Now Hiring:

Summer Field Support Staff

Position Type: Temporary contract through Canada Summer Jobs

Duration: Late June - Late August (2026)

Days of Work:  Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday

Hours: 30 hours/week

Location: 10 km NW of Maidstone, SK

Salary: $16.50/hr + vacation pay (5.77% of total gross wages) 

About Us: 

Crocus Hill Garden is a 1 acre organic vegetable farm run by Julie and Thomas near Maidstone, SK. We grow a wide variety of vegetables and market them primarily via a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program to the Saskatoon and Maidstone communities. The CSA functions similar to a subscription program, where our members pre-pay in the spring for a share of the harvest, and we meet them at a central pickup location on a biweekly basis throughout the growing season to distribute their vegetables.

Learn more about the CSA program here.   

Position Overview

We are seeking 1-2 local youth (under 30) to support us this summer with weed management, bin-washing, harvesting, and other farm maintenance. Generally, Friday/Saturdays will be for weeding, washing bins and general maintenance tasks, while Sunday/Mondays will be for harvesting, washing and preparing produce for our Tuesday CSA distributions. 

While the work is physically demanding and sometimes repetitive, we always prioritize safety and well-being on the farm. Our ideal employee loves going outside and getting their hands dirty, and is comfortable with mindless manual labour tasks.     

Key Responsibilities

  • Weeding (using manual and mechanical tools, and by hand) 

  • Washing bins and harvest equipment

  • Supporting with weekly harvests

  • Supporting with other general farm maintenance (bed preparation, irrigation, composting, infrastructure upkeep) 

  • Following safe work practices and contributing to a positive team environment

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet Canada Summer Jobs criteria:

  • Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment

  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee protection

  • Be legally entitled to work in Canada

Skills and Assets: 

  • Interest in farming, food systems, or environmental work

  • Ability to perform physical work outdoors in various weather conditions

  • Ability to perform mindless manual labour independently for multiple hours at a time (listening to music/podcasts/audiobooks on headphones is permissible when performing solo and mindless manual labour, as long as it’s safe and as long as employees can stay on task.)  

  • Willingness to learn and take direction

  • Strong teamwork and reliability

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively

  • Strong organizational skills

  • Previous farm or gardening experience is an asset but not required

  • Drivers license and ability to provide own transportation is an asset but not required

How to Apply

Please submit one document that includes both your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest, availability and relevant experience to crocushillgarden@gmail.com with the subject line: CHG Farm Worker – [Your Name].

Please apply before May 17th, 2026.   

People who are from equity-seeking groups, often under-represented in leadership roles, are strongly encouraged to apply.

All candidates will be informed if you receive an interview or not.