Labourer, fruit farming

A & M Toor Farm Ltd. based in 207 Columbia Street, Abbotsford, BC V2T 5X7 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Labourer, fruit farming 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 position of Labourer, fruit farming has been approved by the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).

Employer Name: A & M Toor Farm Ltd.
Position: Labourer, fruit farming
No. of vacancies: 4
Salary: $17.40 hourly / 30 to 70 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: 207 Columbia Street, Abbotsford, BC V2T 5X7

Job Description

  • The candidate must apply the technique of hoeing between the row.
  • The candidate must clean the crops.
  • The candidate must clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens, and other work areas.
  • The candidate will be responsible for cutting agricultural crops.
  • The candidate will be responsible for cutting horticultural 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 high price in market.
  • The candidate will be responsible for guiding growing shoots into optimal development positions.
  • The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
  • 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 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 harvest crops.
  • The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and 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 effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
  • The candidate must be well-organized.
  • 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

  • The type of farm operation is fruit and vegetable combination 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 and hot conditions.
  • The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
  • The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

  • Crops include blueberries, cucumbers, garlic, raspberries, strawberries and sweet corn.

Equipment and machinery experience

  • The candidate must have experience operating farm trucks, fruit harvesters, loaders, tractors, and tillage equipment.

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
  • The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • 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 finished the work with in the given time line.
  • The candidate should be prepared to 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 details.
  • 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 able to recognise similarities and differences between sounds.
  • The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
  • The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.

How to Apply

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

By mail

207 Columbia Street
Abbotsford, BC
V2T 5X7

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