- Work Term: Seasonal
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 to 50 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: Will train
Work site environment
Fruit and vegetable combination farmingOrganic farmingOutdoorsWet/dampOdoursDustyHotNoisyCold/refrigeratedAll weather conditionsDirty
Work setting
Rural area
Tasks
Apply the technique of hoeing between the rowClear fields of wood and stonesDivide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lotsHand harvesting vegetablesPack fruits and vegetablesPlant, cultivate and irrigate cropsSort fruits and vegetablesTie and secure plantsClean work areaHarvest cropsOperate and maintain farm machinery and equipmentExamine product for quality and its readiness for the market
Type of crops
Artisanal cropsAsparagusBell peppersCabbageCarrotsCucumbersField berriesGarlicMelonsOnionsRaspberriesStrawberriesTomatoesZucchinisBerriesPotatoesVegetablesMicrogreens
Equipment and machinery experience
Hand tools
Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independentlyFast-paced environmentRepetitive tasksWork under pressureHandling heavy loadsTight deadlinesPhysically demandingManual dexterityHand-eye co-ordinationAbility to distinguish between coloursAttention to detailStanding for extended periodsBending, crouching, kneelingSittingCombination of sitting, standing, walkingWalking
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skillsFlexibilityJudgementOrganizedReliabilityTeam playerQuick learner
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?Are you currently a student?Do you have experience working in this field?Do you live near the job location?
Employment terms options
Morning
Employment terms options
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