General farm worker – harvesting | LMIA approved

Canada Job Bank; Richmond; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Vincent Farm Inc. in Richmond, BC, invites applications for the position of General farm worker – harvesting. This role is offered as seasonal employment or full-time, with shifts including day, evening, weekend and morning.

You will hand-harvest vegetables, weed and harvest crops, and work in wet/damp and hot conditions. Fluency in English is required; no formal education is required, though experience is an asset.

Qualifications

• Fluent English language required.
• No formal education is required; experience is an asset.
• Ability to work in wet/damp and hot conditions.

Responsibilities

• Harvest vegetables by hand.
• Weed crops as part of daily duties.
• Harvest crops and contribute to field tasks.

Skills

Fluent English

Hand-eye coordination

Physical stamina

Job description

Vincent Farm Inc based in Richmond, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of General farm worker – harvesting 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, Evening, Weekend and Morning. The position of General farm worker – harvesting has been approved by the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).

Employer Name: Vincent Farm Inc
Position: General farm worker – harvesting
No. of vacancies: 12
Salary: $16.75 hourly / 55 to 90 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Richmond, BC

• The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
• The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
• The candidate must harvest crops.

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.
• Candidate having experience is an asset.
• The type of farm operation is other vegetables and melon farming (except potato farming).
• The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp and hot conditions.

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• The products are vegetables.

Type of crops

• The crops are cauliflowers and melons.

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• 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 have excellent hand eye coordination.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.