Join the Team

We are calling in a herb
farm tender!

THE FARM

Awaken Herbs is a small ecological specialty herb farm 45 minutes northeast of Winnipeg. We lovingly tend roughly 1/3 acre of gardens, plus a medicinal orchard planting and a small greenhouse. The herbs we grow are sold locally and across Canada, both fresh and dried. We are passionate about growing vibrant, potent medicinal herbs for our community and create a space for connection and community – with the land, the plants, and each other.

Our passion is crafting mindful moments with locally sourced, organic, and sustainable products. We’re more than a store; we’re your path to a community-driven, eco-friendly lifestyle that embraces premium quality.

THE JOB

Job tasks include (but are not limited to):


Field work: harvesting, weeding, field and bed preparation, soil amending, root division & transplanting – this will be a weeding-heavy position!

Systems management: washing bins and tools, garden clean-up & winterizing, keeping detailed records, maintaining clean and organized work spaces.

Processing: processing herbs for drying (washing, sorting, racking), processing dried herbs (garbling, storing, and possibly packaging for shipment or sales).

THE APPLICANT

Calling all folks who deeply respect the earth and are interested in sustainable agriculture and herbs. This is a great opportunity for those looking to become herb farmers or herbalists and who enjoy tending the land with love. Our ideal would be training someone who can come back year after year (for the full season if possible).

The ideal candidate has prior farm or herb gardening employment, volunteering, or other experience. Farm-related references an asset.

We are seeking a team member who:

  • Is honest, hard-working, and reliable
  • Is happy to work alongside or help customers of all gender identities, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and abilities
  • is comfortable working outdoors, even in inclement weather, and can work on hands and knees doing repetitive tasks efficiently
  • Is comfortable getting dirty and working around bugs, bees, frogs, etc. 
  • Is self-reliant for transportation to and from the farm
  • Likes to have fun and engage in conversation but is also ok to work independently or quietly alongside others
  • Is comfortable seeing tasks through to completion without supervision
  • Practices open communication
  • Takes direction & feedback with ease
  • Is knowledgeable or curious about medicinal herbs
  • Is supportive of or actively engaged in fostering an inclusive herbal community

People of all gender identities, race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must be under the age of 30 at the start of employment, due to the requirements of an employment grant we have received. Must be legally entitled to work in Manitoba with a valid Social Insurance Number.

Must have a valid drivers license and/or reliable transportation to and from the farm. Housing not available.

THE BENEFITS PACKAGE

  • Learn our fall ecological herb farm practices
  • Learn about medicinal herbs and cultivate a relationship with them
  • Access to our library of herb & homesteading books
  • Be held by the land and gardens
  • Take in the gorgeous views, fresh air, wide open skies
  • Enjoy the farm animals – chickens, cats, and Willow the Great Pyrenees dog

THE HOURS & THE WAGE:

HOURS & TIMELINE : Roughly 18 hours per week. The specific days & hours per day to be determined with each candidate. This position is weather dependent – we are hoping for 4-5 weeks, starting immediately. It is possible we may offer more hours in late winter, during seed-starting season, likely in March (and possibly through the entire next season).

WAGE: $18/hour

THE APPLICATION:

Please send us an email introducing yourself, your experience with farm work (or related outdoor labor), and why this role calls to you.

Include your resume and these 4 parts:

1. About you:

  • Introduce yourself and tell us about your farm and garden experience, interest & experience with herbs, and why you’d like to join the Awaken team.

2. Availability:

  • Please state specific days of the week and times you are available (or those that you are not, if that is more efficient)
  • When are you available to start employment?

3. References:

  • Please include two references. One specific to farm or outdoor work experience (or volunteering) if possible, and another specific to the more interpersonal elements of work such as communication, work ethic, care for the land, etc.)

4. Confirm the details:

Please confirm:

  • You have a reliable way to get to the farm and back
  • You can work in inclement weather (root harvest season is chilly and wet)
  • You are ok with working on your hands and knees (or squatting)
  • You have read the entire job posting!

THE NOTE:

Select applicants will be contacted for a phone or video interview, and some of those applicants will be contacted for an in-person meeting.

Apply now