vegetable farm worker

Nature's Route Farm is hiring seasonal vegetable farm workers in Point de Bute, NB. The role involves various tasks such as planting, harvesting, and grading vegetables, with working hours ranging from 40 to 60 per week. No formal education is required as training will be provided. The position supports newcomers, youth, veterans, Indigenous people, and mature workers through mentorship and awareness programs.
Work Term: SeasonalWork Language: EnglishHours: 40 to 60 hours per weekEducation: No degree, certificate or diplomaExperience: Will train## Work site environmentFruit and vegetable combination farmingOrganic farmingOther vegetables and melon farming (except potato)OutdoorsWet/dampOdoursDustyHotNoisyCold/refrigeratedAll weather conditions## TasksApply the technique of hoeing between the rowClean the cropsClear fields of wood and stonesDivide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lotsGrade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.Hand harvesting vegetablesHarvest seedlingsPack fruits and vegetablesPick row and orchard cropsPlant, cultivate and irrigate cropsSort fruits and vegetablesWeedingHarvest cropsOperate and maintain farm machinery and equipmentExamine product for quality and its readiness for the market## Type of cropsAsparagusBell peppersCabbageCarrotsCauliflowersCucumbersOnionsTomatoesZucchinisPotatoesVegetables## Screening questionsAre you authorized to work in Canada?Are you available for shift or on-call work?Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?## Employment terms optionsEarly morning## Government programsRecognized employer## Employment terms optionsEveningMorning## Employment terms optionsDayWeekendOvertime available## Other benefitsFree parking availableLearning/training paid by employer## Support for persons with disabilitiesOffers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilitiesProvides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities## Support for newcomers and refugeesParticipates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugeesRecruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognitionOffers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employeesDoes not require Canadian work experience## Support for youthsOffers on-the-job training tailored to youthOffers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youthProvides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth## Support for VeteransOffers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for VeteransProvides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans## Support for Indigenous peopleOffers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workersProvides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workersFacilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers## Support for mature workersApplies hiring policies that discourage age discriminationProvides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workersOffers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workersOffers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)## Supports for visible minoritiesApplies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employeesProvides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for m