Work on Organic Farms

Hiring: General Farm Worker, Organic Vegetable Farm
Farm: Circle Organic 
Location: Millbrook, between Oshawa / Peterborough / Cobourg, Ontario
Dates: May 1st to November 10th (with some flexibility)

About the farm

We are a family farm growing certified organic vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers on 85 acre just south west of Peterborough ON. In addition to perennial agriculture (asparagus, raspberries, currants, fruit trees, etc), we grow 5 acres of annual vegetables on a multi-year rotation. We are a four-season farm. We store root vegetables through the winter and sell year-round, bringing fresh greens from our winter greenhouse as well.

We grow for our CSA (Community Shared Agriculture) program, a weekly on-farm store, farmers’ market, restaurants, retailers and other wholesale buyers. We are very proud of the quality of our produce and expect high quality work from our team.

About the position

• We are seeking 1 full time farm worker (approx. 40 hours per week) and 1 part time farm worker (8-20 hours per week) from May to November, possibly beyond November if interested.
• Wage is $17.60-$19.00/hour.
• Must have own transportation, as on-site housing is not available.
• Vegetable farming experience is an asset.

Farming tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Planting, cultivating and irrigating crops
• Weeding, hoeing, hand weeding
• Managing pests
• Harvesting, washing and packing vegetables (sorting for quality)
• Other general farm tasks – cleaning, picking rocks, etc.

Work Conditions & Personal Suitability:

Organic market gardening is challenging and requires many skills, including:

• Working under pressure, working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality work;

• Many physical demands include standing/moving for long periods of time, crouching, bending and kneeling; walking distances around the farm; lifting and handling heavy loads (approx. 50 lbs);
• Good hand-eye coordination, quick hands, attention to detail and ability to manage repetitive tasks while staying alert and focused;
• Working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, including wet, damp, cold, dusty, noisy and hot. While our working conditions are safe, they are not aways pleasant. The work is physically and mentally demanding;
• We need workers who can take instructions and integrate feedback well; also, people who work well with others, but thrive and stay motivated when working independently as well;
• We need workers who want to understand the big picture and will keep their eye the clock to ensure efficiency;
• All while maintaining a positive attitude!

To apply:

Please send a resume, with cover letter outlining your experience and interest, to farm@circleorganic.ca

We will contact candidates in late January 2026

To learn more about our farm, visit our website circleorganic.ca or instagram.com/circleorganic and facebook.com/circleorganic

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