Job Description

Duree de l'emploi: Permanent Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 36 to 52 hours per week Education: Experience:

Education

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No degree, certificate or diploma

Asset languages

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Spanish; Castilian

Work site environment

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Fruit and vegetable combination farming At heights Hot Noisy Cold/refrigerated Dirty Non-smoking

Work setting

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Urban area Relocation costs not covered by employer

Tasks

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Apply fertilizers Clean the crops Cut agricultural crops 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 Pack fruits and vegetables Pick row and orchard crops Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts Sort fruits and vegetables Tie and secure plants Clean work area Fertilize and spray crops Harvest crops Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides Report signs of insect or disease damage Pot and re-pot plants Plant bulbs and seeds Perform general farm duties Operate climate controls Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs Assist in grafting activities Cut horticultural crops

Type of product

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Hydroponic horticultural products

Type of crops

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Cucumbers

Transportation/travel information

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Valid driver's licence Own transportation Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks 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 Walking

Weight handling

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Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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Flexibility Reliability Team player Values and ethics Quick learner

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you available for shift or on-call work? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you live near the job location?

Experience

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Experience an asset

Other benefits

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* Free parking available