Land to Table Farm Assistant

Seabird Island Band; Agassiz; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Seabird Island Band is seeking a Land to Table Farm Assistant to join our team on the Tém:éxw li te Letam Farm during the peak growing season. You will work outdoors on crop production, field maintenance, and daily farm chores while learning sustainable farming practices.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration with staff, and community engagement. No prior farm experience is required, with on‑the‑job training provided and safety checks including background screening.

Qualifications

• Interest in agriculture, sustainability, or outdoor work.
• Able to perform physical tasks such as lifting 20–40 lbs and varying weather.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or in a small team.
• No prior farm experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Planting and seeding, transplanting, and preparing planting beds.
• Weeding, watering, mulching, pruning, trellising and pest monitoring.
• Harvesting and packing produce for sale or storage.
• Soil care through composting and soil amendments.
• Set up and monitor irrigation, water crops by hand as needed.
• Safely operate basic farm tools and maintain equipment.
• Support upkeep of farm structures, fencing, paths, and storage areas.
• Assist with washing, labeling, and organizing produce.

Skills

Interest in agriculture

Lifting 20-40 lbs

Reliability & punctuality

Ability to work independently

Job description

Position Summary

Seabird Island is committed to fostering health and wellness within our community. We are dedicated to creating a culturally safe and inclusive environment that respects and values Indigenous knowledge, traditions, and ways of being. We are seeking a Land to Table Farm Assistant to join our team, working collaboratively to enhance farming operations and receiving training opportunities for individuals interested in agriculture, sustainability, environmental science, or land-based work.

Under the direction of the Acting Holistic Nutrition Wellness Lead, the Land to Table Farm Assistant provides culturally informed support for day-to-day operations on the Tém:éxw li te Letam Farm during the peak growing season. This role involves hands‑on and outdoors, focusing on crop production, field maintenance, and general farm upkeep. The Land to Table Farm Assistant will also engage in community relations activities to support clients and the community.

This is a term position with an end date of September 7th, with possibility of extension.

What you’ll do

Crop Production & Field Work

• Planting: Assist with seeding, transplanting, and preparing planting beds.
• Crop Maintenance: Perform weeding, watering, mulching, pruning, trellising, and pest monitoring to support healthy crop growth.
• Harvesting: Harvest vegetables, fruits, or herbs according to quality standards; wash, sort, and pack produce for sale or storage.
• Soil Care: Help with composting, soil amendments, and basic field preparation.

Farm Operations

• Irrigation: Set up, monitor, and adjust irrigation systems; hand‑water crops as needed.
• Tool & Equipment Use: Safely operate basic farm tools (hand tools, wheelbarrows, small equipment) and assist with routine cleaning and maintenance.
• General Maintenance: Support upkeep of farm structures, fencing, pathways, and storage areas.
• Help with produce washing, packing, labelling, and organizing.

What you Bring

Qualifications

• Interest in agriculture, sustainability, food systems, or outdoor work.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting (20‑40 lbs), bending, kneeling, and working in varying weather conditions.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a small team.
• No prior farm experience required: training provided.

Working / Special Conditions

• Initial and ongoing employment is subject to submission of a clear Criminal Record Check to ensure the safety and trust of the communities we serve. This check will be conducted every five years.
• Initial and ongoing commitment to the values and guidelines of Sq'éwqel (Seabird Island Band), including our policies, procedures, standards of practice, and laws, is essential. This commitment supports our collective work, the community, and the responsibilities of this role.

Employment is conditional upon completing pre‑employment screening to ensure a safe and secure work environment in which students, staff, members, families, community, as well as resources, and assets are protected. All background checks, reference checks and criminal record checks are performed in accordance with Seabird Island Human Resources Policy Manual, protecting the integrity and confidentiality of information gathered during the evaluation.

Pre‑employment screening

Seabird Island is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. We recognize and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions that Indigenous people bring to our team. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous people. Pursuant to S. 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of First Nations, Métis, or Inuit heritage. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in Canada; however, we are not able to sponsor visas.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.