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About the Role:
Reporting to the Supervisor, the Hydroponic Technician will be responsible for completing regular farming, cleaning and maintenance duties in a new, year-round indoor greenhouse producing fresh, local vegetables for the local community. The Technician will be responsible for following instructions and procedures while ensuring we deliver the highest-quality product to our customers.
Priority will be given to members of the First Nation who meet the qualifications and job requirements outlined below.
Candidates do not need experience in a hydroponic or commercial farm. This role will offer on-the-job and formal training opportunities to build your skills and learn the ropes of hydroponic food production. We are simply looking for candidates who are driven, hard-working and are willing to learn quickly. Having a green thumb and a passion for food are of course a welcome bonus!
What Youll Do:
-Farm Operations
-Harvest, clean and package fresh produce.
-Aid in deliveries and/or sales of produce as needed, including for example, providing samples to our customers.
-Complete regular operating tasks in the farm, including seeding, transplanting and regular cleaning and maintenance, as instructed.
-Always follow standard operating procedures and the training you have been provided, including abiding by all safety and good agricultural practices
-As you become more familiar with the technology, you may be asked to aid in identifying or troubleshooting issues that may arise, including of a mechanical or horticultural nature
-Promote the food production and good eating habits by setting up booths at different functions that may include but not limited to: [list possible health promotion outlets. Examples: the mall, the schools, community hall].
-Participate in training, including training on the technology, food safety and general worker safety. Implement what you have learned in your training in your daily work.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Valid driver's licence
- Public transportation is not available
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not applicable
Specific Skills
- Write daily basic progress reports
- Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- Harvest crops
- Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
- Examine produce for quality and prepare for market
- Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops
Type of Equipment
- Vegetable harvester
- Planting equipment
- Fertilizer equipment
Type of Farm Operations
- Greenhouse
Work Location Information
- Rural community
- Remote location
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
Type of Automated Systems Experience
- Irrigation system
- Environmental control equipment
Work Site Environment
- Confined spaces
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