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. We are equity-oriented and believe in directing adequate resources to people who are experiencing systemic oppression and social inequity as it relates to food security. 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 in prioritizing lived experiences in addressing food insecurity.
MARKET GARDEN FACILITATOR Apply Today!
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.
Job Title: Market Garden Facilitator
Salary: $26/hr (37.5 hrs/week)*
Benefits: Four weeks of paid vacation, 1-2 week paid winter shutdown, 20 paid Wellness/Sick Days, 1 paid birthday leave day, all prorated per calendar year; extended health benefit up to $1000 reimbursement prorated per calendar year*
Contract type: Full-Time, Fixed Term
Anticipated Start and End Date: July 2024 to Jan 2025
Duration: 26 weeks
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. The Market Garden Facilitator may work other sites occasionally, which will be discussed with the supervisor.
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 am on Monday, June 24, 2024, 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.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TRAINEE Apply Today!
This position is funded through the Cultural Hotspot program, which requires that the applicants:
- Be between 15-30 years of age (inclusive)
- Be a resident in the Jane/Finch Black Creek/Humber River community
- Be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial legislation and regulations
The Community Engagement Trainee will primarily support our Coordinators in creating and implementing a seasonal calendar of events. The work includes supporting with creating event plans, coordinating logistics, community outreach and correspondence, recruiting, relationship building with volunteers, community partners, and other stakeholders as needed, the set-up/tear-down for onsite farm events, and follow-up evaluation of the event, programs, and initiatives. They maintain an inventory of event supplies and support with BCCF communication and community outreach. They will support with a wide range of field tasks including vegetable production, planting, garden maintenance, harvesting, and weeding.
Job Title: Community Engagement Trainee
Salary: $22.08/hr (20 hrs/wk)
Benefits: Vacation in pay (6%), 1-2 weeks paid winter shutdown, 20 paid Wellness/Sick Days, 1 paid birthday leave day, all prorated per calendar year; extended health benefit up to $1000 reimbursement prorated per calendar year*
Contract Type: Part-time, Fixed Term Contract
Duration: 22 weeks
Anticipated Start/End Date: July 2024 to December 2024
Reports to: Fundraising Coordinator
Location: On-site at Black Creek Community Farm, 4929 Jane St, Toronto ON
Available positions: 1
*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.
TO APPLY: Please submit your resume and cover letter by 9 am on Monday, June 24, 2024, by clicking the ‘Apply Today’ below.
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 am on Monday, June 24, 2024, 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.
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.