Work Opportunities with the Yellowknife Farmers Market


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Each year the Yellowknife Farmers Market seeks the support of skilled individuals and contractors to fulfill specific jobs and contracts that help the farmers market run smoothly. If any work opportunities are currently available they will be listed here. If you have any questions, please contact us directly.

Mentorship Program Pilot Project – Mentee Position

Location: Yellowknife, NT

Duration: May - September, 2023 (flexible schedule based on operational requirements) 

Contract: approximately $18,000 (based on approx. 37.5 hours/week x 20 weeks @ $22.00/hour, includes GST and WSCC coverage))

Background: The YKFM is looking for a Mentee as part of a Mentorship Program Pilot Project to be offered in collaboration with Bush Order Provisions, a local market garden. The mentee will get to know both the commercial and not-for-profit aspects of the Yellowknife agriculture scene. The Mentee will facilitate the YKFM’s Harvesters Table by coordinating the table on Tuesday evenings throughout the market season. The rest of the week, under the supervision of a Mentor, the Mentee will learn and support the operations of a market garden on site at Bush Order Provisions. Both levels of involvement create the perfect learning opportunity for a Mentee looking for a career in the industry with either a commercial operation or a not-for-profit organization.

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