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About Beacon Hill Children’s Farm

The Beacon Hill Children’s Farm is a small, family-owned and non-profit society-operated farm located in Victoria, British Columbia. We are proud to provide a loving home to over one hundred farm animals, who are treated like family. For more than 40 years, we have shared the amazing experience of living with and caring for these animals with local community visitors and tourists alike. The success of the farm is supported by a strong collaborative team: the Koenders family (owners and operators), the volunteer-based Beacon Hill Farm Society, our dedicated full- and part-time staff members, and a large pool of committed volunteers.

Working at the farm is a huge privilege and a fun experience, but it is also physically demanding, requiring the highest quality of care and attention every day, regardless of the weather. An ability to engage with farm visitors of all ages in a patient, helpful manner during our busy peak season is also key to success in this role.

Local Candidates Only

Only candidates who are currently residing in Victoria, BC, Canada, and hold a valid work permit will be considered. Candidates must be available for an in-person interview.

Petting Farm Worker Job Summary

We are seeking mature, responsible, reliable, and physically fit individuals to join our team as Farm Workers. This role involves both the daily care of our animals and engaging with the public and volunteers to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and educational farm experience for everyone.

We are hiring for both full-time and part-time positions.

In-Person Interviews: January 20-23, 2026

Anticipated Start Date: February 17, 2026 (possibly earlier)

Daily Tasks and Responsibilities

Petting Farm Workers are responsible for the daily care of our animals and farm chores on rotating shifts to ensure reliable care and an operational farm seven days a week. Farm Workers also work closely with volunteers and interact directly with visitors when the farm is open to the public (mid-March to mid-October). When the farm is closed to the public for the winter (mid-October to mid-March), farm work shifts to prioritize animal care and physical farm chores (roughly 90% of tasks). Because the farm is only open seasonally, farm workers’ hours are reduced during the winter closure period.

The following tasks and percentages represent the months the farm is open to the public:

Cleaning and Maintenance (40%)

• Clean and maintain barns, pens, and surrounding areas to high standards of hygiene.
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed.
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the petting farm area (yes, lots of poop scooping!).
• Cleaning commonly used public areas (e.g. handwashing stations, benches, picnic tables).

Public Interaction (40%)

• Interact positively with visitors of all ages from children to seniors including tourists, locals, and visiting groups in the goat petting area and around the farm.
• Address groups publicly with confidence.
• Share information about the animals and the farm to create an enjoyable and educational experience.
• Provide excellent customer service when accepting donations and answering questions from the public at the front gate.
• Handle cash and operate a point-of-sale machine.
• Work collaboratively and respectfully with coworkers, staff, and volunteers.

Animal Care (20%)

• Work as part of a team to maintain clean, safe living environments for the animals; their care and well-being are our highest priority.
• Perform daily animal care tasks (feeding, watering, etc.) for various farm animals such as goats, pigs, alpaca, donkeys, ducks, and chickens, upholding consistent, high-quality standards.
• Monitor animal health and promptly report any concerns to the manager.
• Maintain a very good understanding and practice of hygiene and cleaning standards in all animal areas.
• Potential for assisting with preventative and medical care for the animals.

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about animals and animal care, are excited to work outdoors in all weather conditions, and enjoy interacting with the public.

Required Qualifications

• 100% reliable, punctual and trustworthy.
• Outstanding communication, patience, and excellent interpersonal skills for interacting effectively with people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
• A fast learner able to follow and remember instructions with a strong attention to detail.
• An excellent work ethic with very good time management skills and the ability to multitask effectively.
• A team player with a collaborative attitude and a good sense of humour.
• The ability to work well and remain calm under pressure in a busy, fast-paced environment with distractions.
• Possess the stamina required for demanding 9-10 hour shifts outdoors in all weather.
• Physically able to be on your feet for most of the day, and to frequently bend, squat, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Health and cleanliness conscious.
• A Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check, is required upon hiring.

Strong Assets

• Previous experience with farm animals or in a professional animal care setting (outside of family pets) is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate.
• Customer service or tourism experience.
• Experience working with children and families.
• A valid BC Driver’s License.

Availability

• Must be available weekends and holidays.
• Time flexibility and willingness to fill shifts on call (if needed).

What We Offer

• Starting hourly wage is $18 (dependent on qualifications and experience), plus applicable overtime and holiday pay.
• Extended health benefits.
• A one-of-a-kind work environment, working with a farm-tastic team of two-legged and four-legged coworkers.
• The opportunity to work outdoors and gain valuable knowledge about farm animal care.