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hydroponics labourer
Posted on December 01, 2024 by Employer details AgriTech North
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Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: At heights. Confined spaces. Wet/damp. Odours. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Non-smoking. Work setting: Rural area. Relocation costs covered by employer. Tasks: Clean the crops. Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination. Cultivate on vertical farming system. 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. Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes. Mixing fertilizer. Operate climate controls. Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts. Seed cutting. Tie and secure plants. Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality. Write daily basic progress reports. Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants. 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. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Clean work area. Type of product: Hydroponic horticultural products. Vegetables. Type of crops: Greenhouse tomatoes. Greenhouse vegetables. Herbs. Microgreens. Equipment and machinery experience: Irrigation pumps and equipment. Light trucks. Specialization or experience: Green economy sector. Specialized environmental skills and knowledge. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Travel expenses paid by employer. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?. What is the highest level of study you have completed?. Experience: Will train. Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Mileage paid. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Team building opportunities.- LocationDryden, ON
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$18.00 to $22.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day, Evening, Weekend, Overtime, Morning
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 2 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3168963
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
Will train
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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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.
Work site environment
- At heights
- Confined spaces
- Wet/damp
- Odours
- Hot
- Cold/refrigerated
- Non-smoking
Work setting
- Rural area
- Relocation costs covered by employer
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Clean the crops
- Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination
- Cultivate on vertical farming system
- 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
- Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes
- Mixing fertilizer
- Operate climate controls
- Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
- Seed cutting
- Tie and secure plants
- Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
- Write daily basic progress reports
- Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
- 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
- Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
- Clean work area
Experience and specialization
Type of product
- Hydroponic horticultural products
- Vegetables
Type of crops
- Greenhouse tomatoes
- Greenhouse vegetables
- Herbs
- Microgreens
Equipment and machinery experience
- Irrigation pumps and equipment
- Light trucks
Specialization or experience
- Green economy sector
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Mileage paid
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
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