Black Creek Community Farm (BCCF) is a member of FoodShare Toronto’s Supportive Partnerships Platform – staff hired for these positions will be employed by FoodShare Toronto, and their work location will be Black Creek Community Farm.
Black Creek Community Farm is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally-protected factors.
Note: If you do not meet all of the qualifications, but think this job is perfect for you, we encourage you to include any transferable skills and experiences in your application because we would still love to see your application.
If you feel you need accommodation during the application process, please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at hr@foodshare.net at your earliest convenience. You will also be briefed on FoodShare’s policies regarding accommodation and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Black Creek Community Farm is an 8-acre farm in the heart of the Jane and Finch neighbourhood in Toronto. We are a not-for-profit organization and leader in Toronto’s dynamic urban agriculture and community food sector. At Black Creek Community Farm, we serve and enrich our community through a thriving farm, healthy food, and hands-on training and learning experiences. We work with schools, organizations, and agencies to deliver mentoring and employment opportunities for Black youth and other equity-seeking groups in the community.
Our focus is to inspire the next generation by providing leadership in food justice and supporting diverse natural and social ecosystems. We believe everyone has a right to food.
Black Creek Community Farm strives to create a workspace that reflects the diversity of identities and lived experiences that exist within the communities we work alongside. We are committed to working to identify and dismantle systemic forms of oppression in the food system. Racialized people and others from equity-seeking groups are over-represented in food insecurity and poverty statistics, but are significantly under-represented in community-based food work. We believe the Black community, low-income communities, and other equity-deserving groups must play a central role in defining food justice and its priorities. We believe that those most affected by an issue must have access to paid positions in organizations tasked with challenging poverty and food insecurity.
Canada Summer Jobs – Community Engagement and Market Garden Trainee positions Apply Today!
Please note: Black Creek Community Farm (BCCF) is hiring a total of 2 Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) staff this summer. CSJ staff will have the opportunity to work with all BCCF programs and be exposed to all aspects of our work, but their main area of work will be with either the Market Garden team or the Community Programs team as described in the job descriptions below.
We will be filling 1 Market Trainee position and 1 Community Engagement Trainee position. We will make every effort to honour candidate preferences when making job offers, but assignments will be made on the basis of position availability.
Job Title: Community Engagement Trainee (1) & Market Garden Trainee (1)
Salary: $22.08/hour (35 hrs/week)*
Benefits: $1000 health expense fund and paid sick days, prorated to length of employment*
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract, 35 hours per week, 8 weeks
Anticipated Start: June 2025 (Flexibility in start date is possible, but no later than June 26, 2025 and ending no later than August 30, 2025)
Reports to: Various (Market Garden Coordinator, Farm Park Coordinator, Urban Harvest Coordinator, Value-Added Coordinator, Farm Education Coordinator)
Location(s) of Position: On-site at the Black Creek Community Farm, 4929 Jane Street, and off-site working regular shifts at farmers’ markets throughout the city as needed.
Available positions: 2
Please Note:
This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program, which requires that the applicants:
- Be between 15-30 years of age (inclusive)
- Be Canadian Citizens, permanent residents, or persons on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
- Be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial legislation and regulations
*If you do not have the qualifications listed, but you think this job is perfect for you, we would still love to see your application.
*As part of Black Creek Community Farm’s commitment to equity, all staff get equal pay for equal work. As a result salaries and benefits are non-negotiable.
TO APPLY: Please submit your resume and cover letter by 9:00 AM on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, by clicking the ‘Apply Today’ below. Please note that we may only be able to contact candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process.
For the full job posting and to apply please click here.
Miziwe Biik Community Engagement Trainee Apply Today!
Interested applicants must be registred and eligible with Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Training and Employment Services – If you are not eligible, your application will not be considered – > https://form.jotform.com/MiziweBiik/join You will need to register with Miziwe Biik along with apply to this job posting
The BCCF Community Programs Trainee will work with our Farm Education team to deliver programming for children, adults, youth and seniors. They will also work with Farm Park staff to care for the themed gardens (i.e., medicine wheel garden, children’s and seniors’ gardens, etc.), food forest and trail system on-site at BCCF. This includes caring for annual crops, as well as perennial fruit-producing shrubs, herbaceous plants and trees.
The Community Programs Trainee will develop community engagement and group facilitation skills, working with visiting schools, community members, and volunteer groups, and engaging them in programming. The Community Programs Trainee will also support outreach, community events, and the farm’s community food access and distribution initiatives.
The Community Programs Trainee will receive on-the-job training related to facilitation and workshop development. They will have the opportunity to shadow staff to start and build their skills and confidence in co-facilitation and solo facilitation.
Job Title: Community Engagement Trainee
Salary: $22.08/hour (35 hrs/week)*
Benefits: Prorated based on start date: Four weeks of paid vacation, 1-2 week paid winter shutdown, 20 paid wellness/sick days, 1 paid birthday leave day, all per calendar year; extended health benefit up to $1000 reimbursement prorated per calendar year*
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract (11-month duration, approx April 2025 – March 2026)
Anticipated Start: April 2025
Reports to: Farm Park Coordinator
Location(s) of Position: On-site at the Black Creek Community Farm, 4929 Jane Street, and off-site working regular shifts at farmers’ markets throughout the city as needed.
Available positions: 1
Please Note:
Interested applicants must be registred and eligible with Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Training and Employment Services – If you are not eligible, your application will not be considered – > https://form.jotform.com/MiziweBiik/join You will need to register with Miziwe Biik along with apply to this job posting
*If you do not have the qualifications listed, but you think this job is perfect for you, we would still love to see your application.
*As part of Black Creek Community Farm’s commitment to equity, all staff get equal pay for equal work. As a result salaries and benefits are non-negotiable.
TO APPLY: Please submit your resume and cover letter by 9:00 AM on Monday, March 24, 2025, by clicking the ‘Apply Today’ below. Please note that we may only be able to contact candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process.
For the full job posting and to apply please click here.
Social Impact Educator Apply Today!
The Social Impact Educator will play a key role in the successful implementation and delivery of Black Creek Community Farm’s programs, workshops, and events. Collaborating with the Development team, the educator will be responsible for hosting and leading farm tours, revenue-generating events, and team-building activities. The Social Impact Educator will support outreach efforts, procuring sponsorships, and day-of logistics for events and activities. This role involves creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for diverse participants and ensuring that BCCF’s mission and values are reflected in all programming.
This position is ideal for a dynamic and personable professional with a flair for creating and facilitating meaningful experiences and building strong community connections with a collaborative spirit, excel in hosting engaging events, leading impactful workshops, and inspiring participation while maintaining a keen eye for logistics and outreach.
Job Title: Social Impact Educator
Salary: $26/hr (37.5 hrs/week)*
Benefits: Prorated based on length of employment: Up to 4 weeks paid vacation; prorated 20 paid sick/wellness days per year, 1 paid birthday leave day, all per calendar year; health benefits with up to $1000 reimbursement, no waiting period*
Contract type: Full-Time, Fixed Term, with possibility of extension
Anticipated Start and End Date: May 2025 – December 2025
Reports to: Development Manager
Location(s) of Position: On-site at the Black Creek Community Farm, 4929 Jane Street, and off-site working regular shifts at farmers’ markets throughout the city as needed.
Available positions: 1
Please Note:
*If you do not have the qualifications listed, but you think this job is perfect for you, we would still love to see your application.
*As part of Black Creek Community Farm’s commitment to equity, all staff get equal pay for equal work. As a result salaries and benefits are non-negotiable.
TO APPLY: Please submit your resume and cover letter by 9:00 AM on Monday, March 17, 2025, by clicking the ‘Apply Today’ button below. Please note that we may only be able to contact candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process.
For the full job posting and to apply, please click here.
BCCF Selection Process for Paid Positions:
- The first step in the hiring process is for FoodShare’s HR team to screen applications to determine which demonstrate meeting the posting’s base qualifications. Please make sure to include details of your experience in your resume/cover letter to ensure the committee has the information they need to assess your qualifications for the role. This process takes at least 2 weeks from the application deadline.
- The hiring committee will review the applications that pass the initial screening and decide which candidates to invite to interview. This process usually takes about 1 week.
- The hiring committee will conduct first-round interviews with selected candidates. Candidates will be sent the interview questions 48 hours before their scheduled interview. Candidates are welcome, but not expected or required, to send any questions they have to the hiring committee in advance of the interview. These interviews usually occur about 4 weeks after the application deadline. In recognition of the time and labour of preparing for and attending an interview, BCCF financially compensates interviewees at a fixed rate of $75 per interview.
- The hiring committee may conduct a second round of interviews, which may include a pre-interview assignment, which would be compensated.
- HR will conduct reference checks for the candidate if BCCF intends to extend an offer. This process usually takes about 1 week.
- HR will send the selected candidate an Employment Agreement, which the candidate will have at least 1 week to review and return.