General Labourer - Farm

Autism Services; Canada; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Jeffrey and Denise Goodfellow in Canada are seeking farm laborers to assist with grain farming operations. The role involves outdoor work in dusty, hot, and noisy conditions, under all weather, in a rural setting.

You will perform planting, irrigation, fertilizing, harvesting, and operate basic farm machinery under supervision. This position requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to work as part of a small team.

Qualifications

• Experience in grain farming is preferred.
• Able to work outdoors in dusty and hot conditions.
• Willing to work in a rural area and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Harvest crops and seedlings.
• Mix fertilizers and apply sprays.
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery.
• Write daily progress reports.
• Detect crop health issues.

Skills

Team player

Physical stamina

Tools

Farm machinery operation

Job description

Employer Name:
Jeffrey and Denise Goodfellow

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Work site environment

• Other grain farming
• Outdoors
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Rural area

Tasks

• Harvest seedlings
• Mixing fertilizer
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Write daily basic progress reports
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Team player

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Morning
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth