Overview
Languages
English or French
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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Corn farming
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Fruit and vegetable combination farming
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Oilseed (except soybean) farming
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Organic farming
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Other miscellaneous crop farming
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Other poultry farming
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Mushrooms
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All weather conditions
Work setting
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Rural area
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Staff accommodation available
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Staff accommodation provided
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Remote location
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Mixing fertilizer
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Organize tasks to accomplish the work
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Perform livestock feeding
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Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
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Perform general farm duties
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Write daily basic progress reports
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
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Bell peppers
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Cabbage
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Carrots
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Cherries
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Cucumbers
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Garlic
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Ginger
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Ginseng
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Grapes
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Greenhouse tomatoes
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Greenhouse vegetables
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Herbs
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Melons
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Onions
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Seed corn
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Strawberries
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Sweet corn
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Tomatoes
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Zucchinis
Equipment and machinery experience
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Carrot seeder
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Onion seeder
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Onion transplanter
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Harvesters
Area of specialization
Additional information
Security and safety
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Criminal record check
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Medical exam
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Ability to work independently
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Work under pressure
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Tight deadlines
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Attention to detail
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Hand-eye co-ordination
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Ability to distinguish between colours
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Sitting
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Standing for extended periods
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Walking
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
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Safety equipment/gear
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Gloves
Personal suitability
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Excellent oral communication
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Organized
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Team player
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Flexibility
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Judgement
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Reliability
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Quick learner
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Disability benefits
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Health care plan
Financial benefits
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Gratuities
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Group insurance benefits
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Life insurance
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Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
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Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
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Long-term care insurance
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Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
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Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
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Free parking available
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Learning/training paid by employer
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On-site amenities
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On-site daycare available
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On-site housing options
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On-site recreation and activities
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Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
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Team building opportunities
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Transportation provided by employer
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Parking available
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Travel insurance
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Variable or compressed work week
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for mature workers
- Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
- Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
- Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)
Supports for visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
- Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.