general labourer - farm

Government of Canada; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Central Ontario is seeking individuals to engage in outdoor agricultural tasks including planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops. Candidates should be physically fit and capable of operating farm machinery. Experience is an asset but not mandatory. The role demands attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
• Fertilize and spray crops.
• Harvest crops.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to distinguish between colours

Hand-eye coordination

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

Work

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Additional information

• Transportation/travel information
  • Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking