harvesting labourer

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

Job summary

A governmental agency is seeking candidates for agricultural roles in London, Ontario. Responsibilities include applying fertilizers, harvesting crops, and maintaining optimal growing conditions. No formal education is required, but 1 to 2 years of experience in agriculture is preferred. The position requires physical capability for tasks such as bending and lifting up to 50 lbs. This role does not offer remote work options.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant agricultural experience.
• Ability to work on-site with no remote options.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizers.
• Cut agricultural crops.
• Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions.
• Harvest crops.

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Apply fertilizers
• Cut agricultural crops
• Dose water saturation, light and temperature as instructed for crop growth and development
• Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Write daily basic progress reports
• Clean work area
• Harvest crops
• Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)