- Work Term: Seasonal
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 to 80 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: Experience an asset
Work site environment
Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato)OutdoorsConfined spacesAt heightsWet/dampOdoursDustyHotNoisyCold/refrigerated
Tasks
Apply the technique of hoeing between the rowClear 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 vegetablesPack fruits and vegetablesPlant, cultivate and irrigate cropsHarvest cropsExamine product for quality and its readiness for the market
Equipment and machinery experience
TractorVegetable harvesterPlanting equipment
Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environmentRepetitive tasksWork under pressureHandling heavy loadsTight deadlinesPhysically demandingHand-eye co-ordinationAbility to distinguish between coloursAttention to detailStanding for extended periodsBending, crouching, kneelingSound discriminationCombination of sitting, standing, walkingWalking
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skillsFlexibilityOrganizedReliabilityTeam player
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?
Employment terms options
EveningMorningNight
Employment terms options
DayWeekendOvertime required
