Farmworkers play an important role in agriculture by planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops, as well as raising livestock and poultry. They may also be responsible for maintaining and repairing farm equipment and buildings. Farmworkers typically work outdoors and may be exposed to various weather conditions.

M-V Live Bait of Canada is looking for a self-motivated and interpersonal farm worker to join our team. The selected candidate will be expected to start work immediately. This is a seasonal or full-time position depending on the candidate's availability.

What training is required?

• There are no specific education or training requirements. However, a college certificate or specialized courses related to farming, such as farm equipment mechanics, agricultural welding, tree pruning, and pesticide application, are available.
• Basic farm knowledge, usually obtained from working on a family farm, may be required for employment.
• A course or certificate in first aid will be required.

Job details

Job type

Full-time and Permanent

Full Job Description

• Education: No degree, certificate, or diploma
• Experience: Will train
• Other miscellaneous animal farming
• Outdoors
• Wet/damp
• Staff accommodation available
• Rural area
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Handling animals
• Mixing fertilizer
• Feed and tend animals
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Examine produce for quality and prepare for market
• Write daily basic progress reports
• Worms
• Repetitive tasks
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Team player
• On-site housing options
• Transportation provided by employer
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week

Advertised until

2023-02-10

Salary

$17.75 an hour

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

• You are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
• You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.