Bayfield Berry Farm Inc., based at 77697 Orchard Line, Bayfield, ON N0M 1G0, is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of General labourer – farm 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 open positions pertain to Seasonal employment or full-time jobs. The candidate must be available to work morning, day, evening, and weekend shifts and be willing to work overtime.

Employer Name: Bayfield Berry Farm Inc.
Position: General labourer – farm
No. of vacancies: 6
Salary: $17.60 hourly / 35 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full-time
Location: 77697 Orchard Line, Bayfield, ON N0M 1G0

Also hiring: Administrative assistant – office

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 in order to fetch a high price in the market.
The candidate must pack fruits and vegetables.
The candidate must pick row and orchard crops.
The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
The candidate must sort fruits and vegetables.
The candidate will be responsible for training trees to produce more fruit of higher quality.
The candidate must perform weeding.
The candidate must write daily basic progress reports.
The candidate must harvest crops.
The candidate must load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock, and poultry.
The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
The candidate must examine the product’s quality and readiness for the market.

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 must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
The candidate should be organized and flexible.
The candidate should be reliable.
The candidate should be a good team player.
The candidate must be a quick learner.

Work site environment

Farm operations include fruit and vegetable combination farming and tree and orchard fruit production.
The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
The candidate must be able to work in a wet/damp, dusty, hot, and cold/refrigerated environment.
The candidate must work in all weather conditions.

Work setting

The candidate should work in staff accommodation that offers live-in accommodation when an employer provides a housing offer to its employees.
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.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

The crops are apples, asparagus, blueberries, cherries, field berries, orchard fruit, raspberries, strawberries, and berries.

Equipment and machinery experience

The candidate must have experience operating farm trucks, tractors, and hand tools.

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 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 have excellent hand-eye coordination.
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 of time.
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 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 of time.

Own tools/equipment

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

Benefits

The selected candidate will receive on-site housing options and employer-provided transportation.

How to Apply

To apply, please use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested in the position.

By mail

77697 Orchard Line
Bayfield, ON
N0M 1G0

In person

77697 Orchard Line
Bayfield, ON
N0M 1G0
Between 08:00 a.m. and 06:00 p.m.