About Us:

At Michell’s Farm Market, we’re committed to providing fresh, locally grown produce, seasonal goods, hand-crafted products, and local, ethically raised beef to our community. We believe in supporting local farmers and artisans, and we strive to create a welcoming workplace for both customers and employees. Our market isn’t just about what we sell; it’s about building relationships with our neighbours, fostering sustainability, and offering the very best to our community.

If you’re passionate about local food, sustainable practices, and connecting with people, we’d love to have you join our team!

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Farm Market Associate, you’ll be an integral part of our team, helping create a welcoming environment and ensuring that our market runs smoothly. You’ll wear many hats throughout the day, including:

- Customer Service & Cashiering: Provide exceptional service and ensure every customer leaves with a positive experience. You'll operate cash registers and POS devices with efficiency.
- Phone Support: Answer customer inquiries and assist with phone orders or requests.
- Prepping & Stocking: Keep shelves stocked with fresh produce and products. Use your eye for detail to maintain attractive and organized displays.
- Produce Quality Control: Rotate and cull items to make sure our produce meets our high standards of freshness and quality.
- Team Collaboration: Work with your team to ensure everything is in place, especially in busy times.
- Physical Tasks: You’ll need to be able to lift up to 50 lbs (produce boxes, hay bales, etc.), help unload deliveries, and keep everything in order.
- Market Cleanliness: Keep the market clean and tidy, making sure it’s always ready for customers.
- Health & Safety: Adhere to all health protocols,



ensuring a safe environment for both customers and team members.
- Occasional Harvesting: Depending on the season, you may help harvest produce to keep our stock fresh and diverse.

Qualifications:

- Strong customer service skills with a positive, can-do attitude
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple tasks
- Comfortable with physical tasks, including lifting and organizing produce and deliveries, ability to be on foot majority of the day.
- Detail-oriented, especially when it comes to maintaining product quality
- Previous experience in retail, food service, or farm markets is a plus, but not required
- A passion for local food, sustainable farming, and community-driven businesses
- Team-oriented with the ability to take initiative and thrive in a collaborative setting

Benefits:

- Competitive pay with opportunities for growth
- Employee discounts on fresh produce, ethically raised beef, and other market products
- Flexible hours that work around your schedule
- A supportive, team-oriented environment with opportunities to learn about local farming and sustainable practices
- The chance to work with passionate people who care about the community, sustainability, and high-quality products

How to Apply: If you’re ready to make a difference in your community and be a part of a team that values sustainability, local food, and great service, we want to hear from you! Send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected], or drop by Michell’s Farm Market in person. Priority may be given to full-time candidates. Let’s grow together!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: From $18.25 per hour

Benefits

- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Application question(s):
- Please indicate how many hours per week you are looking for.

Work Location: In person

📌 Farm Market Associate (Saanichton)
🏢 Michell Bros Farm
📍 Saanichton