Farm worker, fruit

Circling Hawk Farm based in 13433 Leslie Street, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 1A2 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Farm worker, fruit 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 Weekend.

Employer Name: Circling Hawk Farm
Position: Farm worker, fruit
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $18.00 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: 13433 Leslie Street, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 1A2

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Hiring: Farm worker, fruit

Job Description

• The candidate must apply fertilizers.
• The candidate must apply the technique of hoeing between the row.
• The candidate will be responsible for budding trees.
• The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate must be familiar with soil fertility programs.
• The candidate must tie and secure plants.
• The candidate will be responsible for training trees to produce more fruit of higher quality.
• 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.
• The candidate will be responsible for maintaining the bee yard and beekeeping 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.
• Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.

Internship

• This is a paid internship that promotes on-the-job learning and skill building. It is intended for any candidate who wishes to gain work experience or pursue a career.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Crops include apples, blueberries, field berries, garlic, orchard fruit, raspberries and berries.

Equipment and machinery experience

• The candidate must have experience operating farm trucks, loaders, tractors, manure spreaders, planting equipment, tillage equipment, and hand tools.

Area of specialization

• The candidate must be knowledgeable about permaculture.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
• The candidate must have their own transportation.
• The candidate does not have access to public transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
• 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 must perform manual dexterity tasks.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.

How to Apply

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Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Cover letter