labourer, fruit farming

Pravin Dhaliwal; Area I (Skaha West/Kaleden/Apex); On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local agricultural company in British Columbia is seeking seasonal workers for fruit and vegetable farming. Responsibilities include cleaning crops, hand harvesting, planting, and maintaining crops. No degree is required, but a willingness to train and the ability to handle physical tasks are essential. Ideal for individuals looking for outdoor work in a fast-paced rural environment.

Qualifications

• Willingness to train.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with physical labor and handling heavy loads.
• Basic understanding of crop management.

Responsibilities

• Clean the crops.
• Clear fields of wood and stones.
• Hand harvesting vegetables.
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
• Weeding and cleaning work area.
• Train trees for higher quality fruit.

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Fruit and vegetable combination farming
• Outdoors
• Viticulture
• Wet / damp
• Dusty
• Hot

Work setting

• Rural area
• Various locations

Tasks

• Clean the crops
• Clear fields of wood and stones
• Cut agricultural crops
• Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Pick row and orchard crops
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
• Sort fruits and vegetables
• Tie and secure plants
• Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
• Weeding
• Clean work area
• Harvest crops
• Cut horticultural crops

Type of crops

• Apples
• Cherries
• Grapes
• Orchard fruit
• Strawberries
• Vineyard

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Experience

• Will train
• Durée de l'emploi : Saisonnier
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 40 to 60 hours per week