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Position: Organic Vegetable and Fruit Farm Assistant
Type: age 30 & under / summer
Farm: Amma Canada Farms
Location: 9158 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown, Halton Region/GTA, Ontario

• Compensation: $20/h
• Term: 16 weeks, from May - August 2026. Start date: May 1-11. End date: Aug 10 - 29.
• Hours: 35 hours/week. Must be available to work weekday mornings and Saturdays from 10 AM - 4 PM.

Position Summary:

This position is dependent on grant funding through the Canada Summer Jobs program. As such, applicants must be between 15-30 years old.

Amma Canada is a religious charity inspired by Mata Amritanandamayi Devi. Amma Canada Farms is largely volunteer-run, and operates with the dual objective of serving Mother Nature while serving the local community. The Amma Canada Farms vegetable garden team grows a wide array of vegetables with a particular focus on culturally relevant crops of the South Indian and West Indian diaspora (Malabar spinach/poi, bottle gourd/lauki, bitter gourd/karela, etc). The proceeds from Amma Canada's vegetable crop sales support the organization's charitable activities. A portion of the harvest is donated to local food banks. While Amma Canada Farms is not certified organic, the team adheres to organic farming practices, and they strive continually to make their operations more regenerative and ecologically sound.

The Organic Vegetable & Fruit Farm Assistant will be working primarily in the vegetable garden, assisting with all aspects of production including planting, cultivating, harvesting, and field maintenance. If time permits, there may also be opportunities to work in Amma Canada's orchard of 200 fruit trees, and/or at the beehives, and/or on property maintenance. The Farm Assistant will be supervised and trained by the Vegetable Garden team lead, and other Amma Canada Farms staff. This role requires enthusiasm and willingness to learn, independent work habits. The successful applicant must have the ability to adapt to a wide variety of coworkers, as well as to changing weather, crop cycles, and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities: 

Farm Operations:

• Perform general farm labour principally in the vegetable garden including planting, cultivating, harvesting, and field maintenance.
• Monitor garden beds and crops for pests, soil conditions, and irrigation needs.
• Follow all safety protocols, equipment operation standards, and farm policies.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Experience in farming is an asset. Those without experience but with a strong desire to learn are also encouraged to apply.
• Youth with an interest in farming who face barriers to entry are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Must have a valid driver's licence.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of farm safety.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good physical stamina and ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Problem-solving ability to address equipment issues or operational challenges.
• Dependable, punctual, and adaptable to changing work priorities.
• Ability to work respectfully with a wide variety of people of different backgrounds and levels of experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be between ages 15-30 (Canada Summer Jobs program requirement).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and operate equipment for extended periods.

Interested?

Please email your resume with cover letter to:
info@ammacanada.ca

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