Riverbend Farms Inc. based in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Labourer, fruit farming. Riverbend Farms Inc. is a prominent agricultural farm which is specializing in the cultivation and distribution of high-quality crops and produce. Riverbend Farms Inc. is renowned for its commitment to providing fresh and locally sourced agricultural products. Riverbend Farms Inc. excels in the production of apples, cherries, garlic, grapes, potatoes, orchard fruit, and vineyard fruit trees. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Riverbend Farms Inc.
Position: Labourer, fruit farming
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $16.55 hourly for 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment Type: Term or contract, Full time
Location: 16104 Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0, Canada
Shifts: Day, Weekend, 08:00 to 18:00
Transportation information: Own transportation
Type of crops: Apples, Cherries, Garlic, Grapes, Potatoes, Orchard fruit, and Vineyard Fruit trees
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates don’t need standard educational qualifications
Experience: Candidates don’t need experience although having experience is an asset
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be comfortable with fruit and vegetable combination farming, viticulture, working outdoors, at heights, and in wet/damp, dusty, and hot environments
- The candidates should be capable of working in a fast-paced environment, handling repetitive and physically demanding tasks, managing heavy loads, and paying close attention to detail
- The candidates should also possess excellent hand-eye coordination, the ability to distinguish between colors, and adeptness in a combination of sitting, standing, and walking, as well as tasks involving standing for extended periods, bending, crouching, and kneeling
- The candidates should be open to working overtime when required and exhibit strong manual dexterity
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should demonstrate flexibility, sound judgment, organization, strong team player abilities, adherence to values and ethics, and reliability
Candidate Status:
- Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or temporary or permanent resident of Canada
- Candidate must have legal authorization (Work Permit) to work in Canada
- If Candidates are unable to fulfill above mentioned requirements, don’t apply for the position
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to perform brush collecting, perform clipping, deleafing, and conduct fruit tree training
- The candidates should be able to grade produce, hand harvest vegetables, and hoe crops
- The candidates should be able to perform lowering tasks
- The candidates should be able to maintain and manage the growth of vines, vine canopy, and grapes
- The candidates should be able to plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops
- The candidates should be able to perform shoot positioning and perform suckering
- The candidates should be able to perform tying tasks, weed, and harvest crops
- The candidates should be able to examine produce for quality and prepare it for the market
- The candidates should be able to write daily basic progress reports
Benefits:
- The candidates will get free parking
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume, job reference number, cover letter, references attesting experience, and letter of recommendation) through the below-mentioned details
By mail
15384 Niagara Parkway, R.R. # 1
Niagara on the Lake, ON
L0S 1J0
Include this reference number in your application
2023
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!