Farm labourer

Unity Farm Inn & Spa based in Glenburnie, ON 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 shift timings include Day and Overtime.

Employer Name: Unity Farm Inn & Spa
Position: Farm labourer
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $15.00 to $16.00 hourly for 40 to 44 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Glenburnie, ON

Job Description

The candidate will be in charge of collecting brush.
The candidate will be in charge of cleaning the crop.
The candidate will be in charge of clipping.
The candidate will be in charge of fruit tree training.
The candidate will be in charge of grading.
The candidate will be in charge of cleaning the greenhouse.
The candidate will be in charge of harvesting vegetables by hand.
The candidate will be in charge of harvesting seedlings.
The candidate will be in charge of hoeing crops.
The candidate will be expected to maintain and manage vine growth, vine canopy, and grapes.
The candidate will be in charge of mixing fertiliser.
The candidate will be expected to plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
The candidate will be in charge of seed cutting.
The candidate will be in charge of shoot positioning.
The candidate will be in charge of stone and/or wood picking.
The candidate will be in charge of suckering.
The candidate will be in charge of tying
The candidate will be in charge of vegetable culling.
The candidate will be in charge of weeding.
The candidate will be required to fertilise and spray crops.
The candidate will be in charge of harvesting crops.
The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
The candidate must detect disease and health issues in crops, livestock, and poultry.
The candidate will be expected to inspect the product for quality and prepare it for market.

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 less than 7 months of experience in a related industry.
The candidate should have good judgemental skills.

Work Site Environment

Farm operations include floriculture production, fruit and vegetable combination farming, and viticulture.
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.

Experience and Specialization

Apiary and honey harvesting experience

The candidate must have Apiary and honey harvesting experience with honey bees.

Type of product

Product types include coniferous trees, deciduous trees, native plants, and perennials.

Equipment and machinery experience

The candidate must have prior experience with a farm truck, a fertiliser applicator, a fruit harvester, a tractor, and a vegetable harvester.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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 willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
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

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