Job Overview
Looking for a job that fits your life—not the other way around? Join our team at the VSOC Seed Extraction Facility, where your mornings will be active, purposeful, and done by lunchtime. You’ll help load cones into the kiln or unload them for seed extraction—an essential step in preserving the future of our forests.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on work, likes to stay physically active, and wants a consistent weekday schedule. Whether you're a parent with school-age kids or simply looking for meaningful part-time hours, We'd like to hear from you.
Duties
- Load cones into the kiln and unload them for processing
- Support seed extraction operations with care and attention
- Clean machinery after each day and between species to eliminate contamination and promote cleanliness.
- Keep work areas tidy during work and follow safety protocols
- Work in a friendly, team environment.
- Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and deadlines.
Qualifications
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly
- Physically fit and comfortable with active tasks
- Reliable, punctual, and ready to work in a warm industrial setting
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
This position is part-time mornings until the end of December. Maybe opportunity for extension depending on workload.
You’ll enjoy this role if you’re looking for work that fits your life and still feels meaningful. With a consistent weekday schedule that wraps up by early afternoon, it’s perfect for parents with school-age kids or anyone balancing other commitments. You’ll stay active and engaged in a hands-on environment, surrounded by a friendly team that values hard work and good energy. Plus, you’ll be contributing to sustainable forestry—helping preserve the future of our forests, one seed at a time. No weekends, no late nights—just purposeful work and a supportive crew.
Video of VSOC's extraction facility can be viewed to get a sense of the duties and become familiar with the work area. www.vsoc.ca/extraction-facility
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 per week
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vernon, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you live in the Vernon area
Language:
- English (required)
Location:
- Vernon, BC (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-09-03
Expected start date: 2025-09-08
