mushroom picker

Government of Canada; Township of Langley; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Township of Langley is seeking workers for hand harvesting vegetables. This role requires physical labor, including bending and standing for extended periods. Successful candidates will work in a rural setting and must be reliable, team players, and quick learners. Benefits include a dental plan and life insurance. No remote work option is available.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently.
• Physically demanding role requiring manual dexterity.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Hand harvesting vegetables.
• Clean work area.
• Harvest crops.

Skills

Reliability

Team player

Manual dexterity

Quick learner

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Gloves

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

On site

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

Work site environment

• At heights
• Wet/damp
• Odours
• Noisy

Work setting

• Rural area
• Remote location

Responsibilities

• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Clean work area
• Harvest crops

Experience and specialization

Type of crops: Mushrooms

Additional information

Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast‑paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Gloves

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Quick learner

Benefits - Health

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Benefits - Financial

• As per collective agreement
• Life insurance
• Piece work