Farming, gardening and landscaping, property maintenance

Position: Practical Farm and Property Worker
Employer: Wind Whistle Farm
Location: Mulmur, Ontario (near Barrie, Orangeville, Alliston)

Position type: Paid, seasonal or ongoing
Pay: Up to $25 per hour, depending on experience and ability
Schedule: Full-time or part-time arrangements considered
Start date: As soon as possible
Optional accommodation: Available for the right person at an agreed weekly cost

Wind Whistle Farm is a growing farm and community project in the beautiful hills of Mulmur, approximately 90 minutes north of Toronto.

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and practically minded person to help with a mixture of gardening, property maintenance, landscaping, carpentry and general outdoor projects.

This opportunity could be a particularly good fit for someone who wants to spend the summer in a peaceful rural setting, gain practical experience and live affordably while earning an income.

Our property includes vegetable gardens, forests, a pond, a timber-frame home, an outdoor kitchen, a sauna, a roundhouse, a yurt, cabins and gathering spaces that we are continually improving.

Possible Work

Depending on your skills and the projects underway, the work may include:

• Vegetable gardening, weeding, watering and harvesting
• Planting, mulching and soil improvement
• General landscaping and property maintenance
• Basic carpentry and small building projects
• Repairing and improving cabins, sheds and outdoor structures
• Trail, fence and garden improvements
• Organizing tools, materials and work areas
• Preparing spaces for occasional community gatherings
• Operating small equipment if experienced and authorized
• Working independently or alongside a small team

The work is varied and mostly outdoors. Some tasks are physically demanding, so applicants should be comfortable working actively and maintaining a steady pace.

Who We Are Looking For

The right person will ideally be:

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Comfortable working outdoors
• Able to follow instructions and work independently
• Experienced with basic hand tools and power tools
• Practical and willing to learn
• Positive and respectful in a shared environment
• Physically capable of gardening, landscaping and property work
• Able to communicate clearly when questions or problems arise

Experience in gardening, farming, landscaping, carpentry, construction or property maintenance is valuable, but formal qualifications are not required.

A driver’s licence and reliable transportation are helpful, although an on-site living arrangement may reduce the need for daily transportation.

Pay and Accommodation

Pay is available at up to $25 per hour, depending on your experience, practical ability and the level of responsibility you can take on.

We are also open to a live-and-work arrangement. Accommodation may be available in a cabin, yurt, room or comfortable seasonal structure, depending on availability.

Accommodation would be provided at an agreed weekly rate and deducted from wages. The rate and complete arrangement would be discussed clearly in advance so that both sides understand the hours, wages, accommodation cost and expectations.

Meals may sometimes be shared, although food arrangements would also be discussed in advance.

This Opportunity May Suit Someone Who

• Wants to leave the city for the summer
• Is new to Ontario or currently travelling in Canada
• Wants paid work combined with affordable accommodation
• Is between jobs or larger construction contracts
• Is interested in farming, sustainability and community living
• Wants to develop practical gardening, landscaping or building skills
• Enjoys living simply and spending time outdoors

How to Apply

Please send a short introduction including:

• Your current location
• Your availability and preferred length of stay
• Your relevant experience and practical skills
• Whether you have a driver’s licence and transportation
• Whether you require on-site accommodation
• A few photos or examples of previous work, if available
• One or two references, if available

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Contact David Jenkins
Email: info@windwhistle.ca
Phone: 416 704 2167
Web: Wwoof Canada | Workaway

We are looking for someone dependable, capable and genuinely interested in helping care for and improve a unique rural property.