We are seeking a hardworking and experienced farm worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and experience working on a vegetable farm. As a farm worker, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks including planting, harvesting, and maintaining crops.

• Location: Lac La Biche, AB
• Salary: 15.00 to 16.00 hourly (to be negotiated) 44 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment: Full time Day, Evening, Weekend, Flexible Hours, Early Morning, Morning
• Start date: Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits: Health benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits
• Vacancies 10
• Verified

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

Green job

 The employer stated that this is a green job because the position:

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
• Involves supporting green economy sectors
• Requires specialized environmental skills or knowledge

Work site environment

• Fruit and vegetable combination farming
• Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato)
• At heights
• Wet/damp
• Odours

Work setting

• Rural area
• Remote location
• Various locations

Responsibilities:

1. Plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables following standard operating procedures
2. Monitor crops for pests, diseases, and other issues, and report any problems to the farm manager
3. Operate and maintain farm equipment and tools, including tractors, tillers, and irrigation systems
4. Clean and maintain farm buildings, equipment, and tools to ensure they are in good working condition
5. Assist with the loading and unloading of produce and supplies
6. Follow all health and safety regulations and procedures, including wearing appropriate protective gear and using equipment and tools safely
7. Other duties as assigned by the farm manager

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. At least 1 year of experience working on a vegetable farm
3. Ability to operate and maintain farm equipment and tools
4. Physical ability to perform manual labor in all weather conditions
5. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures
6. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
7. Good communication skills

Tasks

• Cleaning crop
• Clipping
• Fruit trees training
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Harvesting seedlings
• Mixing fertilizer
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Seed cutting
• Vegetable culling
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Blueberries
• Carrots
• Ginger
• Raspberries
• Strawberries
• Tomatoes
• Zucchinis

Equipment and machinery experience

• Sprayer or duster
• Vegetable harvester

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel regularly
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• Team building opportunities

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

• You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
• You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

How to apply

By email

rbs@nwstl.ca

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?