Full-Time
Seed Farmer
Posted on Nov 27
August's Harvest Inc
Gads Hill, ON
Personal Suitability
Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Judgement
Work Location Information Rural area; Staff accommodation available
Ability to Supervise
1 to 2 people; More than 20 people; Staff in various areas of responsibility; 3-4 people; 5-10 people; 11-15 people; 16-20 people
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Tight deadlines
Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation; Valid driver's licence
Type of Crops Garlic; Ginger; Onions; Greenhouse vegetables
Type of Farm Operations
Harvest crops; Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato)
Work Setting Greenhouse; Field location
Equipment and Machinery Experience
Tractor; Sprayer or duster; Planting equipment; Harvesters; Fertilizer applicator
Specific Skills
Purchase machinery, livestock, seed, feed and other supplies; Perform general farm duties; Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings; Maintain financial and production records; Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers; Organize and co-ordinate planting, cultivating and crop harvesting activities; raising and breeding of livestock and poultry; Determine the amount and kinds of crops to be grown and livestock to be raised
Experience 2 years to less than 3 years
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.) Chemical application certificate or licence
Education
Other trades certificate or diplomaor equivalent experience
Languages English
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