About Us

The successful candidate must be available Tuesday through Saturday and close minimum 2 days per week.

The Retail Supervisor’s Responsibilities Include:

• Lead front-end staff with an upbeat, positive, and professional attitude
• Ensure team members remain on task throughout the day
• Organize and assign daily duties for front-end staff
• Add tasks to the daily production list as needed
• Provide feedback, observations, and suggestions to the management team
• Support the manager with monitoring employee progress and addressing concerns
• Train new team members and support ongoing development
• Greet customers, answer questions, and assist them with their shopping experience
• Handle customer complaints, concerns, refunds, and returns
• Maintain strong product knowledge across all departments, including meat, grocery, and specialty items
• Ensure all customer and wholesale orders are completed accurately and on time
• Perform general front-end duties, including running the till, filling, packaging, and cleaning
• Oversee the fresh case section to ensure quality, presentation, and accuracy
• Monitor closing duties and ensure all closing checklists are completed correctly
• Close tills and handle end-of-day tasks, including locking and arming the building

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a retail supervisory role
• Strong customer service skills with a positive, friendly, and professional attitude
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Organized, with strong multi-tasking and time-management abilities
• Proficient with POS systems, including Square
• Food Safe Level 1 certification
• Availability for a minimum of two closing shifts per week
• Availability to work at lease one weekend day

The Meat Cutter’s Responsibilities Include:

• Review daily orders and help fulfill customer and wholesale requirements.
• Set up production areas and assist with receiving, inspecting, and storing meat deliveries.
• Record quantities of meat issued to deli, kitchen, customers, and wholesale orders.
• Break down beef and other meats, trim, portion, and prepare specialty cuts and custom orders.
• Operate equipment to grind, marinate, cure, skewer, tie, and cryovac meats.
• Stock and maintain retail cases, rotate products, and create visually appealing displays.
• Provide product knowledge and excellent customer service.
• Work closely with team members and assist in training apprentices on cutting techniques and safety practices.
• Maintain clean work areas, tools, and equipment; follow all safety protocols and food-safe procedures.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Works safely with sharp tools and equipment, including knives, slicers, bandsaws, and grinders.
• Consistently adheres to workplace safety protocols, hygiene standards, and humane animal-handling practices.
• Wears required PPE at all times, including steel-toed boots, apron, smock, black pants, and cleanup boots.
• Physically fit, capable of lifting, pushing, and pulling 50-100 lbs, and performing repetitive, physically demanding tasks.
• Able to lift and move beef carcasses safely and efficiently.
• Handle fresh and frozen raw meat safely and efficiently.
• Maintains high accuracy and attention to detail while working efficiently on a fast-paced production line.
• Able to perform repetitive duties while consistently upholding quality and safety standards.
• Comfortable and able to work in cold, refrigerated conditions for extended periods.

Skills & Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience in retail meat or beef carcass breakdown.
• Food Safe Level 1 or equivalent food certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of carcass anatomy, retail cuts, and sub-primals.
• Ability to safely operate knives, saws, grinders, and other meat-cutting equipment.
• Willingness to learn and apply skills in breaking, cutting, deboning, and trimming various meats.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and quality.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced, production-focused environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to safety, hygiene, and food standards.
• Available to work at least 1 weekend day.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pitt Meadows, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• meat cutting: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person

Crop Production & Land Care

• Assist with planting, cultivating, irrigating, and harvesting a variety of crops.
• Monitor crops and report any issues to supervisors.

Livestock Care

• Feed, water, and care for animals, with training provided for cattle handling.
• Observe animal health and behavior, reporting any concerns promptly.

Abattoir Support

• Work safely and comfortably in gritty or challenging conditions.
• Assist with composting waste, preparing materials for transport, and cleaning pens.
• Pump and prepare blood for transport.

Farm Maintenance & Manual Labour

• Help with repairs, fencing, irrigation upkeep, and general farm upkeep.
• Perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, digging, shoveling, and loading/unloading supplies.

Equipment & Deliveries

• Operate farm tools and machinery under supervision, with training provided.
• Make deliveries using company vehicles while following safety procedures.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow farm safety protocols and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment for yourself and other.

Working Conditions & Physical Environment:

Environment & Physical Demands

• Work outdoors in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and gritty or dirty environments.
• Perform physically demanding tasks that require stamina, strength, and focus.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs safely and repeatedly.
• Stand, bend, kneel, and walk for extended periods.
• Handle active livestock and operate machinery safely, following all safety procedures.

Skills & Qualifications:

Experience & Knowledge (Asset, Not Required)

• Previous farming or agricultural experience, including experience working with cattle (feeding and general care).
• Experience operating and maintaining basic farm machinery and tools.
• Basic knowledge of animal care and crop cultivation is an asset.

Work Ethic & Attitude

• Strong work ethic, reliability, and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Willingness to learn, follow instructions, and take on new challenges.
• Passion for agriculture and outdoor, hands-on work.

Teamwork & Communication

• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing tasks and schedules.

Practical Requirements

• Valid BC driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as required.

Why Join Hopcott Farms?

• Hands-on, active work: Gain practical experience in agriculture, livestock care, and farm operations while staying active outdoors.
• Learn and grow: Develop new skills and expand your knowledge with training and on-the-job experience.
• Supportive team environment: Be part of a hardworking, close-knit team that values collaboration.
• Career opportunities: Competitive pay with opportunities for growth and advancement within the farm.
• Community and tradition: Join a family-owned farm with deep roots in the local community and a strong sense of pride in what we do.