Farm Manager – Seasonal
The De Mazenod Farm is a project of St Patrick Parish that launched this Spring to support the poor and marginalized in inner-city Hamilton, Ontario. The 19-acre Farm, located in rural Ancaster, grows produce and raises egg-laying chickens and honeybees to provide food for Hamilton’s hungry who visit the De Mazenod Door Outreach Ministry, 365 days a year.
The project requires a Farm Manager to oversee the rapidly growing farm operation and the work of its numerous volunteers throughout the current growing season.
This is a Seasonal Contract position requiring immediate availability.
Responsibilities
Manage overall operation of farm, Organize and co-ordinate planting, cultivating and crop harvesting activities; Raising and managing chickens and bees, Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings, Manage farm supplies, Maintain production records, Organize work schedule, Supervise staff and/or volunteers
The Farm Manager will be supported with designated Team Leads assigned to the following area;
The ideal candidate will possess experience and skills in
Own transportation
Flexibility in work hours
Training in CPR and First Aid an asset
Contract position, Full Time $1,000 per week. Immediate start through October.
Bonus payable upon successful completion of contract.
Interested applicants are asked to apply to parishoffice@stpatrickshamilton.ca
Please note:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
About the De Mazenod Farm
The De Mazenod Farm is a place of growth, peace and tranquility, celebrating God’s green earth. A special space where we gather to work outside, and to work on the inside, through compassion, contemplation and healing. A place of hard work and heart work, where volunteers of every walk of life can give back to the community in a meaningful way. A place where Guests of the Door are welcomed, respected and empowered to contribute to the mission. Growing and gathering food. Growing as disciples of Jesus Christ. Growing as a community of love and compassion.
As a Ministry of St Patrick Church, we instill and uphold the values of:
Community – we are all welcome, every background and walk of life, come as you are
Respect – we are all equal and all worthy, we treat each other with compassion and dignity
Service – we are servants to the mission, we give generously of our time and effort
Collaboration – we work as a team, united in our mission to serve the poor and marginalized
Faith – we live our faith through action, actively loving others as Christ loves us
