Work Term: Seasonal Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 70 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: Experience an asset Work site environment Other miscellaneous crop farming Outdoors Wet/damp Dusty Hot Noisy All weather conditions Dirty Work setting Rural area Remote location Tasks Apply the technique of hoeing between the row Clean the crops Clear fields of wood and stones Cut agricultural seed according to farm standards Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
Pack fruits and vegetables Pick row and orchard crops Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops Seed cutting Sort fruits and vegetables Weeding Clean work area Fertilize and spray crops Harvest crops Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment Detect disease and health problems in crops,
livestock and poultry Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market Type of crops Potatoes Equipment and machinery experience Farm truck Forklift Tractor Vegetable harvester Planting equipment Skidsteer Hand tools Automated systems experience Automated irrigation system Transportation/travel information Valid driver''s licence Own transportation Public transportation is not available Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Manual dexterity Hand-eye co-ordination Ability to distinguish between colours Attention to detail Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Combination of sitting, standing, walking Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability Reliability Team player Quick learner Screening questions Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting? Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)? Employment terms options Early morning Evening Morning Night Employment terms options Day Weekend Overtime required Health advantages Health care plan