Job Description

Duree de l'emploi: Saisonnier Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 60 to 140 hours bi-weekly Education: Experience:

Education

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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Work site environment

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Floriculture production Outdoors Wet/damp Hot Cold/refrigerated Harvest crops Dangerous Noisy Dusty Other miscellaneous crop farming

Work setting

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Rural area Remote location Relocation costs not covered by employer Willing to relocate Staff accommodation available

Tasks

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Budding trees Clean the crops Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination Cut horticultural crops Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots Greenhouse cleaning Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions Hand harvesting vegetables Harvest seedlings Level earth to fine grade specifications Mixing fertilizer Operate climate controls Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts Seed cutting Shear Christmas trees Tie and secure plants Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality Weeding Write daily basic progress reports Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants Mix and prepare soils Plant bulbs and seeds Pot and re-pot plants Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings Apply fertilizers Report signs of insect or disease damage Assist in grafting activities Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens Clean work area Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment Fertilize and spray crops Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry Apply the technique of hoeing between the row Soil fertility programs Clear fields of wood and stones Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.

Type of product

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Coniferous trees Deciduous trees Native plants Perennials Bedding plants Berry bushes Christmas trees Fruit trees Mushrooms Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges Seasonal plants Vegetables

Equipment and machinery experience

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Chain saw Christmas tree cutting machine or equipment Forklift Garden tractors Irrigation pumps and equipment Mechanical cultivator Mechanical seeder Mechanical sprayer Light trucks Tractor Tillage equipment Sprayer or duster Seed drill Planting equipment Farm truck Fertilizer applicator Feeding and watering system

Specialization or experience

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Green economy sector

Area of specialization

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Permaculture

Transportation/travel information

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Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Large workload Attention to detail Hand-eye co-ordination Work under pressure Walking Tight deadlines

Weight handling

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Up to 45 kg (100 lbs) More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

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Steel-toed safety boots Gloves

Personal suitability

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Efficient interpersonal skills Reliability Team player Flexibility Judgement Organized

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you have experience working in this field?

Government programs

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Recognized employer

Experience

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Will train

Green job

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Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Other benefits

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Free parking available On-site housing options Parking available

Support for persons with disabilities

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Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)

Support for newcomers and refugees

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Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

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Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Veterans

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Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for mature workers

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Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)

Supports for visible minorities

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* Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)