Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: 5 years or more

Work site environment

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Other miscellaneous crop farming Outdoors Horticultural field crop

Work setting

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Rural area

Tasks

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Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas Cultivate on vertical farming system Direct agricultural crops deleafing activities Direct farm grooming activities Greenhouse cleaning Harvest seedlings Implement soil fertility programs Mixing fertilizer Oversee the activities of clearing the fields Shear and shape trees and plants with knife Soil fertility programs Tie and secure plants Weeding Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed Maintain quality control and production records Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment Perform general farm duties Tree removal Plant tree seedlings

Type of product

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Coniferous trees Deciduous trees Native plants

Type of heavy equipment operated

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Bobcats

Equipment and machinery experience

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Automated irrigation system Feeding and watering system Harvesters Tractor

Specialization or experience

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Green economy sector Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

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Agricultural crop service Tree improvement and nurseries

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Physically demanding Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking Large workload

Personal suitability

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Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Organized Team player

Screening questions

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Are you available for the advertised start date? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Green job

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* Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes