- Work Term: Seasonal
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: No experience (will train)
Work site environment
OutdoorsWet/dampOdoursHotCold/refrigeratedNon-smoking
Work setting
Rural area
Tasks
Budding treesClean the cropsGreenhouse cleaningGuide growing shoots into optimal development positionsHand harvesting vegetablesHarvest seedlingsMaintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapesRemove manually all suckers and water sproutsTie and secure plantsTrain trees to produce more fruit of higher qualityWeedingAssist in pruning trees, shrubs and plantsMix and prepare soilsPlant bulbs and seedsPot and re-pot plantsTransplant seedlings or rooted cuttingsReport signs of insect or disease damageAssist in grafting activitiesDig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubsWater and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardensClean work areaClear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
Type of crops
Bell peppersCabbageCucumbersGarlicGrapesGreenhouse vegetablesMelonsOnionsSweet cornTomatoesZucchinis
Equipment and machinery experience
Garden tractorsMechanical cultivatorLight trucks
Transportation/travel information
Own transportationPublic transportation is not available
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)
Own tools/equipment
Gloves
Personal suitability
Client focusEfficient interpersonal skillsReliabilityTeam player
Employment terms options
Early morningFlexible hoursMorning
Employment terms options
DayWeekend
