Job Description

Work Term: Seasonal Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 65 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: Will train

Work site environment

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Fruit and vegetable combination farming Outdoors At heights Wet/damp Dangerous Odours Dusty Hot Noisy Cold/refrigerated All weather conditions Dirty

Tasks

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Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market. Pack fruits and vegetables Pick row and orchard crops Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops Sort fruits and vegetables Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality Weeding Clean work area Harvest crops Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Type of product

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Deciduous trees

Type of crops

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Cherries Orchard fruit

Equipment and machinery experience

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Hand tools

Area of specialization

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Permaculture

Transportation/travel information

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Own transportation Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Ability to work independently Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks Work under pressure Handling heavy loads Tight deadlines Physically demanding Manual dexterity Hand-eye co-ordination Ability to distinguish between colours Attention to detail Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Large workload Walking

Weight handling

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Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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Reliability Team player Values and ethics Quick learner

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Are you currently a student? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you live near the job location?

Government programs

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Recognized employer

Financial benefits

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Bonus

Other benefits

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Free parking available * On-site amenities