general labourer - farm
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Work site environment:
- Dusty.
- All weather conditions.
- Dirty.
Tasks:
- Apply fertilizers.
- Clean the crops.
- Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas.
- Hand harvesting vegetables.
- Pack fruits and vegetables.
- Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
- Sort fruits and vegetables.
- Weeding.
- 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.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
Weight handling:
Up to 9 kg (20 lbs).
Personal suitability:
- Judgement.
- Team player.
Screening questions:
Are you currently a student?.
Employment terms options:
Shift.
Experience:
No experience (will train).
Other benefits:
On-site housing options.
Support for youths:
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
Support for Indigenous people:
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations .