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Location
Cobble Hill, BCV8H 0A9
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Work location
On site
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Salary$18.25HOUR hourly / 30 to 60 hours per week
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Terms of employment
Term or contractFull time
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Overtime required, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Flexible hours
- Starts as early as 2027-01-11
End date: 2029-01-10
- vacancies
2 vacancies
- Source
Job Bank
#3679262
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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Broiler and other meat-type chicken production
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Chicken farming
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Fruit and vegetable combination farming
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Hog and pig farming
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Layer poultry farming
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Organic farming
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Other miscellaneous crop farming
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Other poultry farming
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Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato)
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Outdoors
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At heights
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Wet/damp
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Odours
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Dusty
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Hot
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Noisy
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Cold/refrigerated
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All weather conditions
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Dirty
Work setting
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Rural area
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Relocation costs not covered by employer
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Apply fertilizers
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Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
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Clean the crops
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Clear fields of wood and stones
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Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
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Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
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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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Mixing fertilizer
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Monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns
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Monitoring animal health
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Pack fruits and vegetables
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Pick row and orchard crops
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Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
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Seed cutting
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Sort fruits and vegetables
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Tie and secure plants
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Weeding
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Write daily basic progress reports
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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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Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry
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Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
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Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
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Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
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Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
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Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops
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Perform pig littering activities such as clipping needle teeth, docking tails, administering iron and other medication(s), identification of piglets, and castration
Experience and specialization
Type of product
Type of crops
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Apples
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Artisanal crops
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Bell peppers
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Blueberries
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Cabbage
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Carrots
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Cauliflowers
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Cherries
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Cucumbers
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Field berries
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Garlic
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Melons
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Onions
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Raspberries
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Strawberries
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Sweet corn
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Tomatoes
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Worms
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Zucchinis
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Berries
Equipment and machinery experience
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Carrot seeder
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Onion seeder
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Farm truck
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Tractor
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Vegetable harvester
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Lift truck
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Manure spreader
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Planting equipment
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Sprayer or duster
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Tillage equipment
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Hand tools
Automated systems experience
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Automated irrigation system
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Bulk grain or feed handling - automated
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Automated environmental control equipment
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Manure handling and storage
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Egg gathering system
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Feeding and watering system
Area of specialization
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Permaculture
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Nursery or greenhouse
Additional information
Security and safety
Transportation/travel information
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Valid driver's licence
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Own transportation
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Own vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Ability to work independently
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Fast-paced environment
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Repetitive tasks
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Work under pressure
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Handling heavy loads
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Tight deadlines
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Physically demanding
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Manual dexterity
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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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Large workload
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Walking
Weight handling
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More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Personal suitability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Flexibility
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
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Values and ethics
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Quick learner