General Farm Worker

Job ID2F-05-38-74-A7-32
CompanyThe Kichen Commons Restaurant
LocationVictoria
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Date Posted2018-11-29
Posted Until2019-05-28
Job TypeFixed-term
Job CategoryAgriculture
Description
Vacancies 3

Employment groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada

Terms of employment Seasonal, Full time

Benefits: Other benefits

Employment conditions: Early morning, Day, Weekend, Flexible hours

Job requirements

Education
No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience
1 to less than 7 months

Transportation/Travel Information
Vehicle supplied by employer

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Attention to detail, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling

Work Location Information
Room and board provided, Rural area

Work Site Environment
Outdoors, Wet/damp, Hot, Cold/refrigerated

Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills, Team player

Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills
Weeding, Cleaning crop, Clipping, Mixing fertilizer, Greenhouse cleaning

Specific Skills
Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops, Harvest crops, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens, Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry, Examine produce for quality and prepare for market, Write daily basic progress reports, Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops

Specific Skills - Field Crops
Hoeing crops, Vegetable culling, Hand harvesting vegetables

Automated Systems Experience
Automated irrigation system

Type of Crops
Raspberries, Strawberries, Apples, Zucchinis, Tomatoes, Cherries, Cauliflowers, Carrots, Cabbage, Onions, Melons, Cucumbers, Blueberries, Bell peppers, Asparagus, Artisanal crops, Grapes, Field berries, Garlic

Type of Farm Operations
Fruit and vegetable combination farming, Other miscellaneous crop farming
Start DateStart date: 2019-02-01 End date: 2019-10-01
Salary$12.65 / Hour for 40 Hours / Week
LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
How To ApplyBy email:
mfmurphy@shaw.ca

By mail:
614 Humboldt St
Victoria, BC
V8W 1A4

In person:
614 Humboldt St
Victoria, BC
V8W 1A4
from 10:00 to 04:00