Who we are
Founded in Chilliwack, B.C. the Westbow Group of Companies aims to build our communities through construction, realty, wealth, agriculture, and charity. Since 1977, Westbow continues to grow and expand. We are a company that prides itself on its values:
- We work hard, we work smart
- We build lasting value
- We are creative and innovative
- We have fun
- We care
- We act with integrity
Farm to Garden Organics rebranded from Stanhope Organics in 2020, continuing to recycle garden waste to produce our all-natural soil developer. Our mission is to contribute to a cleaner, greener Victoria.
Are you excited by growth and opportunity? Do you like to take the initiative, serve, and connect with others, thrive when there are multiple things on the go, and put your ideas into action in a collaborative environment? Join our team!
About the role
You are experienced in handling equipment, specifically loaders and excavators. You are a great communicator and have attention to detail. You enjoy being part of a team in the organic compost business and strive to perform at the highest standard. You will be working with the site supervisor and be the driver behind our compost production. If this resonates with you then you are welcome to apply!
What you’re great at
- Being a critical thinker
- Having problem-solving skills
- Being an effective communicator
What you’ll be doing
- Being responsible for basic operational equipment maintenance (greasing, refueling, identifying potential mechanical problems)
- Rotating between moving bedding, forming, and turning windrows, mixing material and screening compost with a strong focus on quality and efficiency
- Keeping up with production requirements regarding but not limited to yards screened per week, compost related KPIs and production quality scorecard accuracy
- Preparing production KPIs and creating reports on a weekly basis
What we’re looking for
- Highschool diploma or GED certificate is required
- Level 1 First aid diploma is an asset
- Point of Sales systems and sales experience is an asset
- Experience handling heavy industry equipment is an asset, loading experience is an asset
- Experience in an organization with production standards and reported metrics is an asset
- Post high school studies are an asset
- Strong willingness to learn and improve
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
What you can expect from us
- Supportive team and leadership staff
- Flexible work schedule
- Casual dress attire and cheerful work environment
- Fun company events
- Volunteer opportunities with Westbow Gives Back
- Benefits package
- Investment opportunities and investment matching
- Education and Mentorship opportunities