Field Horticulture Assistant — Part-Time

McGill University; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University’s Macdonald Campus Farm/Horticulture Centre is hiring a Field Operations Assistant-2 for part-time work in Montreal. Responsibilities include general farm duties such as soil preparation, seeding, transplanting, pruning, hoeing, and some tractor operation, plus harvesting produce and assisting with sales at the campus Mac Market counter.

The role requires a High School Diploma with minimal or no related experience; English proficiency is required, and a valid driver’s license

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Minimal or No Related Experience

Responsibilities

• Land preparation, rock picking, seeding, transplanting, pruning, hoeing
• Some tractor work
• Harvesting fruits and vegetables
• Sales at Mac Market counter
• Data collection from research plots
• Other duties assigned by the Chief Horticulture Technician

Skills

Driver’s license

Horticulture knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

McGill University’s Macdonald Campus Farm/Horticulture Centre is hiring a Field Operations Assistant-2 for part-time work in Montreal. Responsibilities include general farm duties such as soil preparation, seeding, transplanting, pruning, hoeing, and some tractor operation, plus harvesting produce and assisting with sales at the campus Mac Market counter.

The role requires a High School Diploma with minimal or no related experience; English proficiency is required, and a valid driver’s license