Forest Gardens Farm Team

Job summary

Contribute to the development of a regenerative farm through roles such as Farm Lead, Food Forester, or Soil Builder. Focus on building resilient local communities based on ecologically regenerative food systems.

Job details

Regenerative farming, Food forests, Agroecology Positions: Forest Gardens Farm Team Farm: Forest Gardens Location: Salt Spring Island, BC Accom.: living and working on the farm The world is in a profound state of upheaval. And while the causes of our turmoil are incredibly complex and overwhelming, the solutions are elegantly simple, and all around us. We wish to be in service to life through this great transition. We are called to help build the foundation for resilient local communities that are based on ecologically regenerative food systems. We are guided by the knowledge of our pre-industrial ancestors, the wisdom of our Indigenous elders, and the practices of modern agro-ecological land stewards. We are developing a regenerative farm to help life thrive into the future. If you share this vision and want to help it grow, then we want your help evolving the farm. Forest Gardens is inviting skilled, passionate and dedicated humans to apply to join our Farm Team for the 2026 growing and learning season. Farm Team Positions Are Farm Lead Food Forester Soil Builder Infrastructure Lead Kitchen Composer The Nuts And Bolts Of The Farm Team Season runs until October 31st, 2026 Training in the theory and application of all aspects of the position Room and board included Free participation in 2026 Permaculture Design Certificate Course What We Are Looking For From You Minimum 1 season practical experience in field relevant to the position Available until October 31, 2026 Able to lift 40 lbs comfortably Willing to work a farming schedule (early mornings, evenings & weekends are sometimes necessary) Stoked to live a rugged wilderness homesteading lifestyle and get your hands dirty creating regenerative food systems For more details about each position, and to apply, please go to our website and fill out the contact form at the bottom, or email [email protected] with your expression of interest. Please mention you saw this at FoodWork.ca. Forest Gardens is located on the ancestral and unceded traditional territory of the Hul’qumi’num and SENĆOŦEN speaking peoples. We are committed to supporting reconciliation and decolonization through our work with the land and community.

What you’ll do

Contribute to the development of a regenerative farm through roles such as Farm Lead, Food Forester, or Soil Builder. Focus on building resilient local communities based on ecologically regenerative food systems.

Requirements

Candidates need at least one season of practical experience in a relevant field and the ability to lift 40 lbs. Must be available until October 31, 2026, and willing to work a rugged wilderness homesteading schedule.

Benefits

• Room And Board • Free Participation In 2026 Permaculture Design Certificate Course • Training In Theory And Application

Listed skills

• Dedicated · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• email · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Regenerative Farming
• Food Forestry
• Agroecology
• Soil Building
• Composting
• Permaculture Design
• Land Stewardship

Job areas

• Agriculture
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Food & Beverage
• Trades