Work Term: Temporary
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: Experience an asset

Work site environment

Fruit and vegetable combination farmingOutdoorsAt heightsHotAll weather conditions

Work setting

Rural areaRemote locationRelocation costs not covered by employer

Tasks

Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lotsMaintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapesTie and secure plantsWeedingClean work areaHarvest cropsExamine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Type of crops

ApplesGrapesOrchard fruit

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Ability to work independentlyFast-paced environmentRepetitive tasksWork under pressureTight deadlinesPhysically demandingHand-eye co-ordinationAbility to distinguish between coloursAttention to detailBending, crouching, kneelingCombination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skillsFlexibilityJudgementOrganizedReliabilityTeam playerValues and ethicsQuick 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 willing to relocate for this position?Do you have experience working in this field?Do you live near the job location?Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

To be determined

Supports for visible minorities

Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

Harpal Sidhu

Open Positions

general farm worker - harvesting