Work Term: Seasonal Work Language: English Hours: 80 to 100 hours bi-weekly Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: No experience (will train) Work site environment Other miscellaneous crop farming Outdoors Wet/damp Dusty Hot Cold/refrigerated All weather conditions Dirty Tasks Apply the technique of hoeing between the row Clean the crops 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.
Greenhouse cleaning Hand harvesting vegetables Harvest seedlings Mixing fertilizer Pack fruits and vegetables 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 Cut horticultural crops Type of crops Onions Vegetables Equipment and machinery experience Onion seeder Onion transplanter Farm truck Forklift Tractor Vegetable harvester Manure spreader Planting equipment Sprayer or duster Tillage equipment Hand tools Security and safety Driving record check (abstract) Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Own transportation Public transportation is not available Own vehicle Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks Work under pressure Handling heavy loads Tight deadlines Physically demanding Ability to distinguish between colours Attention to detail Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Walking Personal suitability Judgement 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 Evening Shift Morning Night Employment terms options On call Day Weekend Overtime required Health perks Health care plan Other benefits Parking available Support for newcomers and refugees Does not require Canadian work experience Support for youths Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth