Farm worker, tobacco

Vanar Farms Ltd. situated in Mount Pleasant, ON is currently looking for applications for the role of Farm worker, tobacco who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate must start work promptly. The available positions are for Seasonal employment or Full time job. The candidate must be available to work early morning, morning, day, evening, night, and weekend shifts, must be willing to work flexible hours, and must be available for overtime when required. The LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) granted approval for the Farm worker, tobacco position.

Employer Name: Vanar Farms Ltd.
Position: Farm worker, tobacco
No. of vacancies: 20
Salary: $17.60 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full-time
Location: Mount Pleasant, ON

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Job Description

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
• There are no standard education requirements, such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• The employer will provide training to the selected candidate.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should be organized and flexible.
• The candidate should have good judgmental skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
• The candidate must be a quick learner.

Work site environment

• Farm operations include broiler and other meat-type chicken production, chicken farming, dry pea and bean farming and other miscellaneous crop farming.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must work in a dusty and hot environment.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
• The candidate must be able to work in all weather conditions.

Work setting

• The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.
• The candidate’s relocation costs should not be covered by the employer; if the company does not provide a relocation package, you may request an advance on your earnings to cover some of your moving expenses.
• The candidate must work in various locations to support employees stationed at different worksites.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• The type of crops are ginseng, tobacco, and grains.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate must finish the work within the given timeline.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.

By mail

807 Mt. Pleasant Road
Brantford, ON
N3T 5L5

By fax

519-484-2429