- Work Term: Seasonal
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: Will train
Work site environment
Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato)OutdoorsWet/dampDustyHotDirty
Work setting
Rural area
Tasks
Apply fertilizersGrade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.Hand harvesting vegetablesPlant, cultivate and irrigate cropsWeedingHarvest cropsOperate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
Type of crops
Bell peppers
Equipment and machinery experience
Farm truckTractorVegetable harvesterFertilizer applicatorPlanting equipmentTillage equipment
Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environmentRepetitive tasksHandling heavy loadsPhysically demandingHand-eye co-ordinationAbility to distinguish between coloursStanding for extended periodsBending, crouching, kneeling
Weight handling
Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skillsFlexibilityJudgementTeam 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 meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?
Employment terms options
EveningFlexible hoursMorning
Employment terms options
DayWeekend
Support for newcomers and refugees
Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Support for Veterans
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
