- Work Term: Seasonal
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 48 to 54 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
Work site environment
OutdoorsAt heightsWet/dampDustyHotCold/refrigeratedTree and orchard fruit
Work setting
Rural areaRemote location
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 stonesRemove manually all suckers and water sproutsTie and secure plantsTrain trees to produce more fruit of higher qualityWeedingHarvest cropsOperate and maintain farm machinery and equipmentExamine product for quality and its readiness for the market
Type of crops
Apples
Equipment and machinery experience
Farm truckLoaderTractorLift truck
Transportation/travel information
Public transportation is not available
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, kneelingWalking
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
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?Do you live near the job location?Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?
Government programs
Recognized employer
Employment terms options
DayWeekend
Financial benefits
Bonus
