LMIA Approved Farm Labourer Jobs – British Columbia

Job Title: Farm Laborer—Harvesting (LMIA Approved)
Company: Jealous Fruits Ltd.
Location: Kelowna, BC & Winfield, BC
Pay: $17.48 to $21.00 per hour
Terms of Employment: Seasonal employment, full-time
Shift/Schedule: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Flexible Hours, Early Morning, Morning
Vacancies: 50 vacancies

Jealous Fruits Ltd. is seeking hardworking and dedicated individuals to join our team as Farm Laborers for the upcoming harvesting season. If you enjoy working outdoors and being part of a dynamic agricultural team, this is a great opportunity for you. No prior experience is required, as training will be provided. This position is LMIA-approved, making it accessible to both local and foreign applicants.

Responsibilities

• Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
• Pick row and orchard crops
• Plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops
• Manually remove all suckers and water sprouts
• Tie and secure plants
• Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
• Clean work area
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops

Requirements

• Languages: English
• Education: No degree, certificate, or diploma required
• Experience: No experience required; training will be provided

Work Site Environment

• Fruit and vegetable combination farming
• Outdoors
• Wet/damp conditions
• Dusty environments
• Exposure to hot and noisy conditions
• Cold/refrigerated areas
• Work at various locations

Experience and Specialization

• Type of Crops: Apples, Cherries
• Equipment and Machinery Experience: Farm truck

Additional Information
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding work
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload and overtime required
• Combination of sitting, standing, and walking
• Walking frequently
• Weight handling: Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

• Financial Benefits
• Piece work payment structure available

Work Environment

• Physically demanding work with exposure to changing weather conditions
• Fast-paced and repetitive tasks with tight deadlines
• Opportunities for seasonal and full-time employment
• Work on various types of farms, including orchards and vegetable farms
• Collaboration with diverse teams in agricultural settings

Skills and Knowledge Needed

• Ability to follow instructions and work efficiently
• Physical stamina to handle prolonged standing, bending, and lifting
• Basic understanding of farming tools and machinery (training provided)
• Attention to detail in harvesting and plant maintenance
• Adaptability to different farming techniques and conditions

Education and Certification Requirements Needed

• No formal education required
• On-the-job training provided
• Optional certification in agricultural safety and equipment operation is an asset

Join Jealous Fruits Ltd. and be a part of an exciting harvesting season in Canada!

Who Can Apply?

• Canadian citizens, permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• Candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit

How to Apply
Online: Apply on the company’s website.

Source: Job Bank (www.jobbank.gc.ca)