Worker, farm

Mount Layton Hot Springs Resort based in Terrace, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Worker, 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 vacancies refer to Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, On Call, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Mount Layton Hot Springs Resort
Position: Worker, farm
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $18.00 to $25.00 hourly (to be negotiated) / 40 to 50 hours bi-weekly
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Terrace, BC

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Hiring: Worker, farm

Job Description

• The candidate will be responsible for calving.
• The candidate must groom farm animals.
• The candidate must feed inventory.
• The candidate will be responsible for greenhouse cleaning.
• The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
• The candidate must be able to handle animals.
• The candidate will be in charge of hoeing crops.
• The candidate will be responsible for animal health monitoring.
• The candidate must perform vegetable culling.
• The candidate will be responsible for weaning.
• The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
• The candidate must harvest crops.
• The candidate must 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 responsible for installing and monitoring water lines, air flow, and temperature in barns, pens, and chicken coops.
• The candidate will be expected to carry out general farm duties.
• The candidate must carry out a pasture or pen breeding program.
• The candidate must perform agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying, and harvesting.
• The candidate must ensure that farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a certificate of secondary (high) school graduation or equivalent experience.
• Candidate having experience is an asset.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Work site environment

• Farm operations include hay farming, hog and pig farming, hog management, livestock combination farming, organic farming, other miscellaneous animal farming, other miscellaneous crop farming, other vegetable and melon farming (except potato), sheep farming, and potato and vegetable farming.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.

Work setting

• Accommodation facilities are available to the candidate.
• The candidate must be willing to work in rural and remote areas.
• The candidate must be willing to relocate to the specified location.

• 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 work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.

Own tools/equipment

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

Benefits

• The candidate will receive Free parking and On-site housing options.

How to Apply

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

By email

minette3@telus.net

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• References attesting experience
• Letter of recommendation