Farm worker, general

Kibbi; Surrey; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation provided

Relocation costs covered by employer

Health care plan

Job summary

Kibbi is seeking farm workers in Surrey, BC to plant, cultivate, irrigate, weed, and harvest crops, primarily blueberries. You will operate and maintain farm machinery and perform general duties. Staff accommodation and relocation support are provided. Health benefits included. English work language. Hours 35–40 per week; permanent term possible.

Experience not required as training is provided; candidates should be physically capable and reliable, with attention to detail and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• No formal education required; on-the-job training provided.
• Ability to perform physically demanding farm work and repetitive tasks.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to farm operations.

Responsibilities

• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
• Weeding.
• Harvest crops.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• Perform general farm duties.
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Organized

Flexibility

Reliability

Quick learner

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: No experience (will train)

WORK SETTING

• Staff accommodation provided
• Relocation costs covered by employer

TASKS

• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Weeding
• Harvest crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

TYPE OF CROPS

• Blueberries

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Organized
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Quick learner

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• To be determined

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Health care plan

SUPPORT FOR NEWCOMERS AND REFUGEES

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

SUPPORT FOR YOUTHS

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

SUPPORT FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week