harvesting labourer

BIRAK BERRY FARMS LTD; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

BIRAK BERRY FARMS LTD is seeking dedicated farm workers in British Columbia. The role involves applying fertilizers, cleaning crops, and grading produce to maximize market value. Candidates should be organized, team players, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Staff accommodation is available, and support programs for newcomers and youth are offered.

Benefits

Staff accommodation available

Mentorship programs for newcomers

Diversity and cross-cultural training

Qualifications

• Experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizers and clean the crops.
• Pack fruits and vegetables and maintain a clean work area.
• Grade vegetables and fruits by size, shape, and color.

Skills

Organized

Team player

Quick learner

Job description

Experience

Experience is an asset.

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Various locations

Tasks

• Apply fertilizers
• Clean the crops
• Cut agricultural crops
• Cut agricultural seed according to farm standards
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots
• Grade vegetables and fruits by size, shape, colour, and volume to maximize market value
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops
• Train trees to produce higher quality fruit
• Maintain a clean work area
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, and farm produce, livestock, and poultry
• Examine products for quality and market readiness

Type of crops

• Garlic
• Raspberries

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player
• Quick learner

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees displaced by conflict or natural disasters (e.g., Ukraine, Afghanistan)
• Offers mentorship programs pairing newcomers and refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to foster an inclusive work environment

Support for youth

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Provides mentorship, coaching, and networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to create a welcoming environment for youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching, and networking for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with Indigenous communities and organizations

Support for visible minorities

• Implements inclusive hiring policies to prevent discrimination (e.g., anonymized applications)
• Offers mentorship programs pairing members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to foster an inclusive environment