RETURN TO JOB BOARDFarm and Ranch Managers
- Posted by: FarmForest Research Inc.
- Closing Date: N/A
- Start Date: Apr 1, 2024
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City:
ELGIN
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Rate of Pay:
Hourly
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Rate of Pay Amount / Range:
20.00-25.00
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Positions Available:
3
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Type:
Full Time
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Duration:
Seasonal
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Avg. Hours/Week:
35.00+
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Schedule:
Days, Weekends
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Education:
High School, College, University
- The job entails the precise planting of diverse crops from field crops such as wheat, corn, soybean, field bean and peas, to vegetable crops such as tomatoes, peppers, cruciferous crops (broccoli) and many more.
- The planning and staking of the trials with appropriate mapping will be done.
- Candidates will learn how to do applications of various treatments and assess plots during the summer and will be responsible for collecting and entering data into computers. Occasional work in the research greenhouse will be done with air seeders and horticultural training will be given.
- An eye for detail is needed in all aspects of this job.
- Due to the high number of research trials often carried out, extended days will be expected during the busy periods (usually spring) as well as occasional work on weekends.
- Since we are very weather dependent, we often have to work odd hours to get things done. Numerate and able to work outside for prolonged periods of time is essential.
- A current driver’s license and knowledge of operating farm equipment would be welcome.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Submit resume through email: info@farmforest.com
Perks & Benefits
- Bonus program
- Great pay
- Career planning and development
- Professional association meeting, conference or seminar expense
- On the job training
- Additional training available
- Training opportunities
- Team building courses
- Professional development
- Team building activities or trips
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
- Free safety equipment
- Subsidized safety equipment
- Allowance for mental health
- Condominium, hotel, camping or recreational areas for employees to use
- Free parking (car or bicycle)
- Commute allowance
- Free drinks such as pop, coffee, tea, juice, and espresso
- Company swag
- Free coffee
- Flexible work hours
- Terrific work environment
- Flexible work environment
- Casual dress code
ABOUT THE COMPANY
FarmForest Research Inc. is a contract research company serving the international and Canadian agricultural community. We have an academic and pragmatic approach which differentiates us from other research organizations. In Canada we have helped develop solutions that are both sustainable and safe for both farmers and consumers. We are recognized experts in the field of bio-solutions for crop production and crop protection. We serve many Canadian customers from all areas of Canada, but carry out all of our research at our facilities and farms in Ontario. We carry out complex fundamental crop trials to test the efficiency of new crop protection and production products in the Ottawa Valley and have just purchased a new research farm near Elgin to augment our 8000 sq ft research greenhouse located near Westport, Ontario. With the increase by consumers for organic and sustainable food we have increased our capacity to carry out research on organic farming systems and technologies. We pride ourself on developing new technologies to ensure a safe supply of food to Canadians.