- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 to 72 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 5 years or more
- or equivalent experience
Work site environment
OutdoorsHotNon-smoking
Work setting
Rural areaRelocation costs not covered by employerWilling to relocate
Tasks
Clean the cropsClear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areasDivide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lotsGreenhouse cleaningHand harvesting vegetablesHarvest seedlingsMixing fertilizerOperate climate controlsTie and secure plantsTrain trees to produce more fruit of higher qualityWeedingSpray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicidesAssist in pruning trees, shrubs and plantsMix and prepare soilsPlant bulbs and seedsPot and re-pot plantsTransplant seedlings or rooted cuttingsApply fertilizersReport signs of insect or disease damageWater and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardensClean work area
Type of product
Bedding plantsBerry bushesCut flowersFruit treesVegetables
Type of crops
AsparagusBell peppersCabbageCarrotsCauliflowersCucumbersGarlicMelonsOnionsSweet cornTomatoesZucchinis
Equipment and machinery experience
ForkliftGarden tractorsIrrigation pumps and equipmentMechanical cultivatorMechanical seederMechanical sprayerLight trucks
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environmentRepetitive tasksHandling heavy loadsPhysically demandingStanding for extended periodsBending, crouching, kneelingLarge workloadAttention to detailHand-eye co-ordination
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skillsReliabilityTeam player
Screening questions
Do you have experience working in this field?Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
Employment terms options
Early morningMorning
Employment terms options
DayWeekendOvertime requiredOvertime available
