- Work Term: Seasonal
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: Will train
Work site environment
Fruit and vegetable combination farmingOutdoorsIn/on waterWet/dampCold/refrigeratedAll weather conditionsDirty
Work setting
Rural areaVarious locations
Tasks
Apply the technique of hoeing between the rowClean the cropsClear fields of wood and stonesGrade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.Hand harvesting vegetablesHarvest seedlingsPlant, cultivate and irrigate cropsSort fruits and vegetablesWeedingHarvest cropsOperate and maintain farm machinery and equipmentOrganize planting, cultivating and crop harvesting activities
Type of crops
BlueberriesRaspberries
Equipment and machinery experience
Fruit harvesterPlanting equipment
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independentlyRepetitive tasksHandling heavy loadsPhysically demandingStanding for extended periodsBending, crouching, kneelingCombination of sitting, standing, walkingWalking
Personal suitability
Team playerValues and ethics
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Support for newcomers and refugees
Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth