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Work site environment
- Organic farming
- Outdoors
- Odours
- Dusty
- Hot
- Noisy
- All weather conditions
- Dirty
- Potato and vegetable
Work setting
- Rural area
- Remote location
Tasks
- Clear fields of wood and stones
- Cut agricultural seed according to farm standards
- Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
- Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
- Mixing fertilizer
- Seed cutting
- Clean work area
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
- Perform general farm duties
- Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
- Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
- Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
Type of crops
- Potatoes
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Work under pressure
- Handling heavy loads
- Tight deadlines
- Physically demanding
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Overtime required
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
- Quick learner
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
Screening questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Government programs
- Recognized employer
Financial benefits
- Bonus
Long term benefits
- Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Team building opportunities
- Wellness program