Fruit Farm Field Worker — Harvest, Plant & Inspect

Government of Canada; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada, Nova Scotia, is seeking individuals for on-site farm work. The role involves various tasks such as sowing seeds, harvesting crops, and operating farm machinery. No formal education is required as training will be provided on the job. This position requires work to be completed at the physical location without remote options. Ideal candidates should be motivated to engage in agriculture and capable of performing physically demanding tasks.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn on the job.
• Ability to operate farm machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Apply the technique of hoeing between the row.
• Clear fields of wood and stones.
• Pack fruits and vegetables.
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
• Sort fruits and vegetables.
• Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality.
• Write daily basic progress reports.
• Fertilize and spray crops.
• Harvest crops.
• Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market.

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

A government agency in Canada, Nova Scotia, is seeking individuals for on-site farm work. The role involves various tasks such as sowing seeds, harvesting crops, and operating farm machinery. No formal education is required as training will be provided on the job. This position requires work to be completed at the physical location without remote options. Ideal candidates should be motivated to engage in agriculture and capable of performing physically demanding tasks.