We’re Hiring!

Job Posting: Market Assistant

We are looking for a Market Assistant to help run our popular weekly farmers’ market. If you’re passionate about sustainability and community, have strong organizational and people skills, this may be the job for you!

Part-time, seasonal
Starts April 1, 2026
Application deadline: February 27, 2026

• 40 hours a month – 10 hours per week
• $24 an hour (fixed-term employment contract)
• Seasonal employment, 7 months (April 1-October 31, 2026 )

About the Market

Withrow Park Farmers’ Market (WPFM) , a registered nonprofit organization, runs a seasonal market on Saturdays from the beginning of June to mid October. This is an open-air market operating every week, rain or shine, with about three dozen vendors each week. Vendors include organic and ecological farmers, cooks, bakers, vintners and brewers, local artists, musicians and community groups. The market aims to be a zero-waste market, and supports the wider sustainable economy through events such as stuff swaps and repair-athons.

Market Hours:

• Set-up: 7am- 9am
• Public hours: 9am to 1pm
• Take-down: 1-2pm

Location: Withrow Park – 725 Logan Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 3B9
(One block south of Danforth between Logan and Carlaw)

Job Description

The Market Assistant works closely with the Market Manager, and with an active volunteer-led Operations Committee to run our weekly market. The Assistant works from home throughout the week, with occasional meetings at Withrow Park when required, and works every Saturday in the park. This is a hands-on job during market day, which requires the ability to lift and move heavy things and the ability to engage with volunteers, the public, sponsors and vendors in a courteous and respectful manner.

Main responsibilities:

Qualifications

The ideal candidate has the following experiences and skills:

• Passion for food and farming, sustainable economies and strong communities
• Event management experience
• Experience working in a public-facing role
• Strong organizational, planning, time management and project management skills
• Strong people skills and people management experience, particularly with volunteers
• Experience with Google Suite, Canva and WordPress
• Experience creating and implementing marketing campaigns, including newsletters and social media posts
• Ability to be self-directed and commitment to holding oneself accountable
• Attention to detail and basic financial record-keeping skills
• Ability to lift and move heavy things
• Knowledge of this market and the Riverdale community

Application Instructions

Apply by February 27, 2026 by emailing your resume and cover letter to board@withrowmarket.ca. In your cover letter, please make clear why you are interested in this position and how you’re well suited to the role.

We appreciate the time all candidates take to prepare an application but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Withrow Park Farmers’ Market is strongly committed to employment equity and supports diversity in its work environments. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including women, the LGBTQ+ community, First Nations peoples, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

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