The Community Farm Field Worker supports Cheam Farm’s community food initiatives through a combination of agricultural production, community outreach, and culturally grounded food systems education. This role contributes to crop production while engaging community members through workshops, events, and food distribution programs that promote sustainable agriculture, ecosystem stewardship, and culturally significant plant knowledge. The position plays an important role in strengthening community connections to land, food security, and Indigenous food sovereignty initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate community workshops, demonstrations, and educational activities related to agriculture, horticulture, ecosystem services, and culturally significant plant knowledge.
- Coordinate preparation and distribution of weekly farm produce boxes and community food access initiatives.
- Support planning and delivery of seasonal farm events, including annual Blueberry and Pumpkin U-Pick activities.
- Maintain and care for the community greenhouse, including crop propagation, watering, monitoring plant health, and general upkeep.
- Develop and maintain designated community garden plots, including planting, cultivation, harvesting, and seasonal maintenance.
- Assist with vegetable and blueberry field production, including planting, crop care, harvesting, and general farm labor.
- Operate farm tools and equipment safely, including irrigation systems, walk-behind tractors, and related equipment; perform basic maintenance and report repair needs.
- Engage respectfully with community members, visitors, and program participants, supporting a welcoming, culturally safe farm environment.
- Contribute to safe work practices and maintain organized, functional farm spaces across all operational areas.
- Other farm duties as required.
Qualifications & Experience
- Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Interest in community food systems, sustainable agriculture, and culturally grounded food education.
- Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
- Experience working with Indigenous communities, cultural programming, or food sovereignty initiatives.
- Experience facilitating workshops, training sessions, or educational programming related to agriculture, ecology, gardening, or cultural plant knowledge.
- Previous event coordination or community outreach experience.
- Farm, greenhouse, landscaping, or outdoor labor experience.
- Familiarity with basic farm equipment operation and maintenance.
Working Conditions
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm April 1st – October 31st (some weekend work during our July and October U-pick season)
- Farm work requires physically demanding tasks, including lifting, bending and standing for long periods of time.
- Farm work occurs in all weather conditions
- This is a community facing farm position and requires understanding Indigenous communities and food security initiatives
How to Apply
Apply by submitting your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in this role.
Cheam First Nation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and culturally safe workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
As an Indigenous organization, preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit).
All applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in their application if they are a member of an equity-deserving group.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Cheam. We appreciate the time and effort you have taken to apply for this role.
Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest and encourage you to apply for the future opportunities that match your qualifications.
Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 7 months
Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Are you First Nations, Métis, and Inuit?
- Are you a Cheam Band Member?
- Why do you want to work with Cheam First Nation?
- Please describe your experience in a similar role.
Work Location: In person
