Company: On The Way Acres
Location: Sideroad, Mono, ON
Position Type: Full-Time (35 Hours/Week)
Start Date: September 2026
Primary Hours: Weekdays, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Requires Saturday flexibility for special events/group visits)
Reports To: Owen Lawrence, General Manager
Compensation: Starting at $25.00/hour

Job Summary

On The Way Acres is a scenic agritourism destination combining overnight guest stays, public farm events, and diverse property features. We are seeking a versatile, proactive Farm Hospitality & Property Caretaker to oversee the day-to-day guest experience, manage property preservation, keep the farm workshop organized, and lead specialized farm development projects.

This role is split into two core areas: 50% Property Stewardship & Hospitality Operations and 50% Value-Add Farm Projects (such as artisanal food creation, carpentry, or workshop builds).

Core Responsibilities

1. Hospitality & Guest Relations (Approx. 25% of Hours)

- Coordinate in office preparations for farm stay guests, educational workshops, and tour groups.
- Manage accommodation changeovers: strip, wash, dry, and remake linens to strict hospitality standards.
- Assemble and place guest welcome packages prior to arrival.
- Monitor, clean, and re-stock guest amenities, housekeeping supplies, and household essentials.

2. Property Stewardship & Maintenance (Approx. 25% of Hours)

- Provide seasonal property upkeep (Note: A separate full-time team member handles grass cutting).
- Warm Seasons: Handle watering and care of gardens, flowerbeds, and specialized crop zones.
- Cold Seasons:



Manage snow removal from walkways and operate equipment to groom the farm’s trail network.
- Maintain complete organization of the farm shop, tools, and mechanical machinery.
- Perform minor facility repairs, routine equipment checks, and light structural maintenance.
- Maintain continuous communication with General Manager Owen Lawrence regarding supply inventory and shop needs.

3. Value-Add Farm Development Projects (Approx. 40% of Hours)

- Dedicate roughly half of weekly working hours to self-guided projects that directly benefit the farm’s product lines or infrastructure.
- Option A (Culinary/Artisanal): Create farm-to-table products for seasonal markets, including baking or small-batch food goods.
- Option B (Workshop/Trade): Utilize the farm shop to construct assets like honey bee hives, agricultural structures, or rustic farm merchandise.
- Option C (Other): Tell us about your skill set and how it will blend with our vision.

4. Asset Protection & Inventory Control (Approx 10% or Hours)

- Loss Prevention & Accountability: Act as the primary on-site eyes and ears to secure the property.
- Ensure all workshop bays, equipment sheds,



and guest units are properly locked and secured at the end of each shift.
- Logistical Tracking: Implement a simple sign-out or tracking system for high-value farm tools and event assets to monitor who is using them.
- Proactive Stock Management: Conduct a weekly inventory audit of both guest amenities (linens, toiletries, welcome pack items) and critical shop supplies.
- Pre-emptive Reordering: Report low stock levels directly to General Manager Owen Lawrence before items run out, ensuring the farm is never caught unprepared for a guest arrival or maintenance task.

Key Requirements & Skills

- Diverse Skill Set: Background in hospitality, property caretaking, light carpentry, or a mechanical trade.
- Self-Driven & Creative: Ability to plan and work independently on long-term creative or fabrication projects.
- Physical Stamina: Capable of working outdoors in changing Ontario weather conditions (snow, heat) and lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Strong Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate clearly with management and provide a warm welcome to guests.
- Logistical Flexibility: Availability to adjust weekday schedules to accommodate occasional Saturday events, festivals, or group tours.

Terms of Employment

- Probationary Period: Position begins with a six (6) month probationary trial.
- Starting Wage: $25.00 per hour.
- Future Growth: Performance-based salary increases and health/wellness benefits will be reviewed and discussed upon successful completion of the 6-month probation period.

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