Location: On Vancouver Island, Courtenay, BC - You must live here already.

Please drop resumes into 635 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay, BC in person Monday to Friday 8-4. Closed Holidays.
This is not a remote position: we will not have housing available.
We will let people know if you have made it to the "Live Working Interviews" sessions:

If you have strong numerical skills, experience with bookkeeping, shipping and administrative skills and want to work with a small team that produces and ships local, artisan cheese throughout BC and Canada – we’d like to meet you!

If you are not sure: Please search - Number Typing Test - Numeric Keypad Practice | How Fast Can I Type. We are looking for accuracy and speed.

We offer an engaging, fast-paced workplace where we encourage you to develop your goals. YOU MUST BE DIGITALLY CONFIDENT AND WILLING TO LEARN RECENT PROGRAMS, USE AI AND INTEGRATE INTO A VERY BUSY WORK ENVIROMENT WITHOUT COMPLAINT.

First you are patient and kind, willing to multitask at your desk, and in our small store when needed. You bring great communication skills, acting as a key liaison between departments in the company. Your strengths are numerical accuracy, being a hands-on participator, and having a commitment to error-proofing and continuous improvement.

*must have accommodation in Comox Valley already

Wage depends on experience and advantages are applied for after 3 months.

Responsibilities:

- Good organizational and team skills. This position requires someone who is very process-oriented and works to get things done right;

- Can change tasks easily when something urgent appears, or a truck arrives for pick up.

- Good bookkeeping skills and a love of numbers; must have a deep curiosity to find answers to challenges. Willing to use and learn AI tools in Microsoft Excel for speed and verification.





- Good communication skills and a desire to work in an entrepreneurial atmosphere with a great team producing a great product;

- Ability to work independently and take initiative, with a strong desire to find and present solutions to problems; ask questions to the team and communicate challenges.

- Hands-on participator. Looks out for other. No job is too big or too small.

Necessary skills:

- Previous experience performing payroll/accounts payable/receivable functions (min 2 years); set up EFT's etc.
**We are not looking for students in the accounting program - this isn't your first rodeo kind of job.

- Knowledge of accepted accounting and bookkeeping principles and procedures; understand and willing to keep up-to-date on new rules and principles

- Previous experience performing administrative functions; willing to do the filing, digital and paper.

- Proficient computer skills in Quickbooks, MS Office suite, Cell Phone, Chat GPT willing and able to learn new programs and apps as needed.

- Proven ability to demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with a positive attitude; and you are kind while doing it.

- Proven ability to organize, prioritize, problem-solve and ensure accuracy (attention to detail);

- Lean Manufacturing experience or training an asset;

Not a remote position. Job is in the cheese factory

If you have read "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" and other such authors or training, understand Time management as taught by Steven Covey you will be prioritized.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.49-$25.47 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Experience:

- QuickBooks: 2 years (required)

Language:

- English (required)

Location:

- Courtenay, BC (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant (Canada)
🏢 Natural Pastures Cheese
📍 Canada