Council of the Haida Nation Job Board
Farm Manager
Tlell, Haida Gwaii, Haida Territory .
full-time . April 30, 2026
Description
Join the Council of the Haida Nation!
The Council of the Haida Nation (CHN) is responsible for the stewardship of lands, waters and people. Working with CHN means being part of a team that values collaboration, cultural knowledge, and meaningful contributions to the well-being of the Haida.
About the Role
We are a small, community-rooted farm on Haida Gwaii, in Tlaal/Tlell, owned and operated by the Haida Nation. With six under construction greenhouses and several outdoor beds, we grow vegetables, herbs, and specialty crops for local markets, food programs, and food security initiatives.
We operate without livestock or irrigation systems, relying on manual watering, soil health, and climate‑adapted growing techniques. We value local food security, ecological stewardship, and hands‑on learning.
We are seeking a Farm Manager who can lead daily operations and help grow a resilient, high‑quality local food program.
The Farm Manager oversees the full cycle of small‑scale farm production, including greenhouse management, outdoor beds, staff supervision, planning, and harvest coordination. This role suits someone who enjoys hands‑on farm work but also brings strong organizational and leadership skills.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Crop Production & Greenhouse Management
- Oversea seating, transplanting, bed prep, and crop rotation planning
- Manage greenhouse climate, ventilation, trellising, and pest/disease monitoring
- Maintain manual watering schedules and moisture checking routines
- Maintained soil fertility through composting, amendments, and mulching
Farm Operations
- Develop and implement seasonal production plans
- Maintain tools, greenhouse structures, and small equipment
- Coordinate harvest schedules for market and community programs
- Ensure quality control for washing, packing, and storage
- Maintain compliance with food safety practices
Team Leadership & Training
- Supervise, train, and support seasonal workers or volunteers
- Assigned daily tasks and ensure safe, efficient operations
- Foster positive, supportive workplace
Market, Sales & Community
- Manage produce inventory and weekly availability lists
- Coordinate with local markets, retail partners, or food programs
- Represent the farm positively in the community
Administration
- Track yields, expenses, supplies, and production data
- Order seeds, soil amendments, tools, and seasonal materials
- Contribute to annual planning and reporting
Qualifications & Skills
- 2+ years’ experience in market gardening, greenhouse management, or small-scale farm production
- Strong understanding of crop planning, soil health, and pest management
- Experience supervising small teams
- Familiarity with working without automated irrigation systems
- Ability to maintain tools and troubleshoot small repairs
- Reliable, organized, and proactive
- Able to work independently and make decisions under shifting weather conditions
- Comfortable with physical work, lifting, bending, and long periods on foot
- Commitment to ecological and sustainable farming practices
- Class 5 driver’s license
- Experience living or working in coastal or remote communities
- Interest in local food systems, community resilience, or Indigenous food sovereignty
- Preference will be given to Haida candidates as per Section 41 of the Human Rights Code.
What We Offer
- Hourly rate: $38.05 - $39.55 based on experience.
- Full-time (35–40 hrs./week) with paid time off, including an additional 2-week office closure during the winter break.
- Competitive benefits: dental, extended health, vision care, disability insurance, life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and pension plan.
- A supportive and welcoming team environment.
- Opportunities to learn and grow while contributing to the preservation of Haida heritage.
Compensation
$38.05 - $39.55 per hour