Field Operations Assistant

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University seeks a Field Operations Assistant for part-time work at its Macdonald Campus Farm. Responsibilities include various farm tasks, such as seeding and harvesting, with an emphasis on horticultural duties. Applicants need a high school diploma and English communication skills. The position fits within a diverse community committed to equity and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Previous work in horticulture an asset.
• Driver's license an asset.
• Knowledge of English at level #2.

Responsibilities

• General farm duties including land preparation, seeding, and harvesting.
• Data collection from research plots.
• Sales at Mac Market counter and other duties assigned.

Skills

Horticulture experience

Communication in English

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Field Operations Assistant

Apply locations Horticulture Service time type Part time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: June 23, 2025 (3 days left to apply) job requisition id JR0000065532

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Hiring Unit:

Macdonald Campus Farm/Horticulture Centre

Position Summary:

General farm duties including 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 and all other duties assigned by the Chief Horticulture Technician.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:

Previous work in horticulture an asset

Driver’s licence an asset

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #2 on a scale of 0-4.

For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here .

Minimum Education and Experience:

High School Diploma Minimal or No Related Experience

Hourly Salary:

(AMUSE A) $18.00

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:

35 (Part time)

Position Start Date:

2025-06-01

Position End Date:

2025-11-01

Deadline to Apply:

2025-06-22

This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail] .

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