Horse Whisperer (General Interest Inquiries)

YOUR DAILY MISSION: Dreamin’. Doin’. To all in the stable, you share goodness.  You wake up to kick ass.

We’ve been making kick-ass coffee for over 25 years. 

We’re Canada’s #1 selling Whole Bean coffee. All our coffee is 100% Organic and Fairtrade, roasted right in the Canadian Rocky Mountains smack dab in the middle of nowhere.

And it’s not just our coffee that’s good. We were named the Best Workplace in Canada by Great Place to Work in 2018. We work hard and have fun. That’s how we roll. It’s part of how we wake up the world.

WHO ARE YOU?
Our Coffee kicks ass, you should too! You’re a courageous individual who shares your joy equally with all the stable animals. You are the curious type and want to learn how the magic happens. The world is your oyster, and you have a particular interest in working in an Admin/Professional role, our Production Facility, or in the Café. 

WHAT WILL YOU DO? WakE Up ThE worLd WiTh Us!
You will bring the fun when you work with us. Keep the horses in the stable living their best life. You’ll do this with thoughtful care, constant learning, and alongside a team of kick ass unicorns.  Tending to the horses with all this love means that you tend to yourself too. You care for your well-being as much as you care for others. Be the sparkly unicorn you really are!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Make sure the horses are always ready to kick ass.
• Provide luxury spa treatments to our stalls because every horse deserves a pampered palace.
• Curate and oversee a menu of the finest grasses and snacks, ensuring every munch is a flavor sensation.
• Keep our paddocks party-ready by ensuring the pastures (a.k.a. dance floors) are well-groomed and hoof-stomping friendly.
• Fluent in horse-speak, you'll bridge the communication gap, ensuring our equine pals feel heard and understood.
• A problem solver when the horse gets out of control. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• A degree in Equine Euphoria or a Ph.D. in Horse Happiness (equivalent experience accepted).
• Love living in Columbia Valley
• Endless curiosity 
• Love for coffee
• If taking care of the Horse sounds appealing to you, you should apply. Applications to this Horse Whisperer position are general. Check out actual jobs… you are more likely to be contacted about other jobs (actual jobs) here at Kicking Horse Coffee.

CULTURE CHARACTERISTICS

LOVE Passion for coffee, learning, and continuous improvement. You are a connector and have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

AWAKE You have a genuine and fun disposition and see the “mug half full”.

INTENTIONAL You do every little thing with good intentions and love a good plan. 

SOPHISTICATED You have a strong attention to detail and value accuracy; you place a high standard for quality.

COURAGEOUS You adapt. You respond to change with ease and speed and are an innovative human bean. You are curious and love to ask questions! 

PERKS TO PIQUE YOUR INTEREST

When individuals thrive, communities thrive. And we are here to help that happen. The following perks and programs have been designed with intention, to ensure our people prosper.

• Mug Fillers: Damn good discounts on coffee beans, and have all the caffeine you will need to keep you fuelled onsite. These benefits include discounted beverages, food, and merchandise in the Café.
• Livable Wage: All of our roles offer a livable wage within the Columbia Valley.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Designed to support employee wellness and mental health, our benefits program is as full as our mugs! In addition to our standard medical and dental coverage, we offer:
  • $700 wellness and recreation allowance annually.*
  • $2,000 flexible paramedical services coverage per year.*
  • A whole heck of a lot of time off including 4 weeks of paid vacation after one year of work.
  • Celebrate your birthday with a paid day off and a $100 gift certificate to your local business of choice.*
  • Access to emergency or crisis support through our Employee & Family Assistance Program.

*Prorated for part-time positions

• Environmental and Community Giving: Our Green Commuting program pays employees up to $3.00 per day for choosing a green commute to work. Our Dream Fund provides Kicking Horse Coffee dreamers with financial funding to put towards community projects.
• Continued Education: All employees have access to world-class, online learning through our partnership with Harvard ManageMentor.
• Exceptional Human Beans: Working with a kick-ass team? We think that is the best perk of all. Our crew of coffee lovers love what they do and are great at it too!

HOW TO APPLY
The herd is waiting! Fill out our general interest application form if you are looking for a real job here at Kicking Horse Coffee. If there’s a job opening in the future and there’s a good match with your application, we’ll be in touch!

In the meantime, dream up and kick ass!

Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.