Farm Store Assistant
Seasonal, Part Time Position
Small Holdings Farm, Pictou County

Job Title: Farm Store Assistant (June through October)

Job Location: Small Holdings Farm, 1999 Millsville Road (Millsville/Scotsburn), Nova Scotia

Wage: Starting wage of $17/hr. Higher wage based on experience and skills. 

Hours: 20hrs/week. Specifically, 8/9am-7:30pm on Thursdays and 8/9am-6pm on Fridays. *See “New Position” just below

Start Date: Thursday, June 4th *Partial day of orientation prior to June 4th.

New Position: This is a new position on our farm and, as such, we may come to find small adjustments to the hours are necessary. Such adjustments would be to meet the workload of the position and would be discussed with the hired individual. 

Summary of Position
This is a part-time, seasonal position working in our on-farm store alongside our Sales & Customer Service Manager. The store is open Thursdays and Fridays and this position is based on two long shifts per week on those days. This position would be ideal for someone who enjoys customer service and community engagement, has retail experience and perhaps also a passion for local food. 

This position does not include field production, rather it is specific to working in our on-farm store. Tasks include packing orders, retail store setup and take down, stocking and restocking, signage, customer service including using your Point of Sale system and bagging produce units by weight etc. The work is physical, including bending and lifting as well as being primarily on your feet for a shift of approximately ten hours. 

Quality work done at a quick pace is typically needed on the farm, including in the farm store. Quick hands and a commitment to improving task efficiency is highly valued. We are looking for an individual who takes direction well and asks questions to ensure their understanding. From there, our hope is for the employee to build their skills and confidence, seeing what needs doing and taking initiative as well as offering input and being willing to share their ideas. 

The Farm Store Assistant will work directly with our Sales & Customer Service Manager, together being our farm store team. Communication skills and ability to work as part of a small team is key.

This position will foster the employee’s knowledge in local food and agriculture as well as building upon their skills in customer service, team work, communication, time-management, problem-solving, and leadership. 

Small Holdings Farm
Small Holdings Farm is a small-scale vegetable and flower farm in Pictou County, primarily selling direct to consumers through an on-farm store and CSA program (Community Support Agriculture) of over 250 households. The farm is owned and operated by Keltie Butler and Michael Coolican and the 2026 farm season will be their 10th year in operation. The farm practices ecological farming methods including minimal tillage/no-till practices and the incorporation of livestock, and operates without the use of pesticides, herbicides or synthetic fertilizers. With the help of community donations, the farm also provides 20 annual CSA memberships to local families in our area facing food insecurity.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Have an aptitude for safe work practices and the ability to multitask in a busy work environment;

• Be able to work productively as part of a team while responding to feedback;

• Must enjoy customer engagement and customer service;

• Be in good physical condition, able to lift, bend and be on your feet;

• Must be both efficient and hardworking;

• Possess strong communication skills;

• Ability to take direction and ask for clarification when needed;

• Be motivated to continually improve/get better and more efficient at a task;

• Have good attention to detail;

• Is excited to learn new skills;

• Is able to work both independently and as a team;

• And perhaps has a passion for sustainable agriculture, food/cooking, and/or community.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements This job is based on work shifts of approximately 10 hours. 

To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter, along with 2-3 references, to us by email. We’d love to hear why you are interested in the position and why you are the person for the job. Thanks for your interest.

Application Deadline: Sunday, May 3rd 2026

Keltie & Michael
Small Holdings Farm
1999 Millsville Road, Scotsburn
Email info@smallholdingsfarm.ca 
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