Vegetable farm worker

Kind-Hearted Farm Ltd. based in Mission, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Vegetable farm worker who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Weekend and Morning. The position of Vegetable farm worker has been approved by the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).

Employer Name: Kind-Hearted Farm Ltd.
Position: Vegetable farm worker
No. of vacancies: 4
Salary: $18.00 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Mission, BC

Job Description

  • The candidate must clean the crop.
  • The candidate will be responsible for greenhouse cleaning.
  • The candidate will be responsible for maintaining and managing growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes.
  • The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
  • The candidate must perform vegetable culling.
  • The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
  • The candidate must clean the work area.
  • The candidate must harvest crops.
  • The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
  • Fluency in Mandarin is an asset.
  • The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
  • The candidate must be well-organized.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.
  • The candidate must be a quick learner.

Work site environment

  • Farm operations include both corn farming and organic farming.
  • The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.

Work setting

  • The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.
  • The candidate must be willing to relocate to the specified location.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

  • Crops include cabbages, carrots, cucumbers, garlic, melons, tomatoes, potatoes, and vegetables.

Equipment and machinery experience

  • The candidate must have prior experience operating a tractor.

Automated systems experience

  • The candidate must have prior experience with automated irrigation systems.

Area of specialization

  • The candidate must be knowledgeable about nursery or greenhouse.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
  • The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
  • The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • References attesting experience
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