general labourer - farm

Government of Canada; Erie Beach; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a farm worker for crop management tasks in a rural area. Responsibilities include cleaning crops, grading produce, and operating farm machinery. Applicants should be physically fit and willing to work in variable weather conditions. This role provides an opportunity to gain experience in the agriculture sector.

Qualifications

• No degree, must be physically able to handle demanding tasks.
• Willingness to work in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Clean crops and grade vegetables and fruits.
• Harvest and maintain crops using farm machinery.
• Detect health problems in crops.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Physical stamina

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 vegetables and melon farming (except potato)
• Confined spaces
• At heights
• Wet/damp
• Odours
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Rural area
• Remote location

Responsibilities Tasks

• Clean the crops
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Mixing fertilizer
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops
• 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
• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants

Experience and specialization Type of product

• Hydroponic horticultural products

Type of crops

• Bell peppers
• Greenhouse vegetables

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Overtime required