- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: Will train
Work site environment
Fruit and vegetable combination farmingOutdoorsViticultureDustyHotCold/refrigeratedAll weather conditions
Work setting
Rural areaVarious locations
Tasks
Cut agricultural cropsGrade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.Guide growing shoots into optimal development positionsMaintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapesPick row and orchard cropsPlant, cultivate and irrigate cropsRemove manually all suckers and water sproutsSort fruits and vegetablesTie and secure plantsTrain trees to produce more fruit of higher qualityWeedingClean work areaHarvest crops
Type of crops
ApplesCherriesGrapesOrchard fruitVegetablesVineyard
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environmentRepetitive tasksHandling heavy loadsPhysically demandingHand-eye co-ordinationAbility to distinguish between coloursStanding for extended periodsBending, crouching, kneelingCombination of sitting, standing, walkingWalking
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
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?
Work Term: Seasonal
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 to 55 hours per week