Farm labourer

Tobermory; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Haverman Blueberry Farm Ltd. in Abbotsford, BC invites applications for a Farm labourer. Two full-time permanent positions, starting as soon as possible.

The role includes clipping, training fruit trees, planting and irrigating crops, weeding, fertilising and spraying crops, harvesting, and operating farm equipment. Long hours outdoors with exposure to odours and dusty conditions. Fluency in English is required; no formal education is specified.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• No formal education requirements specified.
• Experience is an asset.
• Candidate should be flexible and a good team player.
• Farm operation involves fruit and vegetable farming.
• Must be able to work long hours outdoors.
• Must work in environments with odours and dusty conditions.

Responsibilities

• Clipping crops.
• Training fruit trees.
• Planting, cultivating, and irrigating crops.

Skills

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Flexible

Self-motivated

Job description

Haverman Blueberry Farm Ltd. based in 28959 HAVERMAN RD, Abbotsford, BC V4X 2P4 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Farm labourer who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job.

Employer Name: Haverman Blueberry Farm Ltd.Position: Farm labourerNo. of vacancies: 2Salary: $15.65 hourly for 40 hours per weekEmployment type: Permanent employment, Full timeLocation: 28959 HAVERMAN RD, Abbotsford, BC V4X 2P4

• The candidate will be in charge of clipping.
• The candidate will be in charge of fruit tree training.
• The candidate will be expected to plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate will be in charge of weeding.
• The candidate will be required to fertilise and spray crops.
• The candidate will be in charge of harvesting crops.
• The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• The candidate will be expected to inspect the product for quality and prepare it for market.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• Candidate having experience is an asset.
• The candidate should be flexible.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The type of farm operation is fruit and vegetable combination farming.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
• The candidate must be able to work in dusty conditions.

Experience and Specialization

Type of Crops

• The crop is blueberries.

Equipment and Machinery Experience

• The candidate must have prior experience with a farm truck, a fertiliser applicator, a fruit harvester, tillage equipment, and a tractor.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.