Located in the Fraser Valley, Miracle Springs Inc. (MSI) is BC’s largest land-based Rainbow Trout and Arctic Charr producer. MSI is looking for a full time, permanent General Farm Labourer to join our team.

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in landscaping, construction, site maintenance, working outdoors or other farm work.

Main duties

Farm Maintenance Technician will perform some or all of the following duties:

· Operate farm machinery, such as a ride on lawn mower, weed eater and brush cutter, in a safe manner;

· Perform yard maintenance, including mowing the lawn, weed and brush removal;

· Perform rodent control;

· Snow removal;

· Salting of walkways during low temperature events;

· Power (pressure) wash pipes, tanks, filters and other farm buildings and equipment;

· Collect and empty trash;

· Load and operate the farm composter;

· Assist with site organisation, moving equipment and equipment storage;

· Assist with farm construction and installation projects;

· Assist with farm chores;

· Assist with animal husbandry chores, when required.

General Expectations

· Positive attitude;

· The ability to work well in a team setting;

· Be a hard worker;

· Be flexible – aquaculture and farming is not a 9 to 5 kind of job;

· Organized with the ability to prioritize tasks;

· Good problem-solving and communication skills;

· Ability to follow instructions

· Ability to hold yourself accountable in your actions and behaviours;

· Attention to detail;

· Demonstrate initiative, and;

· Work well with minimal supervision.

Requirements

· Must be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or in possession of a valid work permit and legally eligible to work in Canada;

· Ability to lift 50 lbs/22 kg

Details

· Hours of work are generally 730 am – 415 pm, however, some weekend, extended hours, split shifts or overnight coverage may be required. As we are located in a remote area, you must have your own reliable transportation;

· The vast majority of work occurs outdoors in all weather conditions including rain, snow and cold;

· Please reply along with a cover letter and resume, both in PDF form. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only candidates that meet the above criteria will be considered. No phone calls or site visits please.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.85-$20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Miracle Springs Inc

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