About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Fruit and vegetable combination farming. Outdoors. Wet/damp. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Cold/refrigerated. All weather conditions. Work setting: Rural area. Tasks: 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. Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots. Hand harvesting vegetables. Pack fruits and vegetables. Pick row and orchard crops. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Sort fruits and vegetables. Tie and secure plants. Weeding. Clean work area. Harvest crops. Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens. Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry. Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market. Type of crops: Bell peppers. Blueberries. Carrots. Cauliflowers. Cucumbers. Field berries. Garlic. Onions. Raspberries. Strawberries. Sweet corn. Tomatoes. Zucchinis. Berries. Potatoes. Vegetables. Equipment and machinery experience: Farm truck. Fruit harvester. Tractor. Vegetable harvester. Haying equipment. Planting equipment. Hand tools. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Work under pressure. Handling heavy loads. Tight deadlines. Physically demanding. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Sitting. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Walking. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Government programs: Recognized employer. Employment terms options: Evening. Shift. Morning. Night. Experience: No experience (will train). Employment terms options: On call. Day. Weekend. Overtime required.