Are you in UK and dreaming of working in Canada this summer?

As part of the International Experience Canada (IEC) program
Field Attendants – Peat harvesting sites in Manitoba (Canada)
We are looking for Field Attendants this summer to carry out a variety of tasks related to peat harvesting. Your attention to detail and reliability will be major assets, recognized and appreciated by your supervisor. Thanks to you, Berger will reach its harvesting goals, and maybe even break records!

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Operate a large vacuum machine to harvest peat, towed by a tractor;
• Use different types of harrows to prepare peat fields
• Collect roots and wood debris using a root harrow
• Stack collected material into a trailer, then unload it at designated field sites.

See the job in action : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aha3uJYx4E

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Between 18 and 35 years old;
• Must be pre-registered for the IEC Working Holiday program:
◦ https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/eligibility.html?selection=au-wh#selection
• Tractor driving experience is an asset;
• Autonomous, responsible, detail-oriented, and alert;
• Team player who also enjoys working independently;
• Physically fit: able to lift up to 30 kg and walk long distances in peat fields;
• Available for overtime and weekend work.

BENEFITS:
• Partial or full support with administrative procedures;
• Employer-provided housing;
• Friendly, flexible, and people-centered work environment;
• Competitive pay in Canadian dollars;
• Annual vacation and personal days;
• Group RRSP and health benefits;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Seasonal employment;
• 40+ hours/week – We harvest when the sun shines!
• Day and evening shifts (weather dependant);
• Option to bank overtime hours.

ABOUT US : At Berger, we have been developing and marketing the best horticultural mixes for growing flowers, berries, market garden products in greenhouses and much more for more than 60 seasons. At Berger, you feel at home. It’s much more than a company: it’s a culture, a team, a stimulating and enriching living environment! To find out more about the company : https://www.berger.ca/en/about/

Berger voluntarily subscribes to an equal access to employment program (PAÉE). Applications from women, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, Indigenous people and people with disabilities are encouraged.

The use of masculine gender has been adopted to facilitate reading and has no discriminatory intention.
The salary displayed does not necessarily correspond to the salary range established for this position. We will recognize your skills and experience upon hiring by offering you competitive compensation as well as several other benefits.

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