**2022 Positions are Filled. Thanks to all applicants!**
Nursery Sales & Production Assistant Apprenticeship
About the Apprenticeship
This apprenticeship is well suited for individuals with a strong work ethic and friendly personality who are seeking a career path in ecological food production. The apprentice will work closely with the Nursery Manager to manage sales of farm and nursery goods in our outdoor retail nursery, as well as sow & grow a wide variety of annual vegetable starts, and other related duties. Most days of this apprenticeship will be fun and enjoyable. Some days may be challenging, wet and monotonous. And, we will be serving coffee! Apply Here
Position Details
This is a part time, short-term position. The working hours are as follows, with some flexibility for the right candidate.
Employment period: Week of March 8th to week of June 21st
Schedule:
March: 3 days/week (flexible which days)
April & May: Wed-Fri 10 am – 6:30 pm; Sat 10 am – 2:30 pm
June: Wed-Fri 10 am – 6:30 pm (some flexibility around hours)
Wage: $16-18 depending on experience + plants and food
Work will be outdoors at the Mason St. Farm site at 1015 Balmoral Rd., Victoria BC.
Application Process
Please fill out the Nursery Assistant Application and send it along with a resume to masonstreetfarm@gmail.com by February 12, 2022 with the subject line ‘2022 apprenticeship application’. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a paid working interview mid to late February. We aim to finalize the position by the end of February.