Overview
Languages
English
Education
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No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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Fruit and vegetable combination farming
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At heights
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Hot
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Noisy
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Cold/refrigerated
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Non-smoking
Work setting
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Urban area
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Relocation costs not covered by employer
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Apply fertilizers
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Clean the crops
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Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
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Greenhouse cleaning
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Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
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Hand harvesting vegetables
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Level earth to fine grade specifications
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Pack fruits and vegetables
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Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
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Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
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Sort fruits and vegetables
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Tie and secure plants
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Clean work area
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Fertilize and spray crops
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Harvest crops
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Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
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Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
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Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides
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Report signs of insect or disease damage
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Pot and re-pot plants
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Plant bulbs and seeds
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Perform general farm duties
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Operate climate controls
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Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs
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Assist in grafting activities
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Cut horticultural crops
Experience and specialization
Type of product
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Hydroponic horticultural products
Type of crops
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
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Own transportation
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Public transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Repetitive tasks
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Handling heavy loads
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Tight deadlines
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Physically demanding
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Hand-eye co-ordination
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Ability to distinguish between colours
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Attention to detail
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Standing for extended periods
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Walking
Weight handling
Personal suitability
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Flexibility
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Reliability
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Team player
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Values and ethics
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.