farm worker, fruit
Posted on August 28, 2026 by Employer details One Five Six Nine Three Four Seven
Job details
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Fruit and vegetable combination farming. At heights. Wet/damp. Odours. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Cold/refrigerated. All weather conditions. Work setting: Rural area. Various locations. Tasks: Apply fertilizers. Apply the technique of hoeing between the row. Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas. Cultivate on vertical farming system. Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.. Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts. Tie and secure plants. Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality. Weeding. Write daily basic progress reports. Clean work area. Fertilize and spray crops. Harvest crops. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry. Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market. Type of crops: Apples. Equipment and machinery experience: Tractor. Fertilizer applicator. Sprayer or duster. Hand tools. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Own transportation. Public transportation is not available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Work under pressure. Handling heavy loads. Tight deadlines. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Sound discrimination. Sitting. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Walking. Weight handling: More than 45 kg (100 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Flexibility. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Quick learner. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend.- Location Collingwood, ONL9Y 3Y9
- Work location On site
- Salary$17.95HOUR hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
- Terms of employment Seasonal employmentFull time
- Day, Weekend
- Starts as early as 2027-02-24
- vacancies 9 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3659208
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Fruit and vegetable combination farming
- At heights
- Wet/damp
- Odours
- Dusty
- Hot
- Noisy
- Cold/refrigerated
- All weather conditions
Work setting
- Rural area
- Various locations
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Apply fertilizers
- Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
- Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
- Cultivate on vertical farming system
- Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
- Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
- Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
- Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
- Tie and secure plants
- Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
- Weeding
- Write daily basic progress reports
- Clean work area
- Fertilize and spray crops
- Harvest crops
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
- Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
- Apples
Equipment and machinery experience
- Tractor
- Fertilizer applicator
- Sprayer or duster
- Hand tools
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Own transportation
- Public transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Work under pressure
- Handling heavy loads
- Tight deadlines
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Sound discrimination
- Sitting
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Walking
Weight handling
- More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Quick learner
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-09-18
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