Job description
Duties
Clean the crops, Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas, Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market., Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops, Weeding, Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Maintain quality control and production records, Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations, Perform general farm duties, Follow sustainable soy farming practices such as crop rotation, reduced-till or no-till, water and nutrient management, precision farming technology and cover crops Clean the crops, Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas, Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market., Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops, Weeding, Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Maintain quality control and production records, Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations, Perform general farm duties, Follow sustainable soy farming practices such as crop rotation, reduced-till or no-till, water and nutrient management, precision farming technology and cover crops
Key Responsibilities
- Plant, cultivate, irrigate, and harvest crops according to farm operations
- Clean crops, work areas, tools, and farm equipment
- Load, unload, and move crates, supplies, and farm produce
- Operate basic farm machinery and equipment safely
- Assist with fertilizing, spraying, and general field maintenance
- Support daily agricultural activities in a physically active environment
Job Bank #50376853 Requirements
- Language requirement: English or French
- Education requirement: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience Animal/livestock husbandry and production Dairy husbandry and production Animal sciences, general
- Experience requirement: 2 years to less than 3 years
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, bending, walking, and standing for long periods
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime when required
- Strong work ethic, reliability, teamwork, and ability to work outdoors or in farm production environments
Work Environment
- On-site work only; remote work is not available
- Outdoor and physically demanding agricultural environment
- Exposure to dust, weather changes, heat, cold, and repetitive tasks
- Fast-paced setting with seasonal workload changes
- Work may take place in crop fields, orchards, or harvesting areas
Benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer, On-site housing options, Team building opportunities, Variable or compressed work week
Who can apply
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada, other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit, Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, 1 job posting advertised, Medium-sized business (between 5 and 100 employees), 1
Eligibility depends on the wording of the original job posting and the employer. If you are outside Canada, review the “Who can apply” information carefully and verify current Canadian work-permit requirements before applying.