Farm hand

Farm Ventures based in Roberts Creek, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Farm hand 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 Term or contract or Full time job. The shift timings include Weekend and Flexible Hours (08:00 to 16:00).

Employer Name: Farm Ventures
Position: Farm hand
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $15.65 to $17.00 hourly for 30 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Term or contract, Full time
Location: Roberts Creek, BC

Animal Specializations: Alpacas, Thoroughbred horses, Llamas

Type of Product: Deciduous trees

Type of Farm Operations: Turkey breeding, Rabbit farming (cuniculture), Goat farming, Livestock combination farming, Organic farming

Type of Crops: Bell peppers, Onions, Tomatoes, Zucchinis

Job Description

• The candidate will be in charge of harvesting of crops.
• The candidate will be in charge of planting, cultivating, and irrigation of crops on time.
• The candidate should have knowledge and capability to operate farm machinery and equipment.
• The candidate will be responsible for protecting crops from weeds and pests by taking appropriate actions like spraying pesticides etc.
• The candidate will be in charge of harvesting vegetables by hand.
• The candidate will be in charge of hoeing crops.
• The candidate will be in charge of culling vegetables.
• The candidate will be in charge of stone and/or wood picking.
• The candidate will be required to inspect already planted crops to ensure that they are growing properly and address any prevailing issues.
• The candidate will be required to monitor irrigation and soil moisture as per crop requirements.
• The candidate must report any signs of insect or disease damage.
• The candidate will be in charge of maintaining the farm’s cleanliness.
• The candidate will be required to keep an up-to-date knowledge of pests and diseases.
• The candidate should be in charge of keeping daily farm progress reports.
• The candidate will be required to removes dry leaf debris from crop using both hands.
• The candidate will be required to ensure that farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed.
• The candidate must examine the quality of the product and get it ready for the market.
• The candidate will be expected to feed and care for animals.
• The candidate will be required to clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens.
• The candidate will be required to regularly set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops.
• The candidate will be responsible for detecting disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
• The candidate will be required to work in conjunction with large animal vets to provide herd health management, veterinary treatments, and routine vaccinations.
• The candidate will be required to identify sick animals and work with veterinarian to determine proper treatment.
• The candidate will be required to maintain high standards of animal welfare.
• The candidate will be in charge of regularly monitoring animal health.

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.
• Previous experience is not mandatory.
• Knowledge of farming best practices would be an added advantage.
• The candidate should have good communication skill.
• The candidate should have good physical and healthy state to perform all tasks quickly, effectively, and efficiently.
• The candidate should be punctual.
• The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should be accountable.
• The candidate should be authentic.
• The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
• The candidate should be a good team player with enough interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
• The candidate should have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
• The candidate should have strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• The candidate should have good decision making and problem solving skills.
• The candidate should be energetic with a positive attitude.
• The candidate should be bondable and easily communicate

Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills

• The candidate will be responsible for brush collecting.
• The candidate should need to do regular clipping activities for plants.
• The candidate will be responsible for mixing fertilizer in correct proportions.
• The candidate will be required to perform suckering, Weeding, Grading, tying, and lowering tasks.
• The candidate will be responsible for cleaning crops.
• The candidate will be required to do harvesting of seedlings.
• The candidate will be required to perform regular green house cleaning activity.
• The candidate will be required to do regular seed cutting in the farm.

Specialized Livestock Workers Specific Skills

• The candidate will be responsible for farm animal grooming.
• The candidate must be able to handle animals.
• The candidate must be able to recognise and treat certain livestock health issues.

Apiary and Honey Harvesting Specific Skills

• The candidate should be well-versed in apiary work.
• The candidate will be expected to detect and treat bee diseases.
• The candidate will be responsible for harvesting honey.
• The candidate should be knowledgeable about bee biology.
• The candidate will be in charge of wax stamping beehives.
• The candidate will be in charge of handling, feeding, and caring for honey bee colonies in a seasonally appropriate manner.

Equipment and Machinery Experience

• The ideal candidate should have prior experience driving a farm truck.

Work Site Environment

• The candidate should be willing to work in an outdoor environment for long hours, including tolerance for pests and thorns.
• The candidate will be required to work in wet or damp, dusty, hot and cold environments.
• The candidate will be required to work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be prepared for doing physically challenging tasks as part of daily work.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in bending, crouching and kneeling positions.
• The candidate should be willing to work in sitting, standing and walking position for long hours.
• The candidate should be willing to work in standing position for extended periods.
• The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.

Work Location Information

• Accommodation facilities are available to the selected candidate.
• The selected candidate will be provided with room and board.

Automated Systems Experience

• The ideal candidate will have prior experience with manure handling and storage.

Benefits

• The selected candidate will receive financial and other benefits.
• The selected candidate will receive Gratuities under financial benefits.
• In addition to the financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive other benefits such as free parking, on-site amenities, on-site recreation and activities, on-site housing options, and team building opportunities.

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

• Cover letter
• Letter of recommendation