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Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Floriculture production. Outdoors. At heights. Confined spaces. Wet/damp. Odours. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Non-smoking. Work setting: Rural area. Remote location. Various locations. Staff accommodation provided. Willing to relocate. Repair and maintenance services. Level of expertise: Maintenance and repair. Tasks: Budding trees. Clean the crops. Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas. Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination. Cultivate on vertical farming system. Cut agricultural seed according to farm standards. Cut horticultural crops. Deleaf agricultural crops to accelerate ripening . Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots. Greenhouse cleaning. Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions. Hand harvesting vegetables. Harvest seedlings. Level earth to fine grade specifications. Operate climate controls. Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts. Seed cutting. Tie and secure plants. Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality. Weeding. Write daily basic progress reports. Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants. Mix and prepare soils. Plant bulbs and seeds. Pot and re-pot plants. Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings. Report signs of insect or disease damage. Assist in grafting activities. Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Clean work area. Repair and maintain equipment. Perform general farm duties. Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting. Handling animals. Apply the technique of hoeing between the row. Type of product: Coniferous trees. Deciduous trees. Native plants. Perennials. Bedding plants. Berry bushes. Fruit trees. Mushrooms. Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges. Seasonal plants. Tropical plants. Vegetables. Computer and technology knowledge: Computer programming. Type of crops: Artisanal crops. Asparagus. Bell peppers. Cabbage. Carrots. Cauliflowers. Cucumbers. Garlic. Ginger. Greenhouse tomatoes. Greenhouse vegetables. Herbs. Melons. Onions. Seed corn. Soybeans. Sweet corn. Tomatoes. Zucchinis. Microgreens. Equipment and machinery experience: Chain saw. Forklift. Garden tractors. Irrigation pumps and equipment. Mechanical sprayer. Light trucks. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Drive manual transmission vehicle. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Large workload. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs). More than 45 kg (100 lbs). Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. On call. Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Other benefits: On-site housing options. Support for newcomers and refugees: Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.). Support for youths: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.