Rescue Animals and Botanical Farm - Little Fort, BC

Come live on a beautiful, organic farm in Little Fort, BC, close to famous Wells Grey Park with plenty of outdoor activities within minutes away. We have a growing family of animals horses, cats, and chickens.  This certified organic property of 208 acres represents an existing sustainable ecosystem of great diversity. ??The potential is tremendous and ideal in creating a commune for experience and education in ecological conscious projects. The potential allows the development of healthy agricultural and building practices that promote wellbeing. It’s diversity in wildlife and temperate zoning has potential as a year­-round educational resource for the community.

This job is ideal for a person or couple that work from home, have another job in the area, or are retired/semi-retired. Hours vary according to the season. The spring, summer and autumn months are much busier with increased general maintenance of the property, while the winter months are much slower. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Caring for animals (horses, cats, chickens, alpacas)

• Landscaping (weed whacking, weeding, pruning, mowing, leaf removal, etc)

• Housekeeping

• Gardening (vegetable and fruit)

• Splitting and stacking wood

• Snow removal (plowing)

• Maintenance of private residence and guest houses

If you are not highly experienced in all of the job duties but are handy and are willing and open to learn, you will be considered for the position.

Caretakers must have own transportation, be non-smokers, be physically fit (occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds without assistance), have a strong work ethic, and be willing to make a long-term commitment. 

Background and reference checks will be done on all candidate prior to hire.