Eagle Creek Farms, situated in Bowden, AB T0M 0K0, is seeking applications for the job position of Farm worker, vegetables, who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The selected applicant must join and assume their responsibilities as soon as possible. The employer is offering Seasonal employment or a full-time position. The shift timings for this position include the Day, Evening, Weekend and Morning.

Employer Name: Eagle Creek Farms
Position: Farm worker, vegetables
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $18.50 hourly / 35 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full-time
Location: Bowden, AB T0M 0K0

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Job Description

The candidate must apply the technique of hoeing between the rows.
The candidate must clean the crops.
The candidate will be responsible for dividing freshly harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
The candidate will be responsible for grading vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch a high price in the market.
The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
The candidate must pack fruits and vegetables.
The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
The candidate must harvest crops.
The candidate must assess the product’s quality and market readiness.

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 have good judgmental skills.
The candidate must be well-organized.
The candidate should be reliable.
The candidate should be a good team player.
The candidate should prioritize values and ethics.
The candidate must be a quick learner.

Work site environment

Farm operations include both floriculture production and organic farming.
The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty, hot, and cold/refrigerated conditions.

Work setting

The candidate should be willing to work in a rural area, where most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

Crops include cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, cucumbers, garlic, onion, zucchini, and potatoes.

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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 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 have excellent hand-eye coordination.
The candidate should have an eye for detail.
The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
The candidate must be willing to work long hours in positions that require bending, crouching, and kneeling.
The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods.

Benefits

Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Healthcare plan that covers their medical and surgical expenses.

How to Apply

If you have a keen interest in applying, please use the provided options to submit your application.

By email

john@eaglecreekfarms.ca

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

Cover letter