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Organic Vegetable Farming Internship 2017
  • Contract length: May 8, 2017 to Nov 3, 2017
  • Work Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
  • Wage:  $11.40 to $16.00/hour depending on experience + $1000 end of season BONUS
  • On-Farm accommodations available
 
The best way to experience a season of growing in the North and to learn about successful Organic Market Farming is by participating in a paid Internship at Sleepy G Farm!  Find all the details below!

Sleepy G is seeking an Organic Vegetable Farm Intern that will work as a member of a 3-5 person crew who plants, cultivates, harvests and markets vegetables for a 150 member CSA, small food stores, and a busy Farmer’s Market.  
 
Sleepy G is:
  • The leading Organic grower in the region
  • Certified Organic by EcoCert Canada
  • A well-established Market Farm and has been growing vegetables and raising animals in Pass Lake since 2006
  • Committed to producing feed for their beef herd
  • Using modern tools, machines and equipment including precision hoes, Tuff-bilt cultivating tractor, BCS & 4 wheel tractors, keyline plough, bed former, quality totes, hoophouses, hose reel irrigation, electric deer fencing, 3 season packhouse, root washer, cold storage etc.
  • Production focused and provides staff with tools and training to achieve above-average productivity
  • Openly shares valuable insight and encouragement to those wishing to pursue a career in market farming
 
You are:
  • Highly motivated to assist in fulfilling the immediate and long-term goals of the farm
  • Mature, conscientious, self-motivated, resilient, and capable of following verbal instruction
  • Non-smoking
  • Not returning to school in September/able to complete the season in full
 
Successful candidates will:
  • Receive paid, on-the-job training and skills development to be successful in occupation and life
  • Receive an hourly wage (subject to CRA deductions), 4% vacation pay, WSIB coverage, 900+ insurable hours
  • $1000 (taxable) BONUS when season is completed in full (May to November)
  • Work Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm (1 hour unpaid lunch)
  • Eat elaborate lunches every workday, morning & lunch coffee included!
  • Optional semi-private housing on the farm with electricity, Wi-Fi, shared staff kitchen, shower, outhouse 
  • Receive daily mentorship from Sleepy G Farm founders Marcelle & Brendan!
Application Process
Candidates are expected to apply via email to info(at)sleepygfarm.ca using Organic Vegetable Farm Intern as subject line. A resume shall be attached as a PDF and cover letter written in the body of the email.
 
Only selected applicants will be contacted to provide more information with regard to skills, experience and references. 
Casual Volunteer and Work-Share opportunities are also available for 2017.  Please email the farm for more details.
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Certified Organic by Ecocert Canada
Sleepy G Farm 2017