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Swayne Creek Ciderhouse in Errington, BC, is seeking an orchard worker and a farm hand!
ABOUT Swayne Creek Ciderhouse
Swayne Creek Ciderhouse is a family-owned, farm-based cidery in Errington, BC. Our orchard – home to over 2,500 apple and pear trees- is central to our operation, alongside pasture-raised sheep and cattle. We grow our own fruit and craft small-batch cider on-site, selling primarily through our farm picnic area, as well as local farmers’ markets and restaurants. Daily work includes orchard care, livestock management, irrigation, and general farm maintenance.
While not certified organic, we practice environmentally responsible, low-impact farming. We prioritize soil health, water stewardship, and rotational grazing, and use rainwater collection to irrigate our orchard and pastures. We’re committed to caring for our land, producing quality cider, and contributing positively to our local community.
DESIRED QUALITIES
We are an inclusive, creative, and passionate team and if you’re excited about farming and cider-making, we’d love you to join us. We’re looking for someone who is:
- A team Player with Independence: You thrive in a team but are also confident working independently when needed.
- Eager to Learn: You’re open to developing new skills and growing with us.
- Hardworking and Resilient: You’re ready to work hard and learn in all weathers.
- Physically Ready: Tasks can be physically demanding, and may include lifting up to 40lbs. You’re dedicated to working safely and effectively.
- Farm machinery experience (preferred but not required): Familiarity with small-scale farm machinery is a plus, but don’t worry, we can teach you!
- Even if you don’t check all the boxes but have a positive attitude and are willing to learn, we’d love to hear from you. We hope funding for these roles will be provided by the Canadian government and priority may be given to applicants who:
- are between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
- are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or hold refugee protection status. Must have a valid SIN and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
We encourage applications from those underrepresented in farming or facing barriers to employment, including applicants who have not completed high school or previously been employed, Indigenous youth, members of racialized communities, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ youth.
POSITION TASKS
Orchard worker:
- General orchard field work (pruning, digging, planting, weeding etc).
- General orchard maintenance (fence repair, maintaining trellises, brush management, constructing and labouring)
- Assist with monitoring tree health for 2500 apple and pear trees.
- Assist with managing irrigation system.
- General farm tasks as required including moving livestock and related equipment.
Farm hand:
- General animal care including moving animals between pastures and ensuring they are adequately fed and watered.
- General farm maintenance (fence repair, brush management, constructing and labouring)
- Assist with monitoring pasture health and assessing when to move animals.
- Assist with managing irrigation system.
- General orchard and farm tasks as required.
BOTH ROLES:
- Assist with maintenance of Ciderhouse sales and picnic area premises.
- Assist with sales on-site or at local markets as required.
- Both roles are expected to be prepared to help in all areas of the Ciderhouse as and when required.
POSITION DETAILS
Term: Summer job (minimum of 8 weeks) with potential for the right candidate to continue beyond the season or return next year.
Start date: Flexible, ideally early May.
Hours per week: 35-40 hours per week for a minimum of 8 weeks. Ideally includes one weekend day.
Wage: $20–22/hr depending on experience, plus 4% vacation pay and cash tips when working in the on-site sales area.
Free on-site camping with access to facilities is available for staff (tent or RV/trailer). Please reach out if this is of interest and we’re happy to discuss.
TO APPLY
Please send resume and short cover letter to jobs@swaynecreek.ca
When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org
Please note that Young Agrarians does not have the capacity to pre-screen job opportunities. Please screen your potential employer to ensure that you are entering into a fair exchange that meets your needs and expectations. Try asking the farm for references of past workers, or ask people in the community if you are unsure.
LEARN MORE ABOUT Swayne Creek Ciderhouse
Website: swaynecreek.ca/
Facebook: facebook.com/Swayne Creek Ciderhouse
Instagram: instagram.com/swayne_creek_ciderhouse/