Farm worker

AAA Hyway 21 Tree Farm Ltd. based in 22556 TWP Rd. 511, Sherwood Park, AB T8C 1H1 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of 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 Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Weekend, To be determined and Morning.

Employer Name: AAA Hyway 21 Tree Farm Ltd.
Position: Farm worker
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $15.65 hourly for 30 to 48 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment or Full time
Location: 22556 TWP Rd. 511, Sherwood Park, AB T8C 1H1

Type of Product: Coniferous trees, Deciduous trees, Native plants

Job Description

  • The candidate would be responsible in doing planting, cultivating and irrigation of crops according to schedule.
  • The candidate should have knowledge and capability to operate farm machinery and equipment.
  • The candidate will be in charge of harvesting of crops.
  • The candidate will be in charge of hoeing crops.
  • 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 should be responsible in ensuring cleanliness of the farm.
  • The candidate will be required to keep an up-to-date knowledge of pests and diseases.
  • The candidate would be responsible for detecting disease and health problems in crops.
  • The candidate would be responsible for protecting crops from weeds and pests by taking appropriate actions like spraying pesticides etc.
  • The candidate will be required to check every item to ensure farm’s standard while tossing away items that do not pass that threshold.
  • The candidate should be responsible in keeping daily progress reports of the farm.
  • The candidate should ensure uninterrupted water supply to the farm.
  • 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.

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 should have a minimum 2 to 3 years of working experience in similar industry.
  • 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 flexible.
  • 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 be organized and flexible in nature.
  • 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 will be required to do harvesting of seedlings.
  • The candidate should be energetic with a positive attitude.

Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills

  • The candidate would be responsible for cleaning crops.
  • The candidate should need to do regular clipping activities for plants.
  • The candidate will be required to perform suckering, weeding, grading, tying, and lowering tasks.
  • The candidate will be required to do regular seed cutting in the farm.
  • The candidate would be responsible for mixing fertilizer in correct proportions.

Equipment and Machinery Experience

  • The candidate should have prior experience operating a tractor, planting equipment, loader, lift truck, and farm truck.

Security and Safety

  • The candidate should be bondable and easily communicate.
  • The candidate should have clean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations.
  • The candidate should have a thorough Criminal record check.

Work Site Environment

  • The candidate should be prepared to work under dangerous work conditions.
  • The candidate should be willing to work in an outdoor environment for long hours, including tolerance for pests and thorns.
  • The candidate must be able to work in/on wet or damp water, dusty, hot and cold, or refrigerated environments.
  • The candidate must be able to work at heights.
  • The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
  • The candidate will be required to work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
  • Work places are completely smoke free.

Transportation/Travel Information

  • The candidate should have valid driver’s licence.
  • The candidate will be required to drive manual transmission vehicle.

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 have ability to distinguish between colours.
  • The candidate should be willing to work in standing position for extended periods.
  • The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting, standing and walking positions.

Work Location Information

  • The candidate will be required to work in rural area.
  • Accommodation facilities are available to the selected candidates.

Automated Systems Experience

  • The ideal candidate will have prior experience with an automated irrigation system.

How to Apply

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

By email

[email protected]

By mail

22556 TWP Rd. 511
Sherwood Park, AB
T8C 1H1

In person

22556 TWP Rd. 511
Sherwood Park, AB
T8C 1H1 Between 10:00 AM and 04:00 PM

By phone

780-464-2441 Between 09:30 AM and 02:00 PM

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Job reference number- 20220402
  • Cover letter
  • References attesting experience
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Copy of portfolio or relevant work examples
  • Writing sample
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