Farm labourer

charles murphy; Montague; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Job summary

charles murphy in Vernon Bridge, PE seeks a Farm Labourer for seasonal employment and part-time work that can progress to full-time. The role covers crop cleaning, harvesting, grading, and basic farm maintenance, with 08:00–18:00 shifts. Accommodation is provided; relocation is not covered. Fluency in English and team spirit are essential.

Willingness to work outdoors in various conditions and long hours is required. 4 vacancies available; start date ASAP.

Qualifications

• Fluent English is required.
• No formal education requirements stated.
• Experience is an asset; being a good team player helps.

Responsibilities

• Clean crops and assist with fruit tree training and harvesting.
• Grade and cull vegetables; monitor vine growth and irrigation.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment; handle fertilisers and spraying.

Skills

Fluent English

Job description

charles murphy based in Vernon Bridge, PE 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 Seasonal employment or Part time leading to full time job. The candidate will be required to work the day shift from 08:00 to 18:00.

Employer Name: charles murphy
Position: Farm labourer
No. of vacancies: 4
Salary: $13.70 hourly for 35 to 48 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Part time leading to full time
Location: Vernon Bridge, PE

• The candidate will be in charge of cleaning the crop.
• The candidate will be in charge of fruit tree training.
• The candidate will be in charge of grading.
• The candidate will be in charge of harvesting vegetables by hand.
• The candidate will be in charge of harvesting seedlings.
• The candidate will be in charge of hoeing crops.
• The candidate will be expected to maintain and manage vine growth, vine canopy, and grapes.
• The candidate will be in charge of mixing fertiliser.
• The candidate will be expected to plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate will be in charge of seed cutting.
• The candidate will be in charge of soil fertility programmes.
• The candidate will be in charge of vegetable culling.
• 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 must clean stables, barns, barnyards, and pens.
• The candidate must detect disease and health issues in crops, livestock, and poultry.
• The candidate will be required to write basic progress reports on a daily basis.
• The candidate will be required to install and monitor water lines, air flow, and temperature in barns, pens, and chicken coops.

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 a good team player.
• Farm operations include fruit and vegetable combination farming and other miscellaneous crop farming.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty, hot, and cold/refrigerated conditions.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.

Work Setting

• Accommodation will be provided for the candidate.
• The candidate must be willing to work in rural and remote areas.
• The candidate’s relocation expenses will not be covered by the employer.

Type of Crops

• The crops are grapes, seed corn, and potatoes.

Equipment and machinery experience

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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate must be able to recognise similarities and differences between sounds.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.