Work Term: Seasonal Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: No experience (will train) Work site environment Fruit and vegetable combination farming Outdoors Viticulture Wet/damp Dusty Hot Noisy Dirty Work setting Rural area Various locations Tasks Apply fertilizers Apply the technique of hoeing between the row Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas Clear fields of wood and stones 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.
Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes Pack fruits and vegetables Plant,
cultivate and irrigate crops Shear and shape trees and plants with knife Sort fruits and vegetables Tie and secure plants Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality Weeding Fertilize and spray crops Harvest crops Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market Transportation/travel information Own transportation Work conditions and physical capabilities Ability to work independently Fast-paced workplace Repetitive tasks Work under pressure Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Hand-eye co-ordination Ability to distinguish between colours Attention to detail Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Combination of sitting, standing, walking Walking Employment terms options Evening Employment terms options Day Weekend