Farm labourer

P & J vanHaaster based in Chilliwack, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Farm labourer 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 Seasonal employment or Full time job. The position of Farm labourer has been approved by the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).

Employer Name: P & J vanHaaster
Position: Farm labourer
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $16.75 hourly / 30 to 50 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Chilliwack, BC

Job Description

• The candidate will be in charge of hoeing crops.
• The candidate will be expected to plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate will be in charge of harvesting crops.

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.
• Candidate having experience is an asset.
• The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should be a good team player.

Work site environment

• Farm operations include floriculture production and horticultural field crops.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty, hot, and cold/refrigerated conditions.

Work setting

• The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.
• The candidate must work in a greenhouse farm.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling 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

• Job reference number- 100
• Cover letter