Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills

Budding trees; Clipping; Deleafing; Fruit trees training; Harvesting seedlings; Mixing fertilizer; Suckering; Tying; Weeding; Seed cutting; Greenhouse cleaning

Personal Suitability Team player; Organized

Specialized Livestock Workers Specific Skills

Recognize and treat certain livestock health problems; Formulate feeding program; Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs; Maintain livestock performance records; Calving; Feed inventory; Handling animals; Processing pig litters; Weaning

Farm Supervisors Specific Skills

Maintain quality control and production records; Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs; Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations; Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed

Work Location Information Rural area; Staff accommodation available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Large workload; Tight deadlines; Overtime required

Transportation/Travel Information Valid driver's licence

Work Site Environment Outdoors; Noisy; Odours; Dusty; Hot

Type of Crops

Apples; Cabbage; Cucumbers; Asparagus; Bell peppers; Blueberries; Field berries; Garlic; Herbs; Onions; Cauliflowers; Strawberries; Sweet corn; Tomatoes; Worms; Zucchinis; Artisanal crops; Raspberries; Seed corn; Carrots

Type of Farm Operations

Livestock; Fruit and vegetable combination farming; Organic farming

Area of Specialization

Swine; Poultry; Beef cattle; Pork; Cattle breeding

Additional Skills

Perform general farm duties; Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment; Maintain work records and logs

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Tractor; Sprayer or duster; Egg gathering system; Feeding and watering system

Specific Skills - Field Crops Hoeing crops; Vegetable culling

Specific Skills Monitoring animal health

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English