Harvesting Labourer

Fox Harb'r Resort; Fox Harbour; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation cost covered for relo

Discounted accommodation available

Team building opportunities

On-site recreation

Job summary

Fox Harb’r Resort seeks a Harvesting Labourer (seasonal) for a 270-day contract from March 1st, 2027 to October 31st, 2027. You will prepare soil, plant, fertilize, harvest crops, sort and pack produce, and support general farm duties at the Fox Harbour location in Nova Scotia.

English at an intermediate level is required and on-the-job training is provided. Physically demanding work with standing for long periods, 40 hours per week at $19.00 hourly.

Qualifications

• No formal education is required.
• On-the-job training will be provided.
• Physically demanding with standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and irrigate soil.
• Plant, fertilize, thin and harvest crops.
• Pick row and orchard crops.
• Sort, weigh and pack fruit and vegetables at the farm.
• Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce and products for transport.
• Clean up racks, trays, and harvest bins and general clean up of growing, producing and packing areas.
• Assist with general farm maintenance and maintenance of equipment and tools.
• May assist in preparing garden beds for planting.

Skills

Reliability

Team player

English (Intermediate)

Job description

Harvesting Labourer (seasonal)

NOC (85101)

10 vacancies

Company:

Fox Harb’r Development Ltd O/A Fox Harb'r Resort

Business Information:

Our resort is located in a picturesque rural community on the shores of the Northumberland Strait in Cumberland County of Nova Scotia. The resort offers guest accommodation, on-site golf, a full-service Spa, sport shooting, and dining.

Business Address:

1337 Fox Harbour Road, Fox Harbour, NS, B0K 1Y0

Work location:

same as above

Type of Employment:

Full-time-Seasonal/ 270-day contract

Estimated Start Date:

March 1st, 2027 – October 31st 2027

Job Description:

• Prepare and irrigate soil
• Plant, fertilize, thin and harvest crops
• Pick row and orchard crops
• Sort, weigh and pack fruit and vegetables at the farm
• Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce and products for transport
• Clean up racks, trays, and harvest bins and general clean up of growing, producing and packing areas
• Assist with general farm maintenance and maintenance of equipment and tools
• May assist in preparing garden beds for planting

Requirements:

• Education: No formal education is required
• Experience: Experience is an asset. On-the-job training will be provided.
• Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding, Repetitive tasks, Standing for extended periods
• Personal suitability: Reliability, Team player
• Language: Intermediate level of English is required

Salary:

$19.00 hourly, 40.00 hours per week.

Benefits:

• Transportation costs are covered if the worker needs to relocate
• Accommodation is available for rent if required at a discounted rate
• Team building opportunities
• On-site recreation and activities