Job Description
Work Language: English
Hours: 50 to 70 hours per week
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: Will train
Work site environment
Fruit and vegetable combination farming
Outdoors
Dangerous
Dusty
Hot
Noisy
Wet/damp
Cold/refrigerated
Work setting
Staff accommodation available
Tasks
Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
Fertilize and spray crops
Harvest crops
Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
Hand harvesting vegetables
Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
Type of crops
Apples
Artisanal crops
Asparagus
Bell peppers
Blueberries
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflowers
Cucumbers
Field berries
Garlic
Greenhouse vegetables
Herbs
Melons
Onions
Raspberries
Strawberries
Sweet corn
Tomatoes
Zucchinis
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Attention to detail
Handling heavy loads
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Hand-eye co-ordination
Ability to distinguish between colours
Sitting
Standing for extended periods
Walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
Organized
Team player
Flexibility
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Are you currently a student?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you live near the job location?
Employment terms options
Early morning
Evening
Morning
Employment terms options
Day
Weekend
Overtime required
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The farm labourer position is now open for candidates interested in the Labour/Helper Jobs sector. This role in Uxbridge offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Labour/Helper Jobs is a plus.
