Experienced Butcher

Pay: From $25.00/hour (negotiable based on experience)

For over 50 years, Gunter Brothers Meat Co. has been a family-owned butcher shop rooted in the Comox Valley, proudly supporting farmers and ranchers across Vancouver Island.

We’re entering a new chapter, raising the bar on what it means to work in our shop. We’re building a team of people who take pride in their craft, show up for each other, and bring both focus and a sense of humour to the workday.

This isn’t just a job, it’s a place for people who care deeply about doing things well.

The Kind of Team We’re Building

We’re looking for people who:

- Respect the craft of butchery and take pride in quality work
- Respect their teammates and contribute to a strong, positive culture
- Are self-motivated and show up ready to work
- Hold themselves to a high standard—and rise to meet ours
- Understand that efficiency and having a good time can go hand-in-hand

If you’re someone who doesn’t take pride in your work, this won’t be the right fit.

What You’ll Do

- Break down carcasses into primals with precision and care
- Perform boning, trimming, grinding, and packaging to a high standard
- Identify cuts confidently and work independently when needed
- Support daily production tasks (bones, offal, and general duties)
- Maintain consistency and quality in every product leaving the shop
- Continue developing your skills and refining your craft

What We’re Looking For

- Previous experience in butchery, and food processing or agriculture
- Strong work ethic and a high level of personal accountability
- Ability to understand and fulfill cutting orders according to customers needs
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, refrigerated environment




- Physically capable (heavy lifting and handling heavy loads)
- A team-first mindset with transparent communication and respect for others
- Willingness to learn, adapt, and continuously improve

Assets (Required):

- Meat Processing Experience
- Food Safe certification
- Basic english
- Class 5 driver’s license

Assets (Nice to Have):

- WorkSafeBC training

We’d also love team members who are open to being featured on our social media (completely optional—but a great way to showcase the craft and the people behind it).

What We Offer

- Full-time hours (40hrs/week)
- Monday–Friday schedule (start time between 7:00-8:00am, end time 3:00-4:00pm)
- Weekends & statutory holidays off
- Overtime opportunities available
- Extended health & dental benefits after 3 months
- On-site parking
- Flexible scheduling options

Most importantly:
A workplace where effort is noticed and supported and standards matter.

A Few Things to Know

- This is an in-person role at our Courtenay facility:

6200 Ledingham Rd, Courtenay, BC

- Local applicants only (Comox Valley / Campbell River area)

We do not offer relocation support.

- We are committed to a respectful and inclusive hiring process. If you require accommodations at any stage, please let us know.

How to Apply

Email your resume and references to: [email protected]
Or drop by in person and ask for Harry or Travis—we’d be happy to meet you.

Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Courtenay, BC V9J 1M5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Experienced Butcher (Courtenay)
🏢 Gunter Brothers Meat
📍 Courtenay