DC FARMS is hiring
Farm Worker, Vegetables with LMIA

Languages

• English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

• Experience an asset

On site

• Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Fruit and vegetable combination farming
• Confined spaces
• At heights
• Wet/damp
• Hot
• All weather conditions
• Dirty
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Staff accommodation provided
• Rural area

Tasks

• Clean the crops
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
• Clean work area
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
• Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
• Report signs of insect or disease damage
• Plant bulbs and seeds
• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
• Cut horticultural crops

Type of product

• Hydroponic horticultural products

Type of crops

• Vegetables
• Greenhouse tomatoes

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player