Lawn Care Maintenance (Summer, Temporary-May-Sept, Ft)

Able to work full-time between May till September (end of August).

Able to work weekends (rotation).

Experienced working in the garden (e.g., planting, mowing, seeding, watering).

Experienced using farm equipment.

Valid driver’s license.

If your answer is “yes” to all those questions, then we want to speak with YOU!

Who are we?

Burnbrae Farms is a 6TH generation Canadian family-owned company that is operated today by the 4th generation of the Hudson family. We are proud to be one of Canada's leading egg processors with farms, grading stations and processing operations across the country.

Today, Burnbrae has grown into the leading egg processor in Canada, with an attractive consumer brand and value-added products that include Egg Creations!, Simple Egg Whites, EGG Bakes!, EGG Bites! and EGGS2go!. We partner with 400 local egg farmers across the country and we operate in five provinces; including British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec and Ontario with 6 farms, 2 distribution centres, 8 grading stations, 3 processing plants grading, boiling, cooking and shipping eggs across Canada. With a bright future and ambitious plans, the company continues to grow nation-wide and currently employs over 1700 passionate, dedicated employees.

Lawn Care Maintenance (Summer, Temporary-May-Sept, FT)

· Reports to: Farm Manager

· Term: Summer, Temporary (May-Sept), Full-Time

· Address: 3356 27, Lyn, ON K0E 1M0

· Pay Rate: $16.29ph (under 18 yrs. Old); $19.35ph (18+)

· Shift:

· 8-hour day shift, with a schedule that can be different from week to week based on the requirements of the farm

· Rotation: Yes. Rotating weekend and holiday schedule.

We are hiring Student Lawn Care positions for our farm in Lyn, Ontario. You will be part of our farm team, where we pride ourselves on our friendly, relaxed, and collaborative work culture. This role will suit individuals who like to be active, who like variety in their tasks, where no two days are the same, and who believe in always learning and striving for continuous improvement.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

· General gardening work including planting, weeding, watering at multiple sites seasonally.

· Specific gardening work: planting trees, reforestation / mowing

· Safely use farm equipment.

· Follow farm protocols and programs (workplace safety, security, animal welfare, food safety, on-farm biosecurity)

· Follow existing farm practices to meet and exceed internal and external audit standards.

· Must have valid driver’s license.

· Other odd jobs

Work environment:

· Barn environments that can be noisy, odorous, hot, humid, and dusty

· Physical activity in a farm environment, like pushing and pulling, crouching, bending, reaching, as well as some climbing and working at heights.

· Occasional repetitive lifting of objects of 10-25 pounds

Qualifications:

· Previous lawn maintenance experience an asset.

· Able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a team.

· Demonstrates positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.

· Demonstrates some observation, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.

· Communication skills

· Able to perform physical tasks that require strength, coordination, and dexterity. Able to occasionally lift 10-25 lbs repetitively.

· Able to show up to work on time and ready to work. Must have flexibility in scheduling. Willing to work until the task is complete, which can require longer hours from time to time.

· Able to execute all tasks in a safe manner.

· On the job training will be provided.

**Burnbrae Farms welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process. Should you require accommodation during any part of the selection process please let the recruiter know.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Salary: $16.29-$19.35 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Application question(s):

• Able to work full-time between May till September (end of August)? Yes or No?
• Able to work weekends (rotation)? Yes or No?
• Experienced working in the garden (e.g., planting, mowing, seeding, watering)? Yes or No?
• Experienced using farm equipment? Yes or No?
• Valid driver’s license? Yes or No?

Work Location: In person