Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills

Harvesting seedlings; Mixing fertilizer; Tying; Weeding; Seed cutting

Personal Suitability

Team player; Excellent oral communication; Organized

Farm Supervisors Specific Skills

Maintain quality control and production records; Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers; Develop work schedules and establish procedures; 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

Agricultural Service Contractors Specific Skills

Negotiate with clients for provision of services; Maintain financial and production records; Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting; Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures; Soil fertility programs

Work Location Information Rural area

Ability to Supervise 3-4 people

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

Work Site Environment Outdoors; Odours; Dusty

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots; Gloves

Type of Farm Operations

Fruit and vegetable combination farming; Organic farming

Area of Specialization Agricultural crop service

Additional Skills

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

Equipment and Machinery Experience Vegetable or fruit harvester; Tractor; Harvesters

Specific Skills - Field Crops Vegetable culling

Experience 7 months to less than 1 year

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Languages English