Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 to 72 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 5 years or more
or equivalent experience

Work site environment

OutdoorsHotNon-smoking

Work setting

Rural areaRelocation costs not covered by employerWilling to relocate

Tasks

Clean the cropsClear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areasDivide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lotsGreenhouse cleaningHand harvesting vegetablesHarvest seedlingsMixing fertilizerOperate climate controlsTie and secure plantsTrain trees to produce more fruit of higher qualityWeedingSpray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicidesAssist in pruning trees, shrubs and plantsMix and prepare soilsPlant bulbs and seedsPot and re-pot plantsTransplant seedlings or rooted cuttingsApply fertilizersReport signs of insect or disease damageWater and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardensClean work area

Type of product

Bedding plantsBerry bushesCut flowersFruit treesVegetables

Type of crops

AsparagusBell peppersCabbageCarrotsCauliflowersCucumbersGarlicMelonsOnionsSweet cornTomatoesZucchinis

Equipment and machinery experience

ForkliftGarden tractorsIrrigation pumps and equipmentMechanical cultivatorMechanical seederMechanical sprayerLight trucks

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environmentRepetitive tasksHandling heavy loadsPhysically demandingStanding for extended periodsBending, crouching, kneelingLarge workloadAttention to detailHand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skillsReliabilityTeam player

Screening questions

Do you have experience working in this field?Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

Early morningMorning

Employment terms options

DayWeekendOvertime requiredOvertime available

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