Agriculture Assistant

Title: Agriculture Assistant

Location: Leamington Ontario Canada

The starting hourly wage for this role is $22/hr CAD

Role:
The Agriculture Assistant is responsible for supporting activities of the Heinz Seed breeding program located in Leamington Ontario including but not limited to seeding transplanting plot upkeep field sampling/data collection seed harvesting hybrid crossing and other seasonal and general duties in the Leamington winter greenhouse.

Responsibilities:

• Perform greenhouse crop upkeep task including pruning clipping and tying up of plants.

• Assist in tomato hybrid crossing in the greenhouse and field

• Assist in seasonal operational tasks such as seeding transplanting weed control picking tomatoes for testing and seed data collection.

• Assist in special projects as needed

Qualifications:

• High school diploma

• Agriculture experience is an asset

• Computer skills including a knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Ability to analyze solve problems organize communicate effectively perform duties as requested and work as a team are required in this position.

• Possess an extreme level of detail and accuracy

• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time under different weather conditions.

• Must have valid drivers license (full license)

• Legally eligible to work in Canada

This description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job. Responsibilities tasks and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined and other duties may be assigned.