general labourer - farm

Government of Canada; Blandford-Blenheim; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agricultural agency located in Blandford-Blenheim, Ontario, is seeking a dedicated individual for crop farming. Responsibilities include applying fertilizers, maintaining farm machinery, and monitoring crop conditions. No formal education is required, and the role demands ability in a fast-paced physical environment. Applicants should possess efficient interpersonal skills and be reliable team players. Excellent health benefits, including dental and vision care, are offered alongside free parking.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Ability to handle various crops, including mushrooms.
• Experience with farm machinery and equipment.
• Bondable for security purposes.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizers and monitor crop growth.
• Pack fruits and vegetables for market readiness.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Efficient interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Quick learner

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Forklift

Loader

Tractor

Lift truck

Skidsteer

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Other miscellaneous crop farming
• At heights
• Wet/damp
• Dangerous
• Odours
• Noisy
• Cold/refrigerated
• All weather conditions
• Dirty

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities Tasks

• Apply fertilizers
• Dose water saturation, light and temperature as instructed for crop growth and development
• Mixing fertilizer
• Monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Clean work area
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Experience and specialization Type of crops

• Mushrooms

Equipment and machinery experience

• Forklift
• Loader
• Tractor
• Lift truck
• Skidsteer

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Quick learner

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available