Job description
Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures, Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Maintain quality control and production records, Maintain work records and logs, Hire and train staff, Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures, Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Maintain quality control and production records, Maintain work records and logs, Hire and train staff, Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
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 #49047527 Requirements
- Basic English communication skills
- No degree, certificate or diploma required for most entry-level farm positions
- Experience requirement: 3 years to less than 5 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
- Health care plan
Who can apply
- a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit, farm supervisor Parson Farms LTD., Job Bank Support, About us, Our network, Terms of use - Job seekers, Terms of use - Employers
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