Fruit farm worker | LMIA approved

Canada Job Bank; Osoyoos; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

J.G.Produce C/O Amarjeet Gill invites applications for a Fruit farm worker in Osoyoos, BC. This role offers seasonal employment and may transition to full-time with shifts from day to early morning to 08:00–17:00.

The position requires English fluency, ability to lift up to 50 lbs (23 kg), and certificates: First Aid, Pesticide Applicator Licence, Forklift Operator. Prior experience of 1–7 months is preferred and LMIA approval is noted.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• No formal education requirements stated.
• At least 1 to less than 7 months of related experience.
• Must have First Aid Certificate, Pesticide Applicator’s Licence, and Forklift Operator Certification.
• Able to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Clip fruit; train fruit trees; clean greenhouse.
• Harvest vegetables by hand and harvest seedlings.
• Mix fertilizer and apply to crops.
• Pick row and orchard crops; plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
• Suckering and cleaning the work area; fertilise and spray crops.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.

Skills

English fluency

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Team readiness

Tools

Forklift operation certification

Job description

J.G.Produce C/O Amarjeet Gill based in 14018 97th Street, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V2 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Fruit farm worker 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 Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Early Morning, Morning, 08:00 to 17:00. The position of Fruit farm worker has been approved by the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).

Employer Name: J.G.Produce C/O Amarjeet Gill
Position: Fruit farm worker
No. of vacancies: 6
Salary: $16.75 hourly / 80 to 100 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: 14018 97th Street, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V2

• The candidate will be responsible for clipping.
• The candidate will be responsible for fruit tree training.
• The candidate will be responsible for greenhouse cleaning.
• The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
• The candidate must harvest seedlings.
• The candidate must mix fertilizer.
• The candidate must pick row and orchard crops.
• The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate will be responsible for suckering.
• The candidate must clean the work area.
• The candidate will be responsible for fertilising and spraying crops.
• The candidate must harvest crops.
• The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.

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.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must have a First Aid Certificate, Pesticide Applicator’s Licence, and Forklift Operator Certification.
• The candidate must be able to lift weights up to 9 kg (20 lbs), 13.5 kg (30 lbs), and 23 kg (50 lbs).

Type of crops

• Crops include apples, bell peppers, cherries, grapes, orchard fruit, tomatoes, vegetables, and vineyards.

Equipment and machinery experience

• The candidate must have experience operating farm trucks, forklifts, loaders, tractors, fertilizer applicators, and hand tools.

Specialization or experience

• The candidate must have specialized environmental skills and knowledge.

Area of specialization

• The candidate must be knowledgeable about nursery or greenhouse.

Security and safety

• The candidate should undergo a thorough medical examination.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
• 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 bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.

Own tools/equipment

• The candidate must have gloves and steel-toed safety boots.