Operations Lead

• Company: Bilston Creek Farm
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Level: Supervisory
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Address: 4185 Metchosin Road, Victoria, V9C 3Z5
• Job Status: Permanent
• Positions Available: 1

We are a family-run hobby farm and event venue in need of someone to lead the operations for a 12 acre lavender, apple and honey farm. Our business grows crops, manufactures products, and engages the public in a premium agritourism environment including accommodation and catering. This position is providing and directing the work needed to keep the infrastructure in a pristine state; operationally and esthetically. A successful candidate will have experience leading staff from multiple departments to maintain maximum productivity while ensuring quality. 

This position requires some general agriculture knowledge and physical ability to maintain crops; mechanical, plumbing and carpentry skills for maintenance of grounds, buildings, and equipment. A steady calm disposition is needed to work in a fast-paced environment, navigating all types of weather and challenging situations.  The candidate needs to be able to work independently but needs  leadership skills to manage farm labourers, and communication skills  to coordinate with other Bilston department members. The position reports  to the owners  at present.

• Salary/Wage: $25-$30/hour

Send Resume and cover letter to info@bilston.ca 

Only those considered for the position will be contacted.

Post Date: August 29, 2021