farm worker, fruit

Government of Canada - Western; Keremeos; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to sustainable agriculture. This role involves hands-on work in outdoor environments, focusing on the cultivation and maintenance of crops such as apples, cherries, and grapes. You'll be responsible for applying fertilizers, harvesting, and operating various farm machinery while ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency. Ideal for those who enjoy physical work and being part of a team, this position offers opportunities for growth and development in the agricultural sector. If you’re passionate about farming and the environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

On-site housing options

Qualifications

• Experience in applying fertilizers and cultivating crops.
• Ability to operate farm machinery and maintain equipment.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizers and maintain growth of vines and crops.
• Harvest crops and operate farm machinery.

Skills

Fertilizer Application

Crop Cultivation

Weeding

Harvesting

Farm Machinery Operation

Team Collaboration

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Farm Truck

Loader

Tractor

Fertilizer Applicator

Sprayer or Duster

Tillage Equipment

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Viticulture
• Wet/damp
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy

Responsibilities Tasks

• Apply fertilizers
• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
• Cultivate on vertical farming system
• Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
• Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes
• Mixing fertilizer
• Pick row and orchard crops
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
• Weeding
• Clean work area
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Budding trees
• Cut horticultural crops

Experience and specialization Type of crops

• Apples
• Cherries
• Grapes
• Vineyard

Equipment and machinery experience

• Farm truck
• Loader
• Tractor
• Fertilizer applicator
• Sprayer or duster
• Tillage equipment

Automated systems experience

• Automated irrigation system

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits Other benefits

• On-site housing options