general labourer - farm

Government of Canada; Leamington; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is hiring for the position of a farm worker in Leamington. Responsibilities include planting, harvesting, and tending to crops like bell peppers and cucumbers in a physically demanding environment. The role requires no formal education but involves repetitive tasks and handling heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizers and clean the crops.
• Harvest and pack fruits and vegetables.
• Irrigate crops and report signs of pest damage.

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Work site environment

• Wet/damp
• Hot

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities Tasks

• Apply fertilizers
• Clean the crops
• Cut agricultural crops
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Pick row and orchard crops
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Clean work area
• Harvest crops
• Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
• Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides
• Report signs of insect or disease damage
• Pot and re-pot plants
• Plant bulbs and seeds
• Mix and prepare soils
• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
• Assist in grafting activities
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens

Experience and specialization Type of crops

• Bell peppers
• Cucumbers

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)