Job Description

VegPro International Inc

. is a Canadian leader in the innovation of its agricultural production of baby leaf lettuce and salads, supplying customers in North America all year long under the well-known label

Fresh Attitude. Our pre-washed and ready-to-eat packaged salads are available in all major grocery chains in Canada, with a strong and rapidly growing presence in the United States.

At

VegPro, we believe everyone should have access to the benefits only nature can give us. We own and farm approximately 700 acres of land in Coldstream, BC, and we have built a 70,000 sq. ft state-of-the-art produce packaging facility. Living with the upmost respect to the land and to our consumers, our employees are devoted each day to growing and packing the freshest, healthiest, most innovative, and best-tasting ready-to-eat fresh salads.

About the opportunity:

We are inviting an individual with passion and drive, who loves helping people and treats everybody with compassion, dignity, and respect, and who is fluent in both English and Spanish, to apply for our seasonal

Foreign Worker Assistant

position.

As our

Foreign Worker Assistant,

you will be responsible for helping TFW Coordinator provide ongoing support and translation for the temporary foreign workers during the busy season,

March

to

November.

The role will also assist the Human Resources department with related administrative tasks, events planning, and other duties as assigned.

As our FW Assistant, you'll be accountable for:

Assisting TFW Coordinator with providing communication and support to Guest Workers

Support TFW Coordinator in the Onboarding and Integration process for the new foreign workers (orientation, hiring packages, etc)

Accompanying foreign workers to medical appointments or hospitals and complete the required medical forms, acting as liaison officer and interpreter

Help with staff housing management including organizing cleaning, cleaning inspection, and inventory

Attend facility meetings with TFWs and passing on relevant information to the appropriate persons (complaints, concerns, request for repair, breakage, etc.)

Translate from English to Spanish and vice versa, an array of materials (publications, communications, presentations, reports, etc.) in the areas of payroll, training, and human resources management

Participate in organizing the company's events

Assist with various administrative tasks in the office (scanning, printing, etc)

Embody and display the company values: Strive for Excellence, Develop Partnerships, Be Bold, Assume Our Responsibilities, Health Above All

Respect and ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety and all company policies and procedures

Qualifications/Skills/Abilities:

Education or experience in related fields (administration, human resources, etc) is an asset

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish

Valid BC Driver's license

Flexibility (be available during all shifts, outside normal working hours)

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (word, excel, outlook)

Exceptional organizational skills with a strong attention to details

Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion with sensitive issues

Strong work ethic, desire to achieve excellence

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 9 months

Pay: $21.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

Overtime pay
Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Discounted or free food Flexible schedule On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Coldstream, BC V1B 3C1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person