Seasonal Tour Assistant

Location: 9539 Cavendish Road, Route 6, Cavendis

Starting Rate: $20/hr

Job Description:
The Seasonal Tour Assistant plays a key role in the day-to-day operation of our oyster farm tours. This position is responsible for guest communications to ensure each visitor enjoys a smooth, informative, and memorable oyster farm tour experience. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people and is interested in aquaculture, or food-based tourism.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to guest enquiries in person
• Provide clear information about oyster farm tours, tasting experiences, and safety requirements
• Welcome guests on arrival and assist with check-in
• Handle guest feedback and resolve queries in a friendly, professional manner
• Liaise with tour guides and farm staff to ensure tours depart on time
• Assist with basic retail sales (tickets, merchandise, oyster products)
• Process payments and reconcile daily sales
• Maintain accurate booking, sales, and attendance records

Skills and Experience:

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and peak tourism periods
• Previous experience in tourism or hospitality
• Interest in oysters, seafood, aquaculture, or agri tourism
• Experience working in seasonal or outdoor environments
• Friendly, welcoming, and professional
• Calm and adaptable in a busy, seasonal environment
• Team oriented with a proactive attitude
• Enjoys interacting with visitors from diverse backgrounds

Other Information:

• Reporting to: Tour Manager
• Willing to work weekends

To apply, contact careers@raspberrypoint.com

Oyster Farmhand / Boat Crew

Location: North Rustico / Oyster Bed
(Transportation from Charlottetown available)

Starting Rate: $20/hr (40-60 hours per week)

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Position Type: Full Time, Seasonal (Mid-April to End of November)

Job Description:
The Oyster Farmer job is an entry level position for farming oysters. Employees should be comfortable working as a part of a team both inside and on the water in all weather conditions. This position exposes employees to an array of duties on the farm, from harvesting, to seed handling, as well as raising and sinking gear. Most of the jobs on the farm are physically demanding; there should be no aversion to manual labor.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Accurately measure and fill seed into our harvest bags and deploy them at our leases.
• Harvest market sized oysters and restock inventory using appropriate equipment and techniques.
• Monitor oyster growth and health
• Work in both the farm and boat settings across multiple locations
• Raise and sink gear in accordance with our overwintering plan.
• Aid in repairing gear as needed both on land and on water.
• Take direction from supervisors and give a solid effort as member of our team.
• Maintain a clean/organized locker space.
• Collaborate with other farm workers to accomplish tasks
• Comply with all Raspberry Point Oysters standards and policies.
• Work to continuously improve operations with respect to quality, safety, and inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Physical ability to work in outdoor environments and lift heavy objects of up to 50lbs
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with a team
• Willingness to work and adapt to changing weather conditions, including inclement weather
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to Detail
• Positive attitude

Experience:
This position offers the opportunity to learn and practice skills that are required for our aquaculture farm’s success. Employees are not expected to come into the job with any previous aquaculture experience but are expected to learn those skills effectively and in a timely manner. Previous experience with manual labor is preferred. We can train the right person who has an interest in the work we’re doing, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic. This is a great opportunity to learn more about large-scale oyster farming.

Working Conditions:

• Wet and/or humid conditions
• Moderate noise level
• Fast paced environment
• Repetitive tasks

To apply, contact careers@raspberrypoint.com