Agriculture Assistant

Job Description

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.

Benefits : Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare protection and savingfor the future we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familys needs. Coveragefor benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing : We offer events resources and learning opportunities that inspire aphysical social emotional and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Youll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role country region union status and other employment status factors for example :

Physical - Medical Prescription Drug Dental Vision Screenings / Assessments

Social - Paid Time Off Company Holidays Leave of Absence Recognition Training

Emotional Employee Family Assistance Program Wellbeing Programs Family Support Programs

Financial -Savings / PensionLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability Discounted Perks

Location(s)

Leamington

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups / Women / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.

Required Experience :

Junior IC

Key Skills

GIS,Engineering,Engineering Practices,Data Collection,Irrigation Systems,Agriculture,CAD,GPS,Water Quality,Biology,Nursery,Emergency maitenance,Technical Assistance,Watetr conservation,Agricultural Equipment

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1