Field Operations Assistant-2

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

## Field Operations Assistant-2Apply: Horticulture Service: Part time: Posted Today: End Date: September 19, 2026 (4 days left to apply): JR0000080523**Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply.****If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).****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 assetDriver’s license 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:**15 (Part time)**Position Start Date:**2026-09-16**Position End Date:**2026-11-14**Deadline to Apply:**2026-09-18**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].***