vegetable farm worker

Wild Flight Farm; Area F (Grindrod/Ashton Creek/Mabel Lake); On-site; CAD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

On-site amenities

Team building opportunities

Parking available

Job summary

Wild Flight Farm in Mara, BC is hiring for seasonal, full-time farm work. The role requires 5+ years of experience and will be performed at the farmer's location. The job pays CAD 18.90 to 22.00 per hour with a 40–80 hour workweek and no remote option.

Applicants should be fluent in Spanish and Russian and hold a secondary school graduation certificate. Duties include fertilizing, equipment operation, crop maintenance, grading, packing and field cleanup.

Qualifications

• Experience not specified beyond 5+ years required; applicants must have prior farm work experience.
• Must work at the physical location; no remote options available.
• Seasonal, full-time employment with variable weekly hours.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizers to crops as required.
• Hoe between rows and maintain weed control throughout fields.
• Clean crops and prepare produce for market.
• Clear fields of brush, debris, wood and stones; level soil as needed.
• Cut and trim agricultural crops and seeds per farm standards.
• Sort and grade vegetables and fruits by size, color and weight for market.

Skills

Spanish

Russian

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

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Job details

• Location 205 Rosemond Lake Road Mara , BC V0E 2K0
• Salary 18.90 to 22.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 80 hours per week
• Terms of employment Seasonal employment Full time
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

5 years or more

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

• Spanish
• Russian

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Apply fertilizers
• Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
• Clean the crops
• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
• Clear fields of wood and stones
• Cut agricultural crops
• Cut agricultural seed according to farm standards
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Pick row and orchard crops
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
• Seed cutting
• Sort fruits and vegetables
• Tie and secure plants
• Weeding
• Clean work area
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
• May work in a team with shared supervisory responsibilities

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Quick learner

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2026-11-18

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

Wild Flight Farm

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