Farm labourer
Thiara Farms based in Dundas, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Farm labourer. Thiara Farms specializes in growing a wide range of fruits and vegetables, including strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, tomatoes, peppers, and more. We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices, and all of our produce are grown without the use of pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. With a focus on quality, freshness, and flavor, we have become a popular destination for local consumers and chefs alike. The candidates who will get selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Thiara Farms
Position: Farm labourer
No of Vacancies: 5
Salary: $17.00 to $18.00 hourly (to be negotiated) 35 to 40 hours per week
Employment Type: Permanent employment Full time
Location: 1391 Brock Road Dundas, ON L9H 5E4
Shifts: Day, Weekend, On Call, Flexible Hours, Early Morning, Morning
Work setting: Staff accommodation available, Urban area, Rural area, Remote location, Various locations
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates don’t need standard educational qualifications
Experience: Candidates don’t need experience although having experience is an asset
Equipment and machinery experience:Â Farm truck, Loader, Planting equipment, Tractor
Automated systems experience:Â Automated irrigation system, Automated environmental control equipment, Feeding and watering system, Storage and silage system
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, be physically demanding, and a repetitive tasker
- The candidates should be able to work with attention to detail
- The candidates should be able to work in tight deadlines
- The candidates should be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, crouch, and kneel for extended periods
- The candidates should be willing to for overtime
- The candidates should be able to handle weight Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- The candidates should be able to handle Hand-eye co-ordination, distinguish between colours
- The candidates should be able to handle heavy loads
- The candidates should be able to work in odours, fruit and vegetable combination farming, and other vegetables and melon farming (except potato)
Other Requirements:
- The candidate should be organized, judgmental, and be able to work as a team player
Candidate Status:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary foreign workers of Canada are eligible for this position.
- International Candidates who don’t have a valid Canadian work permit also can apply
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to do cleaning crops, greenhouse cleaning, hand harvesting vegetables
- The candidates should be able to do harvesting seedlings, hoeing crops
- The candidates should be able to plant, cultivate and irrigate crops, stone and/or wood picking
- The candidates should be able to do vegetable culling, vertical farming system
- The candidates should be able to do weeding, harvest crops, operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, write daily basic progress reports
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
By email
[email protected]
By mail
1391 Brock Road
Hamilton, ON
L9H 5E4
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected, and conducted for further procedures directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!