Overview

Languages

French

Education
No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment
Fruit and vegetable combination farming
Hot
Cold/refrigerated
All weather conditions
Dirty

Work setting
Staff accommodation available
Staff accommodation provided
Remote location

Responsibilities

Tasks
Apply fertilizers
Clean the crops
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.
Greenhouse cleaning
Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
Hand harvesting vegetables
Level earth to fine grade specifications
Mixing fertilizer
Pack fruits and vegetables
Pick row and orchard crops
Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
Sort fruits and vegetables
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

Experience and specialization

Type of crops
Asparagus
Blueberries
Raspberries
Strawberries

Equipment and machinery experience
Forklift
Tractor
Planting equipment
Hand tools

Automated systems experience
Automated irrigation system

Area of specialization
Nursery or greenhouse

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independently
Fast-paced setting
Repetitive tasks
Tight deadlines
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Hand-eye co-ordination
Ability to distinguish between colours
Attention to detail
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Large workload
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Walking

Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability
Productive interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Values and ethics
Quick learner

Perks

Other advantages
Learning/training paid by employer
In office housing options
Team building opportunities

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