Job Opportunities for 2024
Garden Helper
Ideal start date: May 1, 2024
Wage: $16 per hour, plus tips for any events worked
This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program, applications are required to be a Canadian Citizen and 30 years of age or younger.
Meander River Farm & Brewery is seeking a Garden Helper. Reporting to the owner (Master Gardener), the Garden Helper responsibilities would be, but are not limited to:
Operating heavy machinery, ie. whipper snippers, garden tools, lawn mowers, etc.
Landscaping, yard maintenance, weeding, pruning, planting and harvesting
Hopyard, flower garden, and lavender field maintenance
Landscape maintenance
Event support and special flower order harvesting/design
Carpentry repairs and maintenance for special projects, creating new farm experiences
Brewery/Event support
Animal husbandry (pigs, chickens, turkeys)
Ensure that all work activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner
Outdoor project and task based work
Requirements:
Excellent communication
Ability to interact with public for farm events and during shifts to add to the farm experience for guests.
Ability to lift in excess of 50lbs
Ability and drive to work alone, complete tasks efficiently
Valid Driver's license, reliable transportation, willingness to commute (if not local)
Assets:
19 + years of age (preferred but not required)
Experience with heavy machinery, animal husbandry
Interest in brewing industry and production (possibility to train in this skill)
Ability to perform project based tasks with the end result in mind
Green thumb or Horticulture experience
At Meander River, all employees are hands on in all aspects of this small business and we are looking for the Farm Hand to be passionate about the Farm and Brewery as a whole. Being a team player, having a sense of humour, and hard work ethic are a must!
Brewery & Retail
Approximately 30 hours a week
Start date: June 15, 2024
Wage: $16 per hour, plus tips
This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program, applications are required to be a Canadian Citizen and 30 years of age or younger.
Meander River Farm & Brewery is seeking a Brewery & Retail Associate. Reporting to the owner, responsibilities would be, but are not limited to:
Opening, closing, maintenance of retail shop and products within
Preparation of growlers, cans and bottles for sales, markets, events
Maintenance of retail/brewery spaces (indoor and exterior, ie. watering planters, some harvesting and monitoring of immediate surrounding gardens
Monitoring product sales and stock
Detailed, friendly customer service by sharing farm to glass experience with customers through tours, tastings, pouring draught, customer engagement, and point of sale system.
Special on-site and off-site events set-up, service and support (ie. Weddings, markets)
Ensure that all work activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner
Requirements:
19 + years of age (of legal drinking age)
Available to work weekends and some holidays
Customer service experience, as employees will be expected to share the farm to glass experience, farm history, local events and activities with customers.
Ability to lift in excess of 50 lbs
Valid Driver's license, reliable transportation to Ashdale, willingness to commute (if not local)
Assets:
Knowledge, continuing education in beer, cider, spirits and/or wine
Social media experience
Restaurant or Food & Beverage service experience
Ability to perform project based tasks with the end result in mind
Interest in brewing/cider industry and production (possibility to train in this skill)
At Meander River, all employees are hands on in all aspects of this small business and we are looking for the Brewery & Retail Associate to be passionate about the Farm as a whole. Being a team player, having a sense of humour, and hard work ethic are a must!
If you are a devoted individual interested in immersing yourself in a small business
with a love of the outdoors, and sustainable living,
please provide your Cover Letter and Resume.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.