Farm Labourer: Harvest, Grading & Field Prep

Tobermory; Pitt Meadows; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Artistic Landscaping Ltd. in Pitt Meadows, BC, is hiring a general labourer for farm duties. The role is permanent and full-time with day, weekend, and morning shifts. Four vacancies exist, with a wage of $18.00 per hour for 30 hours per week, and applicants must be fluent in English.

Prior experience is an asset. Transportation is required. The successful candidate will perform a wide range of farming tasks including planting, harvesting, grading produce, and operating farm machinery in various

Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• No formal education requirements specified.
• Experience is an asset.
• Able to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Ability to work in dusty conditions and in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens, and other work areas.
• Divide freshly harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
• Dose water saturation, light, and temperature as directed for crop growth.
• Grade vegetables and fruits by size, shape, color and volume for market pricing.
• Harvest seedlings; level earth to fine grade specifications.
• Plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops; seed cutting and tying plants.
• Load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, and farm produce.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Fluent English

Self-discipline

Job description

Artistic Landscaping Ltd. in Pitt Meadows, BC, is hiring a general labourer for farm duties. The role is permanent and full-time with day, weekend, and morning shifts. Four vacancies exist, with a wage of $18.00 per hour for 30 hours per week, and applicants must be fluent in English.

Prior experience is an asset. Transportation is required. The successful candidate will perform a wide range of farming tasks including planting, harvesting, grading produce, and operating farm machinery in various