Greenhouse labourer | LMIA approved

Canada Job Bank; Kingsville; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Boem Berry Farms in Kingsville, ON is seeking a Greenhouse labourer to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role involves hands-on care of our greenhouse operations and a variety of shifts including Day, Evening, Weekend, and Flexible hours.

You will clean, water, monitor for pests, operate farm equipment, and help maintain crops (strawberries) in a smoke-free, hot environment. English fluency is required; training will be provided; own transport is needed.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English language.
• No standard education requirements.
• Training will be provided.
• Able to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Work in hot conditions.
• Smoke-free work environment.
• Harvest crops (strawberries).

Responsibilities

• Greenhouse cleaning.
• Report signs of insect or disease damage.
• Water and maintain plants, lawns, and/or gardens.
• Clean the work area.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.

Skills

Fluent English

Job description

Boem Berry Farms is located at Kingsville, ON. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Greenhouse labourer. We are in search of a self-disciplined individual with outstanding interpersonal skills. The selected applicant will be required to join and take their responsibilities at the earliest. The open positions are for Permanent employment or Full time job. The timings of shifts may be Day, Evening, Weekend, Flexible Hours, Early Morning and Morning. The LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) has granted approval for the Greenhouse labourer position.

Employer Name: Boem Berry Farms
Position: Greenhouse labourer
No. of vacancies: 35
Salary: $17.20 hourly / 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Kingsville, ON

• The candidate will be responsible for greenhouse cleaning.


• The candidate must report any signs of insect or disease damage.


• The candidate will be responsible for watering and maintaining plants, lawns, and/or gardens.


• The candidate must clean the work area.


• 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.


• Training will be provided to the selected candidate.


• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).


• The candidate must be able to work in hot conditions.


• The work environment is smoke-free.


• The candidate must harvest crops.

Work setting

• The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.

Type of crops

• The crops are strawberries.

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 prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.


• 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 have an eye for details.


• The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.


• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.