About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work setting: Rural area. Tasks: Clean the crops. 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. Greenhouse cleaning. Shear and shape trees and plants with knife. Clean work area. Harvest crops. Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market. Type of crops: Mushrooms. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Reliability. Team player. Experience: No experience (will train). Employment terms options: Day. Other benefits: Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Support for newcomers and refugees: Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.). Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.