Overview
Languages
English
Education
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No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
Will train
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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Fruit and vegetable combination farming
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Outdoors
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Dangerous
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Dusty
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Hot
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Noisy
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Wet/damp
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Cold/refrigerated
Work setting
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
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Harvest crops
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Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
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Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
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Write daily basic progress reports
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Hand harvesting vegetables
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Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
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Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
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Bell peppers
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Cucumbers
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Field berries
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Melons
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Onions
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Raspberries
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Strawberries
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Sweet corn
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Tomatoes
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Zucchinis
Equipment and machinery experience
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Tractor
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Farm truck
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Lift truck
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Loader
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Planting equipment
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Vegetable harvester
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Tight deadlines
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Physically demanding
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Repetitive tasks
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Attention to detail
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Handling heavy loads
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Hand-eye co-ordination
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Overtime required
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Ability to distinguish between colours
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Standing for extended periods
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Walking
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
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Organized
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Team player
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Flexibility
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Judgement
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.