Job Summary

Fruit and vegetable combination farming

Full time seasonal employment starting as early as March 1st, 2027 through to November 2nd, 2027

Early morning, Evening, Morning, Day, Weekends required

Apply in person with resume

Overview

Languages

- English

Education

- No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

- Experience is an asset

Work setting

- Rural area

Responsibilites

Tasks

- Apply fertilizers
- Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
- Clean the crops
- Clear fields of wood and stones
- Cut agricultural 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
- Hand harvesting vegetables
- Pack fruits and vegetables
- Pick row and orchard crops
- Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
- Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
- Sort fruits and vegetables
- Tie and secure plants
- Weeding
- Fertilize and spray crops
- Harvest crops
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment




- Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Experience and specialization

Type of product

- Perennials

Type of crops

- Apples
- Asparagus
- Blueberries
- Cucumbers
- Field berries
- Onions
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Sweet corn
- Zucchinis
- Berries
- Potatoes
- Vegetables

Additional Information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Ability to work independently
- Fast paced workplace
- Repetitive tasks
- Work under pressure
- Handling heavy loads
- Tight deadlines
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Hand-eye coordination
- 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 23kg (50lbs)

Personal Suitability

- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Quick learner

Pay: $17.95 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 70.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Fruit Farm worker (Canada)
🏢 Barrie Hill Farms
📍 Canada