We are hiring !

You might be the awesome person we need for the 2023 season.

Jobs

Positions available

Are you passionate about local food systems, biodiversity, global health, bio-intensive production and regenerative agriculture? Do you have a particular interest in medicinal plants? You are in good physical shape have a high tolerance for the elements and can work as easily alone as in a team and tolerate pressure well? Do you want to participate in the development of a vegetable farm of medicinal plants on a small surface, isolated in the tranquility of the Pontiac forest?

Come work with our small team and have a season full of agricultural challenges and pleasures.

☞ Carpenter position

We are looking for a carpenter for various construction projects on the farm.

Do you want to participate in the development of a vegetable farm of medicinal plants on a small surface, isolated in the tranquility of the Pontiac forest?

Come work with our small team and have a season full of agricultural challenges and pleasures. We are looking for a candidate who will be able to design, manufacture and implement different constructions and renovations of farm buildings. This position can be seasonal or permanent, depending on the availability of the candidate. We have at least 12 months of big projects on the farm, followed by several more and constant maintenance.

Some projects for 2023 :

Building finishes and renovations
Develop rest areas/construction of play structures
Installation of animal enclosures and renovation of a small barn
Rustic fence installation…
Build a 25X40 greenhouse
And much more, contact us for more info!

We prioritize local materials, either raw wood cut and sawn directly on the farm or from local mills, so “real” 2X4s and 4X4s… Several constructions planned include the installation of cedar shingles. Recycled materials are very often part of the ecological constructions of the farm.

Required profile

Have a very good physical condition: able to work physically
Demonstrate rigor at work, concern for efficiency and a job well done
Ability to collaborate and work in a team
Demonstrate autonomy and independence
Be motivated, hardworking, resourceful and punctual
Be creative, have an eye for detail
Have a good sense of communication with teammates
Be able to work in various conditions and sometimes under pressure (rain, cold, heat, insects, deadlines, etc.)
An asset - passionate about horticulture, food systems and bio-intensive production or very curious to learn more about these topics.
Experience in construction and renovation required. Skill cards not required.
Must speak french

Salary and benefits

The salary is $20.00 -$25.00 per hour, adjusted according to experience
Work schedule: days to be discussed, 3 to 6 days a week, we are very flexible according to the arrangements decided.
On-site accommodation included in salary

Other benefits

Employee discount on farm products
Some free farm vegetables and eggs for personal consumption
Flexible hours
Tools are provided
Opportunity to learn about herbalism, self-sufficiency and organic farming
Opportunity to get involved on the farm over the long term, in our food, energy, homeschooling and other self-sufficiency projects.

Workplace : 34 ch Greermount, Clarendon, Quebec, J0X 2Y0

Duration of employment : To be discussed, flexible, seasonal or permanent.

Full-Time : During the summer (25h to 40h / week depending on availability)

Do not hesitate to contact me for any questions and clarifications.

To apply, contact Mariane Desjardins Roy

E-mail : herboristerielafeedesbois@hotmail.com

Phone: +1 (819) 307-2093

Can't wait to meet you!

About the Farm

La Fée des Bois is a farm with a family atmosphere, we practice bio-intensive agriculture, on a human scale and with little mechanization on approximately 6 acres. Our practices include crop diversity and rotation, growing green manures, minimum tillage and enhancing biodiversity. The team works with concepts of regenerative agriculture, permaculture and, although the cultivation has been done exclusively organically since our arrival on the farm, we will be in pre-certification this year to officially have organic certification shortly.

We invite you to browse our website to learn a little more about our values.

☞ Farm worker position

We are always open to people interested in working on different aspects of production. Tasks and learning will be varied and determined by the time of the season and may include seedling production, greenhouse production, alternative land preparation, farm animal management (sheep and hens), field transplanting, but mainly: weeding, harvesting, dryer management, packaging, processing and labeling of herbal products and participation in farm activities and sales. Do not hesitate to apply!

Various tasks

Establishment of crops in the field
Participate in harvesting and packaging
Transformations: cleaning, drying, following plants in the dryer, related tasks
Manufacture of herbal products
Packaging and labeling
Participate in cooperative activities
Participate in farm activities and sales; welcome customers, hold the sales kiosk, animation and guided tours of the gardens following adequate training.

Required profile

Have a very good physical condition: able to do physical work 8 hours a day (with breaks) and lift 40 pounds, sometimes several times a day.
Demonstrate versatility and excellent learning ability
Demonstrate rigor at work, concern for efficiency and a job well done
Ability to collaborate and work in a team
Demonstrate autonomy and independence
Be motivated, hardworking, resourceful and punctual
Be able to work in various conditions and sometimes under pressure (rain, cold, heat, insects, stress, etc.)
Be interested in herbalism, horticulture, food systems, and bio-intensive production, or very curious to learn more about these topics
Be open-minded and interested in working with colleagues from diverse backgrounds
Be present and receptive during instructions, explanations, training and work planning

Salary and Benefits

The salary varies from $15.00 per hour to $20.00, adjustment according to experience
Work schedule: days to be discussed, 3 to 5 days a week, including Saturday and/or Sunday depending on farm activities with Monday off
Very flexible schedule with 1 hour for lunch (unpaid)

Holidays and public holidays

To be determined

Other benefits

Employee discount on herbal products
Free farm vegetables and eggs for personal consumption
Flexible hours
Opportunities to learn about herbalism, self-sufficiency, and organic farming

About the farm

La Fée des Bois is a farmhouse with a family atmosphere; we practice bio-intensive agriculture, on a human scale and with little mechanization on approximately 6 acres. Our practices include crop diversity and rotation, growing green manures, minimum tillage and enhancing biodiversity. The team works with concepts of regenerative agriculture, permaculture and. although the culture is made organically exclusively since our arrival at the farm, we will be in pre-certification this year to officially have organic certification shortly.

Greenhouse sowing begins at the beginning of March, moving to the field at the beginning of May, when the ground thaws. At the beginning of July, all the seedlings are in the ground. We grow half perennials and half annuals, so a lot of work of dividing mature plants that is done directly in the field in spring and fall; field work ends at the end of October or when the snow arrives. The harvest of plants begins in May with the young shoots and ends in mid-October with the roots. We continue our activities year-round, October, November and December are very busy months for processing, farm sales and Christmas activities on the farm.

We always prioritize employees with seniority on our farm for subsequent years since the training of our employees represents a lot of time investment and work techniques often require several months to really acquire for certain tasks.

Workplace : 34 ch Greermount, Clarendon, Quebec, J0X 2Y0

Full-Time: 40 hours per week, must be available on weekends

Only selected candidates will be called for an interview.

To apply, contact Mariane Desjardins Roy

E-mail : herboristerielafeedesbois@hotmail.com

Phone: +1 (819) 307-2093

Can't wait to meet you!