Assistant Chief Urban Farmer

Assistant Chief Urban Farmer
Where Urban Farming Meets Community Connection
Micro Habitat Urban Agriculture

Do you light up when teaching others about where their food comes from? Are you the person who remembers the details—the client's favourite crop, the team member's professional goals, the question someone asked three visits ago? Micro Habitat is looking for an Assistant Chief Urban Farmer who can grow vegetables and relationships with equal skill.

About Micro Habitat
We operate the world's largest private urban farming network—250+ farms across 13+ cities, with expansion plans to 30+ cities by 2026. Our farms live on rooftops, patios, and terraces of corporate clients, residential buildings, and community spaces. We don't just grow food; we create experiences that reconnect people with agriculture in the heart of their cities.

The Role
This is a seasonal position (approximately March–November) for someone who thrives at the intersection of horticulture and hospitality. You'll spend your days tending crops, leading workshops, delighting clients, and supporting a team that takes pride in every interaction.

What You'll Do:

Lead engaging workshops, harvest events, and educational sessions for groups of all ages and backgrounds

Transform farm visits into memorable experiences that spark curiosity about urban agriculture

Communicate the story of our growing practices with warmth and expertise

Client Relationship Excellence

Serve as a trusted point of contact for high-touch clients, anticipating needs before they're expressed

Track client preferences, feedback, and history with meticulous attention to detail

Handle inquiries and concerns with professionalism, turning challenges into opportunities for deeper connection

Team Support & Collaboration

Support and mentor Urban Farming Coordinators and seasonal staff with trust, care, and respect

Keep accurate records of team activities, development goals, and performance

Foster a culture where every team member feels seen, supported, and valued

Farming Operations

Assist with planting, maintenance, and harvesting across multiple urban farm sites

Monitor crop health and coordinate with the Chief Urban Farmer on growing plans

Contribute to installation, seasonal transitions, and site management

Who You Are

A natural educator:  You can make composting fascinating and explain photosynthesis to a five-year-old or a CEO with equal ease

Client-relationship savvy:  Experience managing high-touch clients in hospitality, agriculture, events, or a service-driven industry

Genuinely detail-oriented:  You keep track of the small things because you know they matter to people

Emotionally intelligent:  You lead with trust, care, and respect—these aren't just words to you

Experienced grower:  2+ years in urban agriculture, horticulture, or hands-on farming

Organized & reliable:  Comfortable managing multiple clients, sites, and team dynamics simultaneously

Physically capable:  Able to lift 25 kg, work on your feet for extended periods, and thrive outdoors in sun, rain, and everything in between

Bonus Points:

Experience facilitating workshops, tours, or group programming

Bilingual (especially French for Canadian markets)

Background in hospitality, education, or community engagement

Valid driver's license

Why Micro Habitat?
Meaningful work  — Connect communities to their food in tangible, daily ways

People-first culture  — Join a team that genuinely values care and respect at every level

Growth potential  — Seasonal roles can lead to year-round opportunities as we expand

️  Urban innovation  — Be part of a movement redefining how cities feed themselves

Details

Location:

[City]

Type:  Seasonal (approximately March–November)

Compensation:  $47,000 CAD, salaried

Reports to:

Chief Urban Farmer / Director of Farming

Ready to grow food, relationships, and community?

We'd love to hear from you.

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