About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Fruit and vegetable combination farming. Hay farming. Other miscellaneous animal farming. Cold/refrigerated. Livestock. All weather conditions. Dirty. Work setting: Rural area. Staff accommodation available. Tasks: Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas. Clear fields of wood and stones. Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses. Greenhouse cleaning. Level earth to fine grade specifications. Mixing fertilizer. Monitoring animal health. Organize tasks to accomplish the work. Perform animal grooming activities . Perform livestock feeding. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Weeding. Fertilize and spray crops. Harvest crops. Feed and tend animals. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting. Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens. Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry. Perform general farm duties. Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops. Equipment and machinery experience: Automated irrigation system. Automated manure handling or storage system. Feeding and watering system. Fertilizer applicator. Sprayer or duster. Farm truck. Forage equipment. Haying equipment. Lift truck. Manure spreader. Planting equipment. Tillage equipment. Skidsteer. Hand tools. Area of specialization: Agricultural crop service. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Handling heavy loads. Large workload. Own tools/equipment: Safety equipment/gear. Steel-toed safety boots. Gloves. Personal suitability: Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Organized. Team player. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Judgement. Reliability. Quick learner. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 5 years or more. Other benefits: On-site housing options.