- Work Term: Seasonal
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 to 65 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: Experience an asset
Work site environment
Corn farmingFruit and vegetable combination farmingOther grain farmingOutdoorsWheat farmingWet/dampOdoursDustyHotNoisyAll weather conditionsDirty
Work setting
Rural area
Tasks
Apply the technique of hoeing between the rowClear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areasClear fields of wood and stonesHand harvesting vegetablesPick row and orchard cropsPlant, cultivate and irrigate cropsSort fruits and vegetablesWeedingClean work areaFollow sustainable soy farming practices such as crop rotation, reduced-till or no-till, water and nutrient management, precision farming technology and cover crops
Type of crops
CucumbersSeed cornSoybeansTomatoesVegetablesGrains
Equipment and machinery experience
Fruit harvesterVegetable harvester
Transportation/travel information
Own transportationPublic transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independentlyFast-paced environmentRepetitive tasksHandling heavy loadsPhysically demandingManual dexterityHand-eye co-ordinationAbility to distinguish between coloursAttention to detailStanding for extended periodsBending, crouching, kneelingLarge workloadSittingCombination of sitting, standing, walkingWalking
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
GlovesSteel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skillsFlexibilityOrganizedReliabilityTeam 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?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
Early morningEveningMorningNight
Employment terms options
DayWeekendOvertime required