Farm Labourer

Ha-Shilth-Sa; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Ha-Shilth-Sa in Langley, BC is hiring farm workers for the 2027 season. You will hand harvest, sort, pack and prepare a variety of crops for market, following safety and quality standards.

The position runs March through October with a wage of $18.25 per hour. Candidates should be physically capable, able to lift heavy loads, stand long shifts and work in a fast-paced environment on-site.

Qualifications

• Experience in farming is an asset.
• Must be legally able to work in Canada.
• Fast-paced environment experience preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Clean the crops
• Cut agricultural crops
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots
• Grade vegetables and fruits by size, shape, colour and volume
• Hand harvest vegetables
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Pick row and orchard crops
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Sort fruits and vegetables
• Tie and secure plants
• Weeding
• Clean work area
• Harvest crops
• Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Examine product for quality and readiness for market

Skills

Farm labor

Physically fit

Legally able to work in Canada

Job description

Overview

Wage: $18.25 / hour

Location 1 : 6179- 248th st, Langley, BC V4W1C3

Location 2 : 24382 – 70th ave, Langley, BC V1M3K7

Dates: March – October 2027

Tasks

• Clean the crops
• Cut agricultural crops
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Pick row and orchard crops
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Sort fruits and vegetables
• Tie and secure plants
• Weeding
• Clean work area
• Harvest crops
• Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
• Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Asparagus
• Blueberries
• Cauliflowers
• Cucumbers
• Field berries
• Garlic
• Raspberries
• Strawberries
• Sweet corn
• Zucchinis
• Berries
• Vegetables

Additional Information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment

Repetitive tasks

Handling heavy loads

Physically demanding

Standing for extended periods

Bending, crouching, kneeling

Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Farming experience an asset

Must be legally able to work in Canada.