Practical Land-Based Training and Employment
“Amazing employer! Jacob is a trusting and confident employer with much knowledge in many areas. I lived a distance away and had no vehicle at the time so he provided transportation whenever I needed it.
I worked with Jacob for a few years doing various jobs and learned great skills that I still employ myself today… I am excited to see the amazing things the Tea Creek Farm is going to achieve in the near future. If you are considering working with Jacob and crew I think you are making an amazing choice and you will not regret it!”
-Alexander Harris, Kispiox BC
Our Training and Employment Features
Transportation from the community to our training Farm for those who require it
Drink, snacks and food provided to give everyone equal learning opportunities
Local Indigenous instruction and mentorship wherever possible
Local life coaching support
Seasonal full-time and part-time employment on the Farm for those who are a fit
Assistance connecting to other employment resources in the area
We follow the Kitselas Employment and Training 5-Tier System. Our Training is Tier 1 and 2, and our Employment is Tier 3 and up. All of the above features are funding-dependent.
Training that Builds Resilience
Introduction to Trades Training
Our Intro to Trades Opportunities includes:
Carpentry
Mechanics
Plumbing
Power systems and Electrical
Machine Operation
And more!
Food Production, Agriculture, and Farm Training
Our Food Training covers the full range of skills required:
Land planning and preparation
Seed starting and plant handling
Field and bed prep. and planting
Irrigation and maintenance
Safe harvest and distribution
Food storage and preservation
Life & Essential Skills Training
Our Life Skills Training Includes:
Wild harvesting and traditional medicines
Local food nutrition and how to cook farm meals
Cleaning
Our Essential Skills Training Includes:
Functional literacy
Problem solving
Employment training (preparing for regular employment)
Meaningful Employment
All of our employment includes training opportunities. All employees are encouraged to grow. We will offer the following seasonal part-time and full-time jobs:
Programs Coordinator (1 job)
General Labourer (2 jobs)
Carpenter (1 job)
Farm Labourer (2 jobs)
All our regular jobs are wage-subsidized, and employees must be eligible.
In the future… Entrepreneurship and Business Mentorship
As part of our 3 Stage plan, we intend, with the support of partners, to support the long term success of individuals, community businesses, and other related food sovereignty ventures.