Farm & Volunteer Leader — Community Harvest

Ottawa Food Bank; Ottawa; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A local nonprofit organization in Ontario seeks a Community Harvest Assistant to manage farm tasks and volunteer involvement from April to November 2026. Applicants should demonstrate interest in agriculture, teamwork abilities, and strong leadership skills while performing demanding physical work outdoors. Offering a starting salary of $24.04 per hour, the position provides a unique opportunity to support community food production efforts.

Benefits

Allowance for protective equipment

Job training and community involvement

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in farming or agriculture.
• Experience working with people and groups.
• Ability to work independently and reliably.
• Physical capability to handle demanding roles.

Responsibilities

• Perform field tasks like seeding, planting, and harvesting.
• Coach and guide volunteers on the farm.
• Prepare daily logs of farm work.
• Transport produce when necessary.

Skills

Experience in agriculture

Leadership skills

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Communication skills

Tools

Farming equipment

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A local nonprofit organization in Ontario seeks a Community Harvest Assistant to manage farm tasks and volunteer involvement from April to November 2026. Applicants should demonstrate interest in agriculture, teamwork abilities, and strong leadership skills while performing demanding physical work outdoors. Offering a starting salary of $24.04 per hour, the position provides a unique opportunity to support community food production efforts.