Greenhouse Aide Ahuntsic Greenhouse

Lufa; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Disability programs

TELUS Health Virtual Care

Employee and Family Assistance Program

30% discount on Lufa Farms basket

Job summary

Lufa Farms is seeking a motivated Greenhouse Aide to join our urban farming operations in Canada. No prior experience is required; training will be provided, including First Aid and Jigger certifications.

The role is physically demanding, with daily harvesting, crop work, and maintenance in a hot, humid greenhouse environment. You will assist with crop care, cleaning, and weekend rotations, working closely with Plant Science experts on biocontrol installations.

Qualifications

• Must be physically and mentally able to maintain cruising speed during eight hours of physical labour in a hot and humid environment.
• Ability to work quickly and precisely without making errors.
• Great work ethic, flexibility, and attention to detail.
• Must be comfortable working at heights.

Responsibilities

• Harvesting veggies.
• Doing crop work (such as clipping, twining, deleafing, etc.).
• Participating in crop care and plant maintenance by seeding, transplanting, pruning, and leaf removal.
• Collaborating with Plant Science experts on biocontrol installations and maintenance.
• Keeping the greenhouse and tools clean and organized.
• Participating in the weekend checklist rotation.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Work ethic

Able to work at heights

Job description

At Lufa Farms, we’re on a mission to create a better food system, and with six urban farms (and counting!) producing veg year-round, we’re looking for motivated and hardworking folks to help us with daily operations.

This position doesn’t require previous experience, and full training will be provided, including First Aid certification and jigger certification. Being a Greenhouse Aide is physically demanding - you’ll be getting your hands dirty daily by harvesting veggies, doing crop work, and participating in crop care, among other labour tasks. You’ll thrive in this position if you’re comfortable spending the day working hard in a hot and humid environment.

Responsibilities

• Harvesting veggies;
• Doing crop work (such as clipping, twining, deleafing, etc.);
• Participating in crop care and plant maintenance by performing routine tasks like seeding, transplanting, pruning, and leaf removal - ensuring a plentiful and top-quality yield;
• Collaborating with our Plant Science experts on biocontrol installations and maintenance;
• Keeping the greenhouse and tools clean and organized;
• Participating in the weekend checklist rotation.

Requirements

• Must be physically and mentally able to maintain cruising speed during eight hours of physical labour in a hot and humid environment;
• Ability to work quickly and precisely without making errors;
• Great work ethic, flexibility, and attention to detail;
• Must be comfortable working at heights.

Assets

• Greenhouse experience.

Schedule

• Full Time: 7 am to 3:30 pm (40-45 hours/week);

Benefits & Compensation:

• You’ll be eligible to participate in the firm’s health insurance, dental, and disability programs after completion of the probationary period (paid 50% by the employee and 50% by Lufa Farms);
• Access to TELUS Health Virtual Care (direct contact to health professionals by phone, video, or chat) and the Employee and Family Assistance Program (professional, short-term counselling, covering a broad range of interpersonal issues);
• 30% discount on your Lufa Farms basket.