Work Term: Seasonal Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years Work site environment Fruit and vegetable combination farming Organic farming Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato) Outdoors At heights Wet/damp Dusty Hot Work setting Staff accommodation available Relocation costs covered by employer Tasks Apply fertilizers Apply the technique of hoeing between the row Clean the crops Clear fields of wood and stones Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots Dose water saturation, light and temperature as instructed for crop growth and development Hand harvesting vegetables Mixing fertilizer Pick row and orchard crops Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops Sort fruits and vegetables Weeding Fertilize and spray crops Harvest crops Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market Type of crops Apples Asparagus Bell peppers Cabbage Carrots Cauliflowers Cucumbers Garlic Grapes Melons Onions Orchard fruit Sweet corn Tomatoes Berries Vineyard Equipment and machinery experience Carrot seeder Farm truck Fruit harvester Tractor Vegetable harvester Planting equipment Welding Hand tools Work conditions and physical capabilities Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Hand-eye co-ordination Attention to detail Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Sitting Combination of sitting, standing, walking Walking Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Judgement Organized Team player Screening questions Are you authorized to work in Canada? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you live near the job location? Employment terms options Day Weekend Health benefits Health care plan Financial benefits Mileage paid Other benefits Learning/training paid by employer On-site housing options Team building opportunities Transportation provided by employer Parking available Variable or compressed work week Support for youths Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Support for Indigenous people Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Job Title
farm worker, fruit