FARM JOB: Port Alberni, BC - Avalon Farm, Seasonal Agricultural Assistant

Avalon Farm in Port Alberni, BC, is seeking a Seasonal Agricultural Assistant!

ABOUT Avalon Farm

Avalon Farm is 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, BC. We are located in beautiful Sproat Lake just 10 km outside Port Alberni.

We are proud to produce organic blueberries (NOOA #04-1923). The Avalon blueberry bushes reside in an ancient peat bog, which is very high in organic matter and provides the nutrients to keep them thriving. We have always grown 100% naturally, using a mix of compost and nutrients from nature to fertilize, and organic and manual methods to manage pests. We are inspected annually and work within an ethical system of continual review and ongoing support.

DESIRED QUALITIES

We are looking for motivated and detail-oriented individuals. 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. Workers should have:

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
Ability to work well with other staff and assist with customer service
Previous experience in agriculture or food industry work is an asset

POSITION TASKS

Typical job duties will include:

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

POSITION DETAILS

Term: The employment period is approximately June 15 through August 31, 2026, with flexibility to start earlier or finish later for interested candidates.

Hours per week: 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.

Wage: Pay: $20.00 per hour

TO APPLY

To apply, please provide a brief introduction to yourself and a short resume to avalonberryfarm@gmail.com

Deadline to apply: May 15, 2026

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 Avalon Farm

Website: www.avalonberryfarm.ca/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/avalonblueberryfarm

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