Greenhouse Aide
Farming Operations - Ville Saint-Laurent Greenhouse
Full-time
Presence: On site
Contract position : No
DescriptionAt Lufa Farms, we’re on a mission to create a better food system, and with six urban farms (and counting!) producing veg year-round, we’re looking for motivated and hardworking folks to help us with daily operations.This position doesn’t require previous experience, and full training will be provided, including First Aid certification and jigger certification. Being a Greenhouse Aide is physically demanding - you’ll be getting your hands dirty daily by harvesting veggies, doing crop work, and participating in crop care, among other labour tasks. You’ll thrive in this position if you’re comfortable spending the day working hard in a hot and humid environment. Responsibilities•Crop work (such as clipping, twining, deleafing, fruit pruning) and other crop/greenhouse related tasks (such as installation of sticky traps);•Collaborating with our Plant Science experts on biocontrol installations and maintenance;•Keeping the tools you use in good condition;•Keeping the greenhouse clean and organized;•Part of weekend checklist rotation;•Carry out all activities as scheduled and/or requested by the Greenhouse Production Manager.Requirements•Must be physically and mentally able to maintain cruising speed during 8 hours of physical labour in a hot and humid environment;•Ability to work quickly and precisely without making errors;•Great work ethic, flexibility, and attention to detail;•Must be comfortable working at heights.Assets•Greenhouse experience.Schedule•Full time: Tuesday to Saturday, 7:00 am to 15:30 pm (35-40 hours per week);Benefits•You’ll be eligible to participate in the firm’s health insurance, dental, and disability programs after completion of the probationary period (paid 50% by the employee and 50% by Lufa Farms);•Access to TELUS Health Virtual Care (direct contact to health professionals by phone, video, or chat) and the Employee and Family Assistance Program (professional, short-term counselling, covering a broad range of interpersonal issues);•30% discount on your Lufa Farms basket.
Farming Operations - Ville Saint-Laurent Greenhouse
Full-time
Presence: On site
Contract position : No
Description
At Lufa Farms, we’re on a mission to create a better food system, and with six urban farms (and counting!) producing veg year-round, we’re looking for motivated and hardworking folks to help us with daily operations.
This position doesn’t require previous experience, and full training will be provided, including First Aid certification and jigger certification. Being a Greenhouse Aide is physically demanding - you’ll be getting your hands dirty daily by harvesting veggies, doing crop work, and participating in crop care, among other labour tasks. You’ll thrive in this position if you’re comfortable spending the day working hard in a hot and humid environment.
Responsibilities
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Crop work (such as clipping, twining, deleafing, fruit pruning) and other crop/greenhouse related tasks (such as installation of sticky traps);
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Collaborating with our Plant Science experts on biocontrol installations and maintenance;
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Keeping the tools you use in good condition;
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Keeping the greenhouse clean and organized;
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Part of weekend checklist rotation;
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Carry out all activities as scheduled and/or requested by the Greenhouse Production Manager.
Requirements
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Must be physically and mentally able to maintain cruising speed during 8 hours of physical labour in a hot and humid environment;
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Ability to work quickly and precisely without making errors;
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Great work ethic, flexibility, and attention to detail;
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Must be comfortable working at heights.
Assets
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Greenhouse experience.
Schedule
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Full time: Tuesday to Saturday, 7:00 am to 15:30 pm (35-40 hours per week);
Benefits
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You’ll be eligible to participate in the firm’s health insurance, dental, and disability programs after completion of the probationary period (paid 50% by the employee and 50% by Lufa Farms);
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Access to TELUS Health Virtual Care (direct contact to health professionals by phone, video, or chat) and the Employee and Family Assistance Program (professional, short-term counselling, covering a broad range of interpersonal issues);
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30% discount on your Lufa Farms basket.
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