Labourer, fruit farming | LMIA approved

Canada Job Bank; Creston; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokanee Fruit Company, Ltd. in Creston, BC is seeking a Labourer, fruit farming who is self-motivated and has good interpersonal skills. The role includes training trees, grading fruit, and caring for crops in a busy outdoor environment.

The position is seasonal and full-time with hours that may include day, night, weekend, and early morning shifts. LMIA approved and located in Creston, BC.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• No formal education requirements.
• 1 to <7 months of related experience.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Willing to work long hours outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Train fruit trees.
• Grade fruit.
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
• Harvest and inspect product quality.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery.

Skills

Fluent English

Tools

Farm truck

Fertiliser applicator

Forage equipment

Haying equipment

Sprayer

Duster

Tillage equipment

Tractor

Job description

Kokanee Fruit Company, Ltd. based in Creston, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Labourer, fruit farming who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Night, Weekend, Shift and Early Morning. The position of Labourer, fruit farming has been approved by the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).

Employer Name: Kokanee Fruit Company, Ltd.
Position: Labourer, fruit farming
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $15.65 hourly for 30 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Creston, BC

• The candidate will be in charge of fruit tree training.
• The candidate will be in charge of grading.
• The candidate must be able to handle animals.
• The candidate will be in charge of mixing fertiliser.
• The candidate will be expected to plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate will be in charge of soil fertility programmes.
• The candidate will be in charge of weeding.
• The candidate will be required to fertilise and spray crops.
• The candidate will be in charge of harvesting crops.
• The candidate will be expected to feed and care for animals.
• The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• The candidate will be expected to inspect the product for quality and prepare it for market.

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.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• Farm operations include fruit and vegetable combination farming, hay farming, and livestock combination farming.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty and hot conditions.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.

Type of Crops

• Crops include apples and cherries.

Equipment and machinery experience

• The candidate must have prior experience with a farm truck, fertiliser applicator, forage equipment, haying equipment, sprayer or duster, tillage equipment, and tractor.

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 required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• 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.