Work Term: Temporary Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years or equivalent experience Asset languages Spanish; Castilian Work site environment Organic farming Dusty Hot Noisy Outdoors Tree and orchard fruit Work setting Rural area Tasks Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for crop growth and development Develop specific plans to prioritize Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots Organize tasks to accomplish the work Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality Maintain financial and production records Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating,



spraying or harvesting Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed Maintain quality control and production records Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations Maintain work records and logs Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment Perform general farm duties Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants Supervision More than 20 people Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Pesticide Applicator''s Licence Type of crops Apples Equipment and machinery experience Fertilizer applicator Sprayer or duster Tractor Work conditions and physical capabilities Rapid-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Physically demanding Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking Large workload Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Own tools/equipment Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Organized Team player Screening questions Do you have experience working in this field? Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting? Employment terms options Early morning Evening Employment terms options Morning Night Day Weekend Overtime available Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits

📌 fruit farm foreman/woman (Newcastle)
🏢 Algoma Orchards
📍 Newcastle