labourer, fruit farming
With some duties as an orchard worker
Posted on July 27, 2026 by Employer details Killam Orchards
Job details
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. At heights. Work setting: Rural area. Tasks: Pick row and orchard crops. 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. Harvest crops. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Type of crops: Apples. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Own transportation. Public transportation is not available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Quick learner. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: Experience an asset. Other benefits: Learning/training paid by employer.- Location Waterville, NSB0P 1V0
- Work location On site
- Salary$16.75 to $17.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 48 hours per week
- Terms of employment Seasonal employmentFull time
- , 08:00 to 16:30
- Starts as early as 2026-08-04
- Benefits: Other benefits
- vacancies 2 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3631430
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
- Outdoors
- At heights
Work setting
- Rural area
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Pick row and orchard crops
- 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
- Harvest crops
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
- Apples
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Own transportation
- Public transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
- Quick learner
Benefits
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
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
2026-08-17
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