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 Wet/damp Hot All weather conditions Work setting Staff accommodation provided Rural area Relocation costs not covered by employer Tasks Apply fertilizers Apply the technique of hoeing between the row Clean the crops Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions Pick row and orchard crops Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts Sort fruits and vegetables Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality Fertilize and spray crops Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry Detect disease and health problems in crops,
livestock and poultry Type of crops Apples Blueberries Raspberries Security and safety Criminal record check Work conditions and physical capabilities Ability to work independently Rapid-paced environment Repetitive tasks Work under pressure Handling heavy loads 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 Sound discrimination Combination of sitting, standing, walking Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Own tools/equipment Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability Flexibility Judgement Reliability Team player Values and ethics Screening questions Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)? Employment terms options Early morning Flexible hours Employment terms options Weekend Overtime required Other benefits On-site housing options
📌 fruit farm labourer (Prince Edward Island)
🏢 The Blueberry Patch
📍 Prince Edward Island
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