Black Creek Community Farm is situated on a truly unique eight-acre property that includes pristine farmland, a heritage farmhouse and barn, and a surrounding forest that extends down into the Black Creek ravine.
All of this is located within easy walking distance of eight schools and thousands of local residents in one of the most densely populated neighbourhoods in Canada’s largest city.
May - October hours: Mon-Wed + Fri | 9 am to 5 pm Thurs 9 am to 7 pm Sat | 9 am to 12 pm Sun | closed
Winter hours: November - April (By appointment)
Farm Stand is open from June to October, Thursdays from 2 pm to 7 pm.
WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING FIELD TRIP AND WORKSHOP REQUESTS FOR 2025.
Getting here: 4929 Jane Street, at the corner of Jane & Steeles.
4929 Jane St, North York, ON M3N 2K8
A Farm for Community
BCCF is open to the community for walk-in traffic, (no entrance fee!) during our public open hours. Use the outdoor picnic area, enjoy a self-guided walk around the garden paths and trails, but please do not enter the buildings, feed chickens or pick from the gardens without the guidance of our staff. Our produce is grown for sale or for programming.
Check out our programs and activities, volunteer, or attend an event to join our team in hands-on farm learning.
Not-permitted
No smoking or vaping. No dogs (service animals exempt) are permitted on the property. Do not enter the buildings, feed chickens or pick from the gardens without the guidance of our staff.
TTC
We are now more accessible than ever, only a short walk or bus ride away from Pioneer Village subway station! Directions here
Bikes
Bicycles racks are available on-site.
Cars
Parking is limited onsite, and not available during large events.
Our nearest major intersection is Jane & Steeles. Our main entrance is just south of the intersection on the east side of Jane.
Parking
During large events like the Farm Festival, no public parking is available at the farm. Parking is available at Pioneer Village Station ($2) and Driftwood Community Centre (FREE), both with easy access to TTC buses or a 10-minute walk.
During Thursday Farm Stand, please enter through the South Gate, park in the parking lot in front of the greenhouses, and exit through the North Gate.
BCCF is open to the community for walk-in traffic, (no entrance fee!) during our public open hours. Use the outdoor picnic area, enjoy a self-guided walk around the garden paths and trails, but please do not enter the buildings, feed chickens or pick from the gardens without the guidance of our staff. Our produce is grown for sale or for programming.
Check out our programs and activities, volunteer, or attend an event to join our team in hands-on farm learning.
No smoking or vaping. No dogs (service animals exempt) are permitted on the property. Do not enter the buildings, feed chickens or pick from the gardens without the guidance of our staff.
During large events like the Farm Festival, no public parking is available at the farm. Parking is available at Pioneer Village Station ($2) and Driftwood Community Centre (FREE), both with easy access to TTC buses or a 10-minute walk.
During Thursday Farm Stand, please enter through the South Gate, park in the parking lot in front of the greenhouses, and exit through the North Gate.
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.
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.
Market Garden Facilitator
We are 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. Our focus is to inspire the next generation by providing leadership in food justice and supporting diverse and social ecosystems.
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 Sr. Coordinator of Market Garden & Social Enterprise towards the goal of improving the efficiency, productivity, and profitability of the farm in the context of the mission of BCCF.
Benefits: - 4 weeks paid vacation per year, prorated based on start date, wellness/sick days and extended health benefit up to $1000 reimbursement prorated based on start date.
Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed Term
Anticipated Start/End Date: 6 months from start date (~mid-June 2026 to ~mid-November 2026)
Reports to: BCCF Sr. Coordinator of Market Garden & Social Enterprise
LoLocation: 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.
* Note that 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.
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.
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