos
About the Area
Heartbeet is a 20 to 30 minute drive from the towns of Brockville, Merrickville, Kemptville, and Prescott; a fantastic spot for those who love the outdoors and the arts. The Rideau Canal and Lakes system offers many opportunities for hiking, swimming, boating, fishing, and other outdoor activities. Merrickville is a charming and welcoming town, with a rich history and culture. You'll find a variety of local shops, cafes, and restaurants. The area is home to a vibrant farming community that supports local food systems and sustainable agriculture. The farm is also conveniently located close to major cities such as Ottawa (50 minutes) and Kingston (70 minutes), making it easy to access urban amenities while enjoying a peaceful rural lifestyle.
Apply for Spring 2025
