We’re Hiring!

Seasonal Agricultural Assistant

We are looking for motivated and detail-oriented individuals to be Seasonal Agricultural Assistants at Avalon Farm outside of Port Alberni, BC. The ideal candidates will have an interest in learning about organic farming practices, a willingness to work hard, and the ability to work both independently and with a team.

ABOUT AVALON FARM:

We are a 21-acre multi-use farm with certified organic blueberries, hayfield, organic gardens, and laying chickens. Each summer, we produce, process, and distribute thousands of pounds of fresh, organic blueberries on Vancouver Island.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

  • Maintenance and management of blueberry bushes and crops

  • Crop harvest, including coordinating and supporting picking crew

  • Product quality control

  • Product sorting, packing, and loading into trucks and/or transport to market

  • Cleaning and organization of work buildings

  • Sales record keeping

  • Customer service and sales

  • Running irrigation system equipment

  • Assistance in maintenance and minor repair of farm equipment and buildings

  • Assistance with other general farm duties as needed

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

  • Physical stamina and the ability to perform manual labour

  • Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions

  • Attention to detail and a strong work ethic

  • Previous experience in agriculture or food industry work an asset

POSITION DETAILS:

  • Pay: $20.00 per hour. Employees are responsible for submitting a weekly timesheet that summarize hours worked each week.

  • Employment Period: June 15 through August 31, 2026

  • Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week. The farm operates 7 days/week between 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Days and hours of work will vary within the farm opening hours and weekend hours will be required. A weekly schedule will be coordinated at the start of the employment period.

  • Location: The farm is located 10 km from Port Alberni in Sproat Lake. Personal transportation to work will be required.

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