Work Term: Seasonal
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 to 50 hours per week
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: Will train

Work site environment

Fruit and vegetable combination farmingOrganic farmingOutdoorsWet/dampOdoursDustyHotNoisyCold/refrigeratedAll weather conditionsDirty

Work setting

Rural area

Tasks

Apply the technique of hoeing between the rowClear fields of wood and stonesDivide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lotsHand harvesting vegetablesPack fruits and vegetablesPlant, cultivate and irrigate cropsSort fruits and vegetablesTie and secure plantsClean work areaHarvest cropsOperate and maintain farm machinery and equipmentExamine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Type of crops

Artisanal cropsAsparagusBell peppersCabbageCarrotsCucumbersField berriesGarlicMelonsOnionsRaspberriesStrawberriesTomatoesZucchinisBerriesPotatoesVegetablesMicrogreens

Equipment and machinery experience

Hand tools

Transportation/travel information

Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Ability to work independentlyFast-paced environmentRepetitive tasksWork under pressureHandling heavy loadsTight deadlinesPhysically demandingManual dexterityHand-eye co-ordinationAbility to distinguish between coloursAttention to detailStanding for extended periodsBending, crouching, kneelingSittingCombination of sitting, standing, walkingWalking

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skillsFlexibilityJudgementOrganizedReliabilityTeam playerQuick learner

Screening questions

Are you authorized to work in Canada?Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?Are you currently a student?Do you have experience working in this field?Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

Morning

Employment terms options

DayWeekend

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