About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Outdoors. Wet/damp. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Work setting: Rural area. Staff accommodation provided. Tasks: Clean the crops. Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas. Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination. Deleaf agricultural crops to accelerate ripening . Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots. Greenhouse cleaning. Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions. Hand harvesting vegetables. Harvest seedlings. Level earth to fine grade specifications. Operate climate controls. Tie and secure plants. Weeding. Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides. Mix and prepare soils. Plant bulbs and seeds. Pot and re-pot plants. Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings. Report signs of insect or disease damage. Assist in grafting activities. Clean work area. Type of crops: Asparagus. Bell peppers. Cabbage. Carrots. Cauliflowers. Cucumbers. Garlic. Ginger. Greenhouse tomatoes. Greenhouse vegetables. Herbs. Melons. Onions. Soybeans. Tomatoes. Equipment and machinery experience: Garden tractors. Irrigation pumps and equipment. Mechanical seeder. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Physically demanding. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Health benefits: Health care plan. Other benefits: Free parking available.