Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 48 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: No experience (will train) Work site environment At heights Wet/damp Dusty Hot Work setting Rural area Tasks Apply fertilizers Clean the crops 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.
Greenhouse cleaning Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions Hand harvesting vegetables Mixing fertilizer Pack fruits and vegetables Pick row and orchard crops Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts Tie and secure plants Weeding Clean work area Fertilize and spray crops Harvest crops Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides Report signs of insect or disease damage Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants Cut horticultural crops Type of product Hydroponic horticultural products Type of crops Greenhouse vegetables Area of specialization Nursery or greenhouse Security and safety Criminal record check Transportation/travel information Own transportation Work conditions and physical capabilities Ability to work independently Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Hand-eye co-ordination Ability to distinguish between colours Attention to detail Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Large workload Sitting Combination of sitting, standing, walking Walking Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Reliability Team player Values and ethics Screening questions Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Do you have experience working in this field? Employment terms options Early morning Morning Employment terms options Day Weekend Overtime required Overtime available Health advantages Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits Financial benefits Group insurance benefits Life insurance Other benefits Free parking available Parking available Travel insurance Support for newcomers and refugees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Does not require Canadian work experience Support for youths Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Veterans Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market Support for Indigenous people Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers