Blueberry Farm Worker – NOC 85101

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Blueberry Farm Worker – NOC 85101 Employer: A Narang Farm Ltd. Location: Abbotsford, British Columbia Position: Blueberry Farm Worker / General Farm Worker – Harvesting NOC: 85101 – Harvesting Labourers Number of Vacancies: 3 Employment Type: Full-time, year-round Hours: 35–40 hours per week Wage: $18.50 per hour Language of Work: Not Applicable Education: No formal education required Experience: No experience required; on-the-job training will be provided Job Duties A Narang Farm Ltd. is seeking three full-time Blueberry Farm Workers to work on our approximately 40-acre blueberry farm in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The successful candidates will perform some or all of the following duties: • Prune blueberry plants using hand tools and pneumatic pruning shears. • Rake, plant, thin shoots and remove leaves as required. • Plant, fertilize, cultivate, irrigate and harvest blueberry crops. • Set up, monitor and maintain irrigation and water lines. • Operate and maintain farm machinery, equipment and small tools. • Assist with spraying and other crop-care activities in accordance with applicable safety requirements. • Monitor crops and identify signs of disease, pests or other health problems. • Examine harvested produce for quality and readiness for market. • Assist with preparing, sorting and handling produce for market. • Perform general farm maintenance and other related duties as required. • Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding agricultural work. Employment Requirements • No formal education is required. • Previous farm or agricultural experience is an asset but is not required. • On-the-job training will be provided. Benefits and Other Terms • Full-time employment of 35–40 hours per week. • Employer-provided accommodation is available at a farm property. • Employer will provide or arrange transportation where required in accordance with applicable Temporary Foreign Worker Program requirements. • Employer will provide required workplace safety coverage and any required private emergency medical insurance during periods when the worker is not covered by the applicable provincial health-care system. Work Environment This is an outdoor agricultural position. The work is physically demanding and may involve prolonged standing, walking, bending, crouching, repetitive movements, lifting and working in hot, cold, wet or other changing weather conditions. Workers may be required to work at different locations within the farm. Who Can Apply Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given first consideration. Students, Indigenous persons, youth, newcomers to Canada, members of visible minority groups and other qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada if applying as a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or temporary resident. How to Apply Please send your resume by email to: NARANGABBYFARM@GMAIL.COM Contact: Aman Narang Telephone: 778-669-0436 Please include “Blueberry Farm Worker – NOC 85101” in the subject line of your email.