Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Farm Worker to join our team at Eversource Calgary. This position involves hands-on work in our vegetable fields, contributing to the planting, maintenance, and harvesting processes. Your efforts will be vital in helping us achieve our mission of delivering fresh produce to our community.

Responsibilities

Apply fertilizers
Clean the crops
Clear fields of wood and stones
Cut agricultural crops
Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
Greenhouse cleaning
Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
Hand harvesting vegetables
Level earth to fine grade specifications
Pack fruits and vegetables
Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
Weeding
Fertilize and spray crops
Harvest crops
Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry
Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
Requirements

5 years or more Experience with the crops of

Bell peppers
Cucumbers
Garlic
Melons
Tomatoes
Zucchinis
Potatoes
Vegetables
Equipment and machinery experience of

Tractor
Planting equipment
Welding
Work conditions and physical capabilities

Ability to work independently
Fast-paced environment
Repetitive tasks
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Hand-eye co-ordination
Ability to distinguish between colours
Attention to detail
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Overtime required
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Walking
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 48 per week

Additional pay:


Bonus pay
Overtime pay
Benefits:


Extended health care
On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:


French not required
Schedule:


8 hour shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Morning shift
Overtime
Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-06-25
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