Job Description

Work Term: Temporary Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 60 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work site environment

-------------------------
Broiler and other meat-type chicken production Chicken farming Fruit and vegetable combination farming Hog and pig farming Layer poultry farming Organic farming Other miscellaneous crop farming Other poultry farming Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato) Outdoors At heights Wet/damp Odours Dusty Hot Noisy Cold/refrigerated All weather conditions Dirty

Work setting

----------------
Rural area Relocation costs not covered by employer

Tasks

---------
Apply fertilizers Apply the technique of hoeing between the row Clean the crops Clear fields of wood and stones 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. Greenhouse cleaning Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions Hand harvesting vegetables Level earth to fine grade specifications Mixing fertilizer Monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns Monitoring animal health Pack fruits and vegetables Pick row and orchard crops Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops Seed cutting Sort fruits and vegetables Tie and secure plants Weeding Write daily basic progress reports Clean work area Fertilize and spray crops Harvest crops Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops Perform pig littering activities such as clipping needle teeth, docking tails, administering iron and other medication(s), identification of piglets, and castration

Type of product

-------------------
Perennials

Type of crops

-----------------
Apples Artisanal crops Bell peppers Blueberries Cabbage Carrots Cauliflowers Cherries Cucumbers Field berries Garlic Melons Onions Raspberries Strawberries Sweet corn Tomatoes Worms Zucchinis Berries

Equipment and machinery experience

--------------------------------------
Carrot seeder Onion seeder Farm truck Tractor Vegetable harvester Lift truck Manure spreader Planting equipment Sprayer or duster Tillage equipment Hand tools

Automated systems experience

--------------------------------
Automated irrigation system Bulk grain or feed handling - automated Automated environmental control equipment Manure handling and storage Egg gathering system Feeding and watering system

Area of specialization

--------------------------
Permaculture Nursery or greenhouse

Security and safety

-----------------------
Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

-------------------------------------
Valid driver's licence Own transportation Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

---------------------------------------------
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 Combination of sitting, standing, walking Walking

Weight handling

-------------------
More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

------------------------
Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Values and ethics Quick learner

Screening questions

-----------------------
Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Are you currently a student? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

----------------------------
Early morning Evening Flexible hours

Employment terms options

----------------------------
Morning Night Day Weekend * Overtime required