Farm worker, general

Snowy River Farms based in Shubenacadie, NS is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Farm worker, general 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 Part time leading to full time (Student job). The shift timings include Day, Weekend, Early Morning, Morning and 07:00 to 14:00.

Employer Name: Snowy River Farms
Position: Farm worker, general
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $20.00 hourly 20 to 30 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Part time leading to full time (Student job)
Location: Shubenacadie, NS

Student status: Full time enrollment, Part time enrollment

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Hiring: Farm worker, general

Job Description

  • The candidate will be in charge of cleaning the crop.
  • 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 handling animals.
  • 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 monitoring animal health.
  • The candidate will be expected to plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
  • The candidate will be in charge of soil fertility programmes.
  • 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 the vertical farming system.
  • The candidate will be in charge of weeding.
  • The candidate will be in charge of harvesting crops.
  • The candidate will be expected to feed and care for animals.
  • The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
  • The candidate must clean stables, barns, barnyards, and pens.
  • 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.
  • The candidate will be responsible for installing and monitoring water lines, air flow, and temperature in barns, pens, and chicken coops.
  • The candidate must be able to recognise and treat certain livestock health issues.
  • The candidate will be expected to carry out general farm duties.
  • The candidate will be in charge of keeping work records and logs.
  • The candidate will be expected to keep livestock performance records.
  • The candidate must perform agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying, and harvesting.
  • The candidate will be expected to supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • The candidate must have a certificate or diploma from a 1 to 2 year College, CEGEP, or other non-university programme.
  • The candidate must be able to supervise 1 to 2 people.
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.
  • The candidate should have excellent oral communication skill.

Work site environment

  • Farm operations include livestock combination farming, organic farming, livestock and horticultural field crop farming.
  • The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
  • The candidate must be able to work in hot conditions.

Work setting

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

Additional information

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 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 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.

Own tools/equipment

  • The candidate must have their own steel-toed safety boots and gloves.

Benefits

  • Long term and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
  • Under Long Term Benefits, the selected candidate will receive additional benefits.
  • In addition to the Long-term benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Free parking and Parking facilities.

How to Apply

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

By email

info@snowyriverfarms.com

By phone

902-802-0450 Between 07:00 AM and 07:00 PM

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Job reference number- 202301
  • Cover letter
  • References attesting experience

 

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