GREENHOUSE EXCHANGE

Windhorse Farm is looking for an experienced gardener who would like to trade space in a 30 x 40 greenhouse plus a 10x5 heated seed starting house in exchange for 12 hours of gardening a week.

We have orchards, perennial gardens, annual gardens and planter boxes that need tending to. This arrangement could begin now through November.

Interested? Contact margaret@windhorsefarm.org, or call 902 212-0885

BOOKKEEPER - PART TIME

This is a year-round part-time, senior position. Hours may vary at approximately 12 hrs weekly, depending on how busy we are. The successful applicant will have reliable transportation, a cell phone or reliable contact number and their own computer, internet access and printer if working from home occasionally is desired. You will be required to be on-site for a few hours each week.  This position works cooperatively with other Habitats staff including Hosting, Housekeeping, and Maintenance personnel.

The ideal applicant will have:
  • a diploma from a recognized college in Bookkeeping plus at least two years of experience in a small- to medium-sized Canadian business in the position of Bookkeeper or Accounts Assistant
  • experience with Sage Accounting software, Simply Accounting, Google Docs Suite and MS Excel
  • well-organized, kind, adaptable, energetic, physically active, sensitive to details
  • able to work well with a team and independently
  • a good communicator
  • excellent in scheduling your own tasks to meet deadlines, following tasks through to completion and in taking initiative
  • the ability to work under pressure as this is a time-sensitive job role
  • the ability to handle confidential information

Duties include, and are not limited to,
  • Post journal entries, Maintain general ledgers and financial statements, Prepare trial balance of books, Calculate fixed assets and depreciation, Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll, Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems, Reconcile accounts, Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports, Administer estate, personal, charitable, corporate and other types of trusts, direct trust account investments, receive and record investment income and disburse trust funds.

To apply email your letter of application, along with resume and references, to:
info@windhorsefarm.org

HOUSEKEEPING

This is a year-round part-time position. Hours may vary at approximately 8-15 weekly, depending on how busy we are. The successful applicant will have reliable transportation, a cell phone or reliable contact number and will enjoy cleaning and organizing. This position works co-operatively with other Habitats staff including Hosting, Housekeeping, and Maintenance personnel.

The ideal applicant will be:
  • well-organized, kind, adaptable, energetic, physically active, sensitive to details
  • able to work well with a team and independently
  • a good communicator
  • excellent in following tasks through to completion and in taking direction
  • equipped for being outdoors in all weather conditions
  • comfortable with working some evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • ​able to lift and carry 25 lbs
  • committed to reducing waste and using environmentally sustainable products and practices
Duties include, and are not limited to, ensuring the facilities (cabins, lodges, bathrooms, office/store, sauna) and grounds are clean, tidy, stocked, and ready for guests.

To apply email your letter of application, along with resume and references, to:
info@windhorsefarm.org