general labourer - farm

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

Job summary

A public sector organization in Qualicum Beach is seeking individuals for agricultural work, encompassing responsibilities such as planting, harvesting, and maintaining crops in varied outdoor conditions. Candidates should possess interpersonal skills and an ability to work under physical demands, including lifting weights up to 50 lbs. Valid driver's license and ability to work effectively in a team are essential. Financial benefits include piece work, along with free parking available at the site.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Experience working in outdoor conditions and managing crops.
• Ability to handle physical demands such as lifting heavy loads.
• Familiarity with operating and maintaining farm machinery.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizers and dose water saturation to crops.
• Pack, sort, and transport fruits and vegetables.
• Operate farm machinery and examine products for market readiness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Team player

Efficient interpersonal skills

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

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

• Outdoors
• Wet/damp
• Dusty
• Hot
• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizers
• Cut agricultural crops
• Dose water saturation, light and temperature as instructed for crop growth and development
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Sort fruits and vegetables
• Tie and secure plants
• Weeding
• Clean work area
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
• Transport and distribute materials and goods

Additional information: Transportation / travel

• Valid driver's licence
• Driver's abstract

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Quick learner

Benefits

Financial benefits:

• Piece work

Other benefits:

• Free parking available