farm labourer

Government of Canada; Bradford West Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Bradford West Gwillimbury, Ontario is seeking individuals for farming roles that include planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops. Candidates will learn to operate various farm machinery and will work outdoors in diverse conditions. No formal education is required as training will be provided. Responsibilities include weeding, fertilizing, and maintaining equipment while being physically active in a rural setting over extended periods.

Qualifications

• No formal education needed; will train.
• Must be physically capable for outdoor work in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
• Weed and fertilize crops.
• Harvest crops and maintain machinery.

Skills

Planting, cultivating and irrigating crops

Weeding

Fertilizing and spraying crops

Operating and maintaining farm machinery

Tools

Carrot seeder

Onion seeder

Onion transplanter

Fertilizer applicator

Harvesters

Sprayer or duster

Vegetable or fruit harvester

Combine harvester

Farm truck

Lift truck

Loader

Planting equipment

Forklift

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Wet/damp
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities Tasks

• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Weeding
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience

• Carrot seeder
• Onion seeder
• Onion transplanter
• Fertilizer applicator
• Harvesters
• Sprayer or duster
• Vegetable or fruit harvester
• Combine harvester
• Farm truck
• Lift truck
• Loader
• Planting equipment
• Forklift

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is not available
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling