Work Term: Seasonal Work Language: English or French Hours: 40 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: No experience (will train) Work site environment Fruit and vegetable combination farming Organic farming Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato) Wet/damp Odours Dusty Hot Cold/refrigerated All weather conditions Dirty Work setting Rural area Tasks Apply fertilizers Apply the technique of hoeing between the row Clean the 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 Sort fruits and vegetables Weeding Clean work area Harvest crops Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market Transportation/travel information Public transportation is not available Work conditions and physical capabilities Ability to work independently Rapid-paced environment Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Manual dexterity Hand-eye co-ordination Ability to distinguish between colours Attention to detail Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Combination of sitting, standing, walking Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Judgement Reliability Team player Quick learner Screening questions Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Employment terms options Early morning Evening Morning Employment terms options Day Weekend Overtime required