General labourer – farm

Tobermory; Pitt Meadows; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Artistic Landscaping Ltd. in Pitt Meadows, BC, is hiring a general labourer for farm duties. The role is permanent and full-time with day, weekend, and morning shifts. Four vacancies exist, with a wage of $18.00 per hour for 30 hours per week, and applicants must be fluent in English.

Prior experience is an asset. Transportation is required. The successful candidate will perform a wide range of farming tasks including planting, harvesting, grading produce, and operating farm machinery in various

Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• No formal education requirements specified.
• Experience is an asset.
• Able to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Ability to work in dusty conditions and in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens, and other work areas.
• Divide freshly harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
• Dose water saturation, light, and temperature as directed for crop growth.
• Grade vegetables and fruits by size, shape, color and volume for market pricing.
• Harvest seedlings; level earth to fine grade specifications.
• Plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops; seed cutting and tying plants.
• Load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, and farm produce.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Fluent English

Self-discipline

Job description

Artistic Landscaping Ltd. is located at Pitt Meadows, BC. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of General labourer – farm. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. The open positions are for Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift schedule encompasses shift times which include Day, Weekend and Morning.

Employer Name: Artistic Landscaping Ltd.
Position: General labourer – farm
No. of vacancies: 4
Salary: $18.00 hourly / 30 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Pitt Meadows, BC

• The candidate must clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens, and other work areas.
• The candidate will be responsible for dividing freshly harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
• The candidate must dose water saturation, light, and temperature as directed for crop growth and development.
• The candidate will be responsible for grading vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volumein order to fetch high price in market.
• The candidate must harvest seedlings.
• The candidate must level the earth to fine grade specifications.
• The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate will be responsible for seed cutting.
• The candidate must tie and secure plants.
• The candidate must clean the work area.
• The candidate will be responsible for fertilizing and spraying crops.
• The candidate must harvest crops.
• The candidate must load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock, and poultry.
• The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• Candidate having experience is an asset.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate must be able to work in dusty conditions.
• The candidate must work in all weather conditions.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.

Own tools/equipment

• The candidate must have steel-toed safety boots.