Market gardener

Production du plateau coopérative de solidarité

Overview

Languages

French

Education

  • College/CEGEP

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work site environment

  • Fruit and vegetable combination farming
  • Organic farming
  • Outdoors
  • Harvest crops
  • Potato and vegetable
  • Sugar beets

Work setting

  • Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
  • Harvest seedlings
  • Weeding
  • Perform general farm duties
  • Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
  • Supervise staff or team
  • Soil fertility programs
  • Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

  • Asparagus
  • Bell peppers
  • Cabbage
  • Carrots
  • Cauliflowers
  • Cucumbers
  • Garlic
  • Onions
  • Tomatoes
  • Zucchinis

Specialization or experience

  • Green economy sector

Area of specialization

  • Permaculture

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Physically demanding

Personal suitability

  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Punctuality

Benefits

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • On-site housing options
  • Other benefits
  • Parking available
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