Farm Assistant

NutriAg's research farm is currently looking for an Assistant to the Farm Manager to help out on our farm. You'll work with our experienced Property Manager to keep our research farm running smoothly in Caledon, ON.

**We are looking for the following skills**:

- Must know how to use and look after farm equipment like tractors and small diggers (at least 2 years of experience)
- Are good with a chainsaw and can cut down trees, trim them, and keep hiking trails neat
- Can do basic carpentry and fix things around the farm
- Know about gardening, landscaping, and making hard surfaces like paths
- Assisting with field trials and data collection, including planting, harvesting, measuring various growth parameters, and pruning/maintaining/monitoring farm, orchard, and vineyard crop systems
- Handling irrigation
- Mowing grass and weeding
- Spraying pesticides and fertilizers as required
- Operate tractors and other farm vehicles
- General farm labour
- Ability to safely use gardening tools, tractors and machinery
- Landscaping tasks as required
- Enjoys working with others and finishes tasks they are given
- Is hardworking and can motivate themselves
- G-Class driver’s license a must

**But it's not just about skills. We also want someone who**:

- Cares about nature and farming sustainably
- Is organized and can be trusted
- Is physically fit and knows what they're doing
- Doesn't mind working outside, no matter the weather
- Can legally work in Canada

**Job Environment**:

- Outdoors and exposed to various elements of weather, including rain, snow, cold, and hot, humid days
- Capable of lifting 25kgs repeatedly
- Capable of working low to the ground for long periods when needed
- Will be working within a Research and Development scope, with exposure to plant and soil science projects

**What we provide**:

- Full time (until the end of October)-(40 hours a week) Monday-Friday
- Competitive pay per hour, depending on experience

Please send us your resume and letter telling us why you are right for the job.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Expected hours: No more than 40.00 per week

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Caledon, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Working at a farm: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person