general labourer - farm

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

Job summary

A government agency in Nova Scotia is seeking individuals for physically demanding agricultural work. Responsibilities include harvesting, packing, and maintaining crops and farm equipment. Training is provided for those without prior experience. Candidates must work on-site and handle heavy loads. This position is ideal for those looking to gain practical experience in farming and crop management.

Qualifications

• Must be able to handle physically demanding tasks.
• Experience in operating farm machinery preferred, but will train.

Responsibilities

• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots.
• Mixing fertilizer.
• Pack fruits and vegetables.
• Pick row and orchard crops.
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
• Sort fruits and vegetables.
• Clean work area.
• Harvest crops.
• Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry.
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market.

Skills

Ability to handle heavy loads

Physically demanding tasks

Operating farm machinery

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

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 setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities Tasks

• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
• Mixing fertilizer
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Pick row and orchard crops
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Sort fruits and vegetables
• Clean work area
• Harvest crops
• Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling