- Work Term: Seasonal
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 54 to 72 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
Tasks
Clean the cropsGrade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.Hand harvesting vegetablesPlant, cultivate and irrigate cropsWeedingClean work areaFertilize and spray cropsHarvest cropsOperate and maintain farm machinery and equipmentExamine product for quality and its readiness for the market
Type of crops
Artisanal cropsAsparagusBell peppersCabbageCarrotsCauliflowersCucumbersGarlicMelonsOnionsSoybeansStrawberriesSweet cornTomatoesZucchinisPotatoesVegetables
Equipment and machinery experience
TractorVegetable harvesterPlanting equipmentTillage equipmentHand tools
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independentlyFast-paced environmentRepetitive tasksPhysically demandingHand-eye co-ordinationAbility to distinguish between coloursAttention to detailStanding for extended periodsBending, crouching, kneelingCombination of sitting, standing, walking
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
JudgementOrganizedReliabilityTeam playerQuick learner
Screening questions
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?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)?
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