THIS POSITION HAS NOW BEEN FILLED, BUT WE ARE STILL SEEKING CSA PACKERS (See below)

We are seeking an Administrator to oversee the smooth running of our successful & growing CSA program: utilize CSA software, offer customer/member services & support, working with the site-coordinator & farm businesses.

This is a part-time position, which could be conducted remotely or on-site beginning this year as soon as possible and through November/December 2023. We expect the tasks of this position to take approximately 16-18 hours per week on average (mostly Mondays and Tuesdays), however flexibility is much appreciated as we ebb and flow through the lulls and peaks of the farm season.

If you are seeking a full-time position there is the possibility of combining this position with that of other CSA job positions we are posting. This can be assessed further upon discussion.  However, only the administrative role can be performed remotely– all other CSA job postings require employees to be on-site.

Administrative/Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Regular correspondence with CSA members during annual sign up at the beginning of the season, regular & ongoing faqs, processing payments & accounts, & weekly updating of emails and writing newsletters

• Attend weekly meeting with farmers and/or site-coordinator to discuss upcoming harvest box plan

• Correspond with our fruit farm partner to plan for fruit share portion of weekly plan

• Utilizes software program, Farmigo, to “build” weekly CSA boxes based on feedback from site-coordinator and farmers

• Receives updates from members and site-coordinator regarding updates, changes and/ alterations to plans and implements accordingly on time and with accuracy

• Ensures driver and site-coordinator are given necessary information to implement weekly deliveries with precision

• Pursue and learn about stories on farm by communicating with our busy, sometimes stressed out, but friendly and charming farmers (read herding cats) for developing real-time story content for weekly newsletters

• Tracks box values per farm business and weekly rotations of produce

• Ensure you track your labour hours, sick days, and time off and share with payroll on-time

Qualities and skills we are seeking:

• Motivated and driven by values for healthy, organic food and sustainable agriculture

• Previous knowledge or work in the field of small-scale farming and/or CSA programs an asset

• Flexible and adept at flowing with sudden changes; perseveres in problem solving

• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented and great at time management

• Proficient in creating and using spreadsheets and quick to learn new software

• Positive attitude/ enjoys helping others and has strong customer service skills

• Possesses non-violent communication skills/ highly capable of working through conflict resolution and problem-solving 

• Creative with a talent in writing, capable of developing an engaging newsletter every week that goes to each of our 700+ CSA members 

• Possesses general knowledge and/or can perform the research to be able to communicate the intricacies of organic small scale farming regarding pest management, weather and its influences on production

• Possesses general knowledge and/or can perform the research to be able to teach others about the different types of vegetables we offer, preparation, storage, etc. 

• Willingness to learn, ask questions & engage with farmers

• Adept at social media– improving and working with a social media plan and executing it on the regular

• Certification in food safety a big asset, however we also provide on-site training regarding our food handling operations

• Great with numbers, high endurance for repetition and a team spirit to help in contributing to a motivated and inspiring work environment (even if remotely!)

• Has their own transportation to/from the farm if/when necessary

Compensation: We strive to ensure we meet or supersede living wage standards in Abbotsford.  

• Position pays $20/hour plus vacation paid semi-monthly.

• We offer a medical spending account.

• Perks include access to a wide array of organic produce if working on-site.

• Optional paid course in occupational first aid.

• Note there is an opportunity to grow with us to a permanent position with the right candidate.  

Site Location: The administrative position can be performed remotely with the exception of some initial meetings/ training opportunities.  If administrator duties were to be conducted remotely, candidates must have sufficient office amenities to conduct work (computer, phone, printer/scanner, reliable internet access).

THIS POSITION HAS NOW BEEN FILLED, BUT WE ARE STILL SEEKING CSA PACKERS (See below)

We are seeking a Site-Coordinator to oversee the packing and delivery aspects of our CSA: working with our CSA software, supervising a small packing team, communicating & coordinating with farmers and admin.

This is a part-time position, which requires on-farm presence 4 days per week, every week, from May through November 2023 with possible extension into December. We expect the tasks of this position to take approximately 30-32 hours per week on average (4 weekdays/week), however flexibility is much appreciated as we ebb and flow through the lulls and peaks of the farm season. 

If you are seeking a full-time position there is the possibility of combining this position with that of the CSA Administrator position. 

<<Refer to the CSA Administrator posting for that particular job description.

Administrative/Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Reading and reviewing weekly pack list, CSA store items and working with administrator to review and/or make corrections if need be

• Work with administrator to communicate with farmers the pick list for the week

• Printing pack list and CSA tote labels each week and update white board in pack shed with weekly pack list

• Record packing sequences according to the week and use tracking sheets provided, and monitoring inventory of packing materials

• Be open to improving/ updating systems 

• Send pick-up notification to members as driver lets you know when CSA boxes are delivered

• Ability to work with new software programs (we use Farmigo) and use spreadsheets an asset

• Ensuring labour hours, sick days, and time off is tracked for yourself and your team 

Packing House Responsibilities:

• Counting out CSA totes for the week and assisting with washing 300+ rubbermaid totes each week using rinse conveyor machine

• Supervising & ensuring safe use of rinse conveyor

• Frequently use pallet jack to move produce around packing shed and for loading truck

• Leading a team in the set up of the packing area and reviewing items to be packed with team each week

• Weighing out and bagging produce, constantly surveying packing process, ensuring quality control

• Washing/preparing some vegetables for packing

• Loading and unloading the delivery truck with CSA totes

• Tidying and cleaning work environment with team each week

Qualities and skills we are seeking:

• Motivated and driven by values for healthy, organic food and sustainable agriculture

• Flexible and adept at flowing with sudden changes; perseveres in problem solving

• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented and great at time management

• Proficient at multitasking and delegating tasks (warehouse or packing house experience is a big asset!)

• Positive attitude/ enjoys working with others and has experience in supervising and leading a small team 

• Ability to keep a steady work pace and at the same time ensure quality control is maintained

• Ability to communicate with other team members in a constructive and open manner (farmers, CSA packers, administrator, driver, CSA members)

• Food safety certification an asset (training will also be provided onsite); and if not already in possession of certification– a willingness to attend an occupational first aid training course

• Ability to lift 20-50lbs and knowing when to ask for assistance! (also guiding others to get help to prevent workplace injuries) and be ready to be on your feet for the entire work day 

• Great with numbers, high endurance for repetition along with an ability to motivate others towards creating a fun and productive work environment

• Has their own transportation to/from the farm

Compensation: We strive to ensure we meet or supersede living wage standards in Abbotsford, BC.  

• Position pays $20/hour plus vacation paid semi-monthly.

• We offer a medical spending account.

• Perks include access to a wide array of organic produce and access to a beautiful farm property to enjoy on your breaks and time off.

• Paid course in occupational first aid.

• Note there is an opportunity to grow with us to a permanent position with the right candidate. 

Site Location: 8550 Bradner Road, Abbotsford, BC | Glen Valley Organic Farm Co-op is located in West Abbotsford, a 20 minute drive to Fort Langley, alongside the Fraser River. The packing shed is located on our farm and so is the office space with computer, printer/scanner facilities. 

We are seeking new committed team members to join our small and highly productive organic farm to assist in the packing house– packing fruit and veggies for local communities. We care about the well-being of our CSA members, our workers and the land that we steward here at Glen Valley- join us!

This is a part-time position, which begins in June and extends through November/December 2023 (some training available in late April) and requires being on-site 2 to 3 days/week. There are multiple positions available, which could suit differing schedules so please let us know your availability and the hours you are seeking.  The work days run every Tuesday through Thursday (perfect for long weekend getaways ;).

Packing House Responsibilities:

• Be a part of a dynamic team of 4-5 individuals responsible for packing 400+/- boxes over the week with 9-11 fresh organic fruit and vegetable products for our CSA members

• Follow an organized, assembly-line like fashion that keeps things moving (along with the background tunes) and prevents errors from occuring

• Follow the guidance of your supervisors: the farmers and the site-coordinator 

• Manage the use of an awesome, high-tech rinse conveyor that efficiently washes rubbermaid totes and/or vegetables for packing preparation

• Read & follow pack lists & set-up the packing area 

• Lift crates of produce upwards of 20-50 lbs each; know when to ask for help! 

• Take good care of your body, ensuring good ergonomics (always!)

• Moving produce around & around! From restocking the packing area, to moving packed totes to the truck or walk-in cooler, to weighing produce from boxes into bags

• Comfortable using pallets and a pallet jack to do much of the work of moving product around

• Able to provide your own transportation to/from the farm and track your labour hours in the timesheets provided on-site

Qualities and skills we are seeking:

• Organized, diligent,  and has a strong attention to detail

• Reliable - we deliver every week (we have never missed a delivery)

• Endurance & a positive attitude - we are on our feet for the whole day doing repetitive tasks

• Enjoys working with others and also capable of keeping a steady work pace

• Must adhere to food safety guidelines (training provided)

• Ability to communicate with other team members in an effective & constructive manner

• Values local, organic farm produce & serving our community with quality, healthy food

Compensation: We strive to ensure we meet living wage standards in Abbotsford, BC.  

• Position pays $19/hour plus vacation paid semi-monthly.

• We offer a medical spending account.

• Perks include access to a wide array of organic produce and access to a beautiful farm property to enjoy on your breaks and time off.

• Optional paid course in occupational first aid.

• Note there is an opportunity to grow with us to a permanent position with the right candidate. 

Site Location: 8550 Bradner Road, Abbotsford, BC | Glen Valley Organic Farm Co-op is located in West Abbotsford, a 20 minute drive to Fort Langley, alongside the Fraser River. 

We are seeking a dedicated driver to oversee the smooth delivery of our large, successful and growing CSA program: load/unload, drive a large delivery vehicle, work with the site-coordinator, administrator & farmers...using our brand new Electric Cube Van!

This is a part-time position, which begins in June and extends through November/December 2023. The position requires having someone drive Wednesday, Thursday & Friday every week. We expect the driving to take approximately 20-24 hours every week on average, however flexibility is much appreciated as traffic is sometimes an obstacle in standardizing the delivery times. 

Driver/ Delivery Responsibilities:

• Safely operate a large electric vehicle cube van style truck on the highway and in cities of the lower mainland

• Load, deliver and unload up to 400 rubbermaid totes (each tote will weigh between 10 to 25 lbs) weekly to nearly 30 delivery drop off locations 

• Follow inventory at each drop off location and carefully review tote labels to ensure location delivery is correct 

• Report back to site-coordinator when each delivery location is completed and communicate with site-coordinator if/when problems arise

• Comfortable using a cell phone for navigation, texting, phoning (while not driving of course)

• Plan travel schedules and routes, use maps and other trip planning aids, Perform pre-trip inspection of vehicle, record trip information such as vehicle mileage, fuel costs & any problems.

• Perform mid-day re-charge at EV charging station

• Pick up and deliver empty rubbermaid totes at the end of each delivery & return the delivery vehicle to the farm site & unload empty totes

Qualities and Skills we are seeking:

• You have a valid BC Class 5 Driver License (No N / L) and a Clean drivers abstract

• Must be available every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for the 24 weeks beginning May 10th through to December 1st (see below for detailed description of dates)

• Experienced or capable of driving a large cube van with a 16’ to 18’ box and a knowledge of the lower mainland

• Strong organizational skills and efficient time management

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs repetitively and use a dolly

• Must pass a criminal background check

• Comfortable under pressure (in traffic and with delivery time constraints)

• Positive attitude, good communication skills in front of members, & ability to work well with the team 

• Previous Courier or delivery driver experience with Skip the Dishes, Save on Foods, UPS, FedEx, etc. is an asset.

Compensation: We strive to ensure we meet or supersede living wage standards in Abbotsford, BC.  

• Position pays $20/hour plus vacation paid semi-monthly.

• We offer a medical spending account.

• Perks include access to a wide array of organic produce and access to a beautiful farm property to enjoy and expore.

• Paid course in occupational first aid.

Site Location: 8550 Bradner Road, Abbotsford, BC | Glen Valley Organic Farm Co-op is located in West Abbotsford, a 20 minute drive to Fort Langley, alongside the Fraser River.