Owner & General Manager

Chelsea leads as both Owner and General Manager at Little Qualicum Cheeseworks, where she merges a passion for small business and local food. Chelsea enjoys running, craft beer, and fostering connections within her community.

Owner & Farm Manager

Albert is Owner and Farm Manager at Little Qualicum Cheeseworks, bringing extensive dairy farming experience and a dedication for the field (pun intended). When not farming or helping other departments, he enjoys a round of chess and participating in a game of soccer.

Farm Operations

Sam, originally from Holland, plays a significant role in day-to-day farm operations. Even with the hard work and long hours, he enjoys the farm life working with animals and driving tractors.

Head Cheesemaker & Plant Manager

A cheesemaker by trade, Levi joined us from Switzerland to share his expertise. His passion for excellence and flair for innovation have brought our cheeses wide recognition for their quality, earning them multiple awards in his time here. Away from work, Levi is an avid kite-boarder and enjoys seeking out spots to catch some wind on the Island.

Assistant Cheesemaker

Mitch enjoys the hands-on task of transforming fresh milk into cheese, and never fails to cultivate a positive work atmosphere while doing so! In his free time, Mitch enjoys reading and making scale models.

Office Manager

Michelle has been with the Cheeseworks since its early days. With over 20 years experience spanning nearly every department, she is an invaluable asset to the team for her purpose-driven efficiency and excellent leadership. She also bakes the very best carrot cake.

Administration Assistant

Violet blends her administrative skills with a passion for creativity and artistry. Alongside her office tasks, she finds inspiration from her travels to the Amazon rainforest, South Korea, and Japan. Violet finds joy in music and art, and holds a particular fondness for cows.

Marketing, Creative, & Online Presence Manager

Katie brings a versatile skill set to her role, managing creative endeavors both in the physical and digital worlds. Away from work, she showcases her craftsmanship as a woodworker and can often be found gardening with her dog.

Packaging Manager

Viktoriya has been with Little Qualicum Cheeseworks for over a decade and enjoys managing the packaging department, where her efficiency and orderly task management are right at home. Viktoriya is all about cats and Fridays.

Packaging Assistant

Zoë's strong work ethic and exceptional attention to detail shine in all areas of the packaging department, where her favourite work task is wrapping Island Brie.

Store Manager

Kathy has been with the company for over a decade. She looks after the Farmgate Store, keeping it stocked with lots of wonderful local products while managing the store team and operations. When not at work, Kathy enjoys getting outside in the garden.

Assistant Store Manager

Moira brings dedication and excellent customer service to the Farmgate Store, where she assists in daily operations. She's always ready to make a new animal friend and is adored by dogs, cows, and people too. Also a car buff.

Store Assistant

Jessica's positivity, work ethic, and attention to detail bring so much to the team. She takes on the challenge of creating latte art for our customers, currently perfecting the heart shape - but even though they sometimes don't turn out (her words not ours!) they're all made with love.