Harvest Assistant - Northern Lights Tea

WE ARE HIRING

Harvest Assistant

Position Type: Part-Time or Full-Time (Seasonal, with possibility for renewal)

Application Deadline: August 7th, 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible

Northern Delights is seeking a motivated, organized, and community-minded individual to support the operation of our herbal tea collection and commercial dehydrators. This role is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with others, is interested in traditional plants and foods, and wants to be part of a growing community-based project.

Northern Delights is seeking a motivated, organized, and community-minded individual to support the operation of our herbal tea collection and commercial dehydrators. This role is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with others, is interested in traditional plants and foods, and wants to be part of a growing community-based project.

To Apply: Please send your name, contact information, and a few lines about your interest and experience to: 

mcrete@makivvik.ca

We encourage local community members, especially those with knowledge of traditional plants and foods, to apply!

Help us celebrate Inuit culture and protect the land — one cup of tea at a time

Nakurmiik!

Key Responsibilities

Herb Collection

• Help receive freshly harvested herbs from local participants
• Assist in inspecting bags for clean leaves (no rocks, soil, or contaminants)
• Weigh and record incoming plants using a log sheet
• Help track harvesters and complete payment records
• Keep the working area clean and well-organized

Community Engagement

• Help post announcements on community boards, radio, and Facebook about collection
• days and dehydrator availability
• Answer questions from harvesters and community members about the program

Dehydrator Use & Cleaning

• Learn how to operate and clean the commercial dehydrators
• Assist with drying the herbs correctly and safely according to the plant type
• Monitor dehydration times and ensure proper labeling and separation of plant types
• Clean and sanitize the workspace daily

Record Keeping & Reports

• Help complete daily or weekly logs and summaries for the Harvest Manager
• Take photos of work areas and finished products as needed
• Support in reporting total amounts collected and dried

Qualifications

• Reliable and willing to learn
• Comfortable using basic tools like a scale and thermometer
• Can use a phone camera, email, and spreadsheets (or willing to learn)
• Good communication skills in Inuktitut and/or English/French
• Friendly, respectful, and good with people
• Interest in local plants, traditional foods, or food preparation is an asset
• Previous experience in a community program, kitchen, or similar environment is helpful, but not required