Farm worker, general

Canada Job Bank; Richmond; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Cranberry Co Ltd in Richmond, BC is inviting applications for the position of Farm worker, general. This is a permanent, full-time role with 5 vacancies, starting as soon as possible. You will perform crop cleaning, fertiliser mixing, planting, cultivating, irrigating crops, and machinery operation.

Training is provided and fluent English is required. Work outdoors in fruit and vegetable farming, long hours, and exposure to wet, dusty, hot, and odour-heavy environments; ability to work

Qualifications

• 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.
• Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
• The type of farm operation is fruit and vegetable combination farming.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must be able to work in and on water.
• The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty and hot conditions.
• The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.

Responsibilities

• The candidate will be in charge of cleaning the crop.
• The candidate will be in charge of mixing fertiliser.
• The candidate will be expected to plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate will be responsible for fertilising and spraying crops.
• The candidate will be in charge of harvesting crops.
• The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• The candidate must detect disease and health issues in crops, livestock, and poultry.
• The candidate will be expected to inspect the product for quality and prepare it for market.

Skills

Fluent English

Job description

Columbia Cranberry Co Ltd based in Richmond, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Farm worker, general 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 Permanent employment or Full time job.

Employer Name: Columbia Cranberry Co Ltd
Position: Farm worker, general
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $19.00 hourly 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Richmond, BC

• The candidate will be in charge of cleaning the crop.
• The candidate will be in charge of mixing fertiliser.
• The candidate will be expected to plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate will be responsible for fertilising and spraying crops.
• The candidate will be in charge of harvesting crops.
• The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• The candidate must detect disease and health issues in crops, livestock, and poultry.
• The candidate will be expected to inspect the product for quality and prepare it for market.

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.
• Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
• The type of farm operation is fruit and vegetable combination farming.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must be able to work in and on water.
• The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty and hot conditions.
• The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• 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.