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.

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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.

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Main Tasks: 

The BCCF Market Garden Facilitator is responsible for supporting the implementation of the day-to-day operations of the organic vegetable farm, which includes: seedling and crop production; harvest sales and marketing; mentoring farm trainees; and community-building with farm volunteers and customers. More broadly, this position will work closely with the Farm Manager and Farm Coordinator towards the goal of improving the efficiency, productivity, and profitability of the farm in the context of the mission of BCCF.  

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.

Job Title: Market Garden Facilitator

Duties and Responsibilities:

Crop Production and Harvest

  • Collaborate with Market Garden staff to facilitate and carry out all aspects of crop production, including greenhouse seeding and seedling management, field preparation, transplanting, direct seeding, weeding, irrigating, harvesting, and post-harvest handling
  • Safely use farm tools and implements, ensuring tools are safely stored at the end of each shift 
  • Follow crop plans, seeding schedules, and harvesting instructions, with support from the Market Garden Coordinator 

Facilitation

  • Lead and/or co-facilitate the welcoming engagement and workshops for visitors, volunteers, community members, students, and corporate groups 
  • Support a safe workspace in the field, greenhouses, tool storage areas, coolers, and wash stations by following safety & storage guidelines and contributing to cleaning routines

Outreach/Marketing

  • Collaborate with Market Garden and Value-Added team on outreach activities to support the sale, marketing, and communication of the harvest and value-added products, for CSA pickups, wholesale orders, on-site farm stand, and selling in the Jane/Finch Community and surrounding areas
  • Drive farm vehicle (large van) throughout the city, run errands, handle logistics of deliveries, and pick up supplies
  • Support advertising tasks, including content creation for media and communications to be shared on our upcoming events and programs, and contributing to weekly social media posts (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin) and monthly e-newsletters using platforms such as Canva

Administrative

  • Assist with record-keeping (planting logs, crop yields, volunteer hours, etc.) and ensure the organic certification of the farm 
  • Support the purchasing of program materials and supplies, track purchases and receipts, and support project bookkeeping
  • Process payments, track income and expenses, and follow up with clients by sending confirmation emails, creating invoices, and sending feedback forms
  • Contribute to the preparation of monthly program updates, the annual report, and other funding-related progress reports
  • Track program metrics and deliverables in the Program Log

General

  • Drive farm vehicle (large van) throughout the city, run errands, handle logistics of deliveries, and pick up supplies
  • Adhere to Foodshare and BCCF’s policies and health and safety procedures
  • Attend BCCF staff meetings and staff training, scheduled team meetings, and check-ins 
  • Participate in farm-wide initiatives and events 
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience

  • Demonstrated commitment to principles of food justice
  • At least 2 years of work experience with organic market gardening techniques on a  vegetable farm
  • At least 2 years of experience in implementing a field crop plan
  • At least 1 year of experience managing and growing in a four-season greenhouse
  • At least 1 year of experience in customer service
  • Available
  • Class “G” Ontario Driver’s License, with a clean driving record, comfortable driving large vehicles
  • Experience volunteering, working, or partnering with Black Creek Community Farm, an asset
  • Demonstrated facilitation skills for diverse groups with the ability to think quickly and creatively problem-solve during workshops, tours, or group activities
  • Competency using BCS tractor, implements and/or a handheld tractor is an asset
  • Desire and passion for working outdoors, with seasonally heavy workloads and public interaction
  • Strong communication and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Experience living or working in the Black Creek/Jane-Finch neighbourhood, an asset
  • Lived experience of challenges faced in under-resourced communities, such as discrimination based upon BIPOC identity, income disparity, food insecurity, or other experiences – an asset
  • Must be legally authorized to work in Canada
  • Familiar and proficient with G-Suite (Google Drive, Sheets, Docs, Calendar, Gmail), Microsoft Office, Adobe, and computer applications

Job Requirements

The BCCF Market Garden Facilitator position includes: 

  • Regularly working evening and weekend shifts as well as occasional holidays during the main farming season to staff volunteer shifts, events, and markets
  • Class “G” Ontario Driver’s License, with a clean driving record, comfortable driving large vehicles (Drivers Abstract may be required)
  • A willingness to learn and a keen interest in ecological small-scale farming
  • Repetitive, physical tasks such as bending, crouching, lifting, and reaching 
  • Full shifts standing and working on your feet   
  • Use of hand tools and mechanized equipment 
  • Regularly lifting 50+ lbs 
  • Attention to detail, ability to follow written and verbal directions
  • Full shifts working outdoors in all kinds of weather (heat, sun, rain, cold)
  • The main work location for this position is Black Creek Community Farm, 4929 Jane St. Other locations will include travel and regular shifts at farmers’ markets throughout the city, with the ability to work from home on some administrative tasks with the supervisor’s prior approval
  • Working outdoors in all kinds of weather (heat, sun, rain, cold)

    Salary: $26/hr (37.5 hrs/wk)*

    Benefits: 20 paid wellness/sick days, prorated based on start date, extended health benefit up to $1000 reimbursement

    Contract type: Full Time, Fixed Term with possible extension

    Anticipated Start: August 2025

    Anticipated End: December 2025

    Reports to: Market Garden 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.

    TO APPLY:  Please submit your resume and cover letter by 5:00 pm on Friday, August 1, 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.

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    * 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. 

    BCCF Selection Process for Paid Positions:

    1. 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.
    2. 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.
    3. 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.
    4. The hiring committee may conduct a second round of interviews, which may include a pre-interview assignment, which would be compensated.
    5. HR will conduct reference checks for the candidate if BCCF intends to extend an offer. This process usually takes about 1 week.
    6. HR will send the selected candidate an Employment Agreement, which the candidate will have at least 1 week to review and return.

    Please note:

    BCCF is a member of FoodShare Toronto’s Supportive Partnerships Platform – staff hired for this position will be employed by FoodShare Toronto, and their work location will be Black Creek Community Farm. 

    FoodShare is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We welcome all applicants who share our values of respect, inclusivity, and equality.

    You may require accommodation during the application process. If that’s the case, please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at hr@foodshare.net at your earliest convenience to let them know what type of accommodation you need.