About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Other miscellaneous crop farming. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Odours. Outdoors. Harvest crops. Horticultural field crop. Tree and orchard fruit. Work setting: Rural area. Tasks: Direct agricultural crops clipping activities . Direct farm grooming activities . Implement soil fertility programs. Organize planting, cultivating and crop harvesting activities. Oversee the activities of clearing the fields. Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts. Supervise staff in shoots positioning and seed cutting. Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality. Weeding. Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings. Manage overall operation of farm. Maintain financial and production records. Perform general farm duties. Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers. Supervision: More than 20 people. Staff in various areas of responsibility. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Chemical application certificate or licence. First Aid Certificate. Type of product: Perennials. Type of crops: Apples. Cherries. Equipment and machinery experience: Automated irrigation system. Bulk handling system. Fertilizer applicator. Tractor. Truck. Specialization or experience: Specialized environmental skills and knowledge. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Organized. Team player. Values and ethics. Leadership. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. 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)?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Government programs: Recognized employer. Employment terms options: Evening. Flexible hours. Morning. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: Day. Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes. Workplace information: Hybrid. Health benefits: Health care plan. Financial benefits: Bonus. Gasoline paid. Long term benefits: Maternity and parental benefits. Other benefits: Learning/training paid by employer. On-site amenities. On-site housing options. On-site recreation and activities. Team building opportunities. Transportation provided by employer. Variable or compressed work week. Support for newcomers and refugees: Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees .