About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Fruit and vegetable combination farming. At heights. Wet/damp. Odours. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Cold/refrigerated. All weather conditions. Work setting: Rural area. Various locations. Tasks: Apply fertilizers. Apply the technique of hoeing between the row. Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas. Cultivate on vertical farming system. Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.. Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts. Tie and secure plants. Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality. Weeding. Write daily basic progress reports. Clean work area. Fertilize and spray crops. Harvest 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. Type of crops: Apples. Equipment and machinery experience: Tractor. Fertilizer applicator. Sprayer or duster. Hand tools. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Own transportation. Public transportation is not available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Work under pressure. Handling heavy loads. Tight deadlines. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Sound discrimination. Sitting. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Walking. Weight handling: More than 45 kg (100 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Flexibility. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Quick learner. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend.