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

Work site environment

Fruit and vegetable combination farmingOutdoorsWet/dampHotCold/refrigeratedAll weather conditionsDirty

Tasks

Apply fertilizersDose water saturation, light and temperature as instructed for crop growth and developmentGrade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.Pack fruits and vegetablesPick row and orchard cropsPlant, cultivate and irrigate cropsRemove manually all suckers and water sproutsSort fruits and vegetablesTrain trees to produce more fruit of higher qualityWeedingFertilize and spray cropsHarvest cropsOperate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

Type of crops

Apples

Equipment and machinery experience

Farm truckFruit harvesterTractor

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Ability to work independentlyFast-paced environmentRepetitive tasksWork under pressureHandling heavy loadsTight deadlinesPhysically demandingAttention to detailStanding for extended periodsBending, crouching, kneelingCombination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

Team 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 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

NOVA SCOTIA LIMITED

Open Positions

farm worker, fruit