Farm Worker, Fruit - Wolfville, Canada - Broadview Farms

Broadview Farms
Broadview Farms
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Wolfville, Canada

3 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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Description

Work Term:
Seasonal


  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week
  • Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
  • Experience: 5 years or more

Work site environment:


  • Fruit and vegetable combination farming

Work setting:


  • Rural area

Tasks:


  • Brush collecting
  • Budding trees
  • Fruit trees training
  • Mixing fertilizer
  • Pick row and orchard crops
  • Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
  • Fertilize and spray crops
  • Sort and pack fruits and vegetables
  • Harvest crops
  • Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:


  • First Aid Certificate

Equipment and machinery experience:


  • Forklift
  • Loader
  • Tractor
  • Fertilizer applicator
  • Sprayer or duster
  • Tillage equipment
  • Hand tools

Security and safety:


  • Bondable

Transportation/travel information:


  • Valid driver's licence
  • Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities:


  • Ability to work independently
  • Physically demanding
  • Manual dexterity
  • Handeye coordination
  • Ability to distinguish between colours
  • Attention to detail
  • Walking

Weight handling:


  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment:


  • Gloves
  • Steeltoed safety boots

Personal suitability:


  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Values and ethics
  • Quick learner

Screening questions:


  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

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