About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Other miscellaneous crop farming. Outdoors. All weather conditions. Tasks: Apply fertilizers. Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas. Cut agricultural crops. Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots. Dose water saturation, light and temperature as instructed for crop growth and development. Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.. Hand harvesting vegetables. Mixing fertilizer. Pack fruits and vegetables. Sort fruits and vegetables. Clean work area. Fertilize and spray crops. Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry. Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry. Type of crops: Apples. Blueberries. Cherries. Vegetables. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Organized. Reliability. Values and ethics. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Overtime available. Support for newcomers and refugees: Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.). Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.). Does not require Canadian work experience. Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.