Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
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Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for crop growth and development
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Coordinate planting and cultivating activities
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Develop a hoeing strategy for crops
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Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals
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Direct agricultural crops clipping activities
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Direct agricultural crops deleafing activities
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Direct farm grooming activities
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Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
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Follow sustainable soy farming practices such as crop rotation, reduced-till or no-till, water and nutrient management, precision farming technology and cover crops
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Greenhouse cleaning
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Handling animals
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Harvest seedlings
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Implement sustainable gardening trends such as permaculture practices
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Level earth to fine grade specifications
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Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes
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Manage feed inventory activities
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Mixing fertilizer
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Monitoring animal health
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Organize planting, cultivating and crop harvesting activities
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Oversee the activities of clearing the fields
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Raise and breed livestock and poultry
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Shear and shape trees and plants with knife
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Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
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Manage overall operation of farm
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Purchase machinery, livestock, seed, feed and other supplies
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Determine the amount and kinds of crops to be grown and livestock to be raised
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Maintain financial and production records
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Perform general farm duties
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Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
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Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
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Administer first aid in emergency situations
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Disability benefits
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Health care plan
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Paramedical services coverage
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Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
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As per collective agreement
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.