- Work Term: Temporary
- Work Language: English or French
- Hours: 35 to 48 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: Experience an asset
Work site environment
Fruit and vegetable combination farmingOrganic farmingOther vegetables and melon farming (except potato)Wet/dampAll weather conditionsDirty
Work setting
Rural area
Tasks
Clean the cropsDivide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lotsGrade 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 vegetablesSort fruits and vegetablesClean work areaHarvest cropsExamine product for quality and its readiness for the market
Type of crops
Artisanal cropsCabbageCarrotsCucumbersOnionsTomatoesZucchinisPotatoesVegetables
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, kneeling
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skillsFlexibilityJudgementOrganizedReliabilityTeam 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?Are you currently a student?Do you have experience working in this field?Do you live near the job location?
