Work Location Information Rural area

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Large workload

Transportation/Travel Information Public transportation is not available

Work Site Environment

Confined spaces; Outdoors; Wet/damp; Hot; Non-smoking

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots; Gloves

Type of Crops

Cabbage; Cucumbers; Asparagus; Bell peppers; Garlic; Herbs; Onions; Cauliflowers; Sweet corn; Tomatoes; Zucchinis; Artisanal crops; Greenhouse tomatoes; Greenhouse vegetables; Melons; Carrots

Type of Product

Vegetables; Seasonal plants; Hydroponic horticultural products; Bedding plants; Berry bushes

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Additional Skills Write daily basic progress reports

Specific Skills - Field Crops Hand harvesting vegetables; Vegetable culling

Specific Skills

Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings; Report signs of insect or disease damage; Pot and re-pot plants; Plant bulbs and seeds; Mix and prepare soils; Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants; Apply fertilizers; Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens; Clean work area

Experience Experience an asset

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Languages English