general labourer - farm

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

Job summary

A governmental agricultural agency in Leamington seeks workers for hand harvesting and managing vegetable crops. Responsibilities include planting, weeding, and examining product quality. Ideal candidates have no formal education requirements and need to be available to work in various outdoor settings under different weather conditions. Own transportation is necessary for varied locations.

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Weeding
• Harvest crops
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

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

• Fruit and vegetable combination farming
• Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato)
• Outdoors
• At heights
• Wet/damp
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Cold/refrigerated
• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Rural area
• Various locations

Responsibilities Tasks

• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Weeding
• Harvest crops
• 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