farm worker, fruit

Job Bank; Briar Lake; Vor Ort; CAD 19.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Staff accommodation

Zusammenfassung

Job Bank in Briar Lake, Nova Scotia seeks seasonal agricultural workers for field duties in a non-remote, on-site role. You will apply fertilizers, hoe between rows, harvest, and assist with packing and transport of crops.

This position requires physical stamina and the ability to work in all weather conditions. Starting as early as 2027-04-01, the job offers 40 to 60 hours per week at 17.00 CAD per hour, with staff accommodations available where applicable.

Qualifikationen

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced farm setting.
• Physically demanding work with long periods standing and manual handling.
• Good hand-eye coordination and ability to follow safety guidelines.

Aufgaben

• Apply fertilizers and other crop treatments as directed.
• Hoe between rows and clean crops for market readiness.
• Clear fields of debris and manage field maintenance tasks.
• Grade fruits and vegetables for market quality.
• Pack produce and load/unload farm supplies safely.
• Write daily progress reports and operate farm equipment.

Kenntnisse

Ability to work independently

Fast-paced environment

Work under pressure

Physically demanding

Hand-eye coordination

Walking

Standing for extended periods

Tools

Farm truck

Loader

Tractor

Planting equipment

Sprayer or duster

Tillage equipment

Hand tools

Jobbeschreibung

Job details

• Salary 17.00 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
• Terms of employment Seasonal employment Full time
• Starts as early as2027-04-01
• Source Job Bank #3692246

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

• Fruit and vegetable combination farming
• At heights
• Wet/damp
• Dangerous
• Odours
• Dusty
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• All weather conditions
• Dirty

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available

Tasks

• Apply fertilizers
• Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
• Clean the crops
• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
• Clear fields of wood and stones
• Cut agricultural crops
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
• Dose water saturation, light and temperature as instructed for crop growth and development
• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
• Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Pick row and orchard crops
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
• Sort fruits and vegetables
• Tie and secure plants
• Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
• Weeding
• Write daily basic progress reports
• Clean work area
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Type of product

• Deciduous trees

Type of crops

• Apples
• Orchard fruit

Equipment and machinery experience

• Farm truck
• Loader
• Tractor
• Planting equipment
• Sprayer or duster
• Tillage equipment
• Hand tools

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Quick learner

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2026-10-30

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.