Agricultural Assistant

Title: Agriculture Assistant

Location: Leamington, Ontario Canada

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.

Benefits:

• $22.00 CAD Hourly
• Paid holidays

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 driver’s 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 saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for 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 a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll 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/Pension, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability, Discounted Perks

Location(s)

Leamington