Job Title: Crop Care Technician (Field Production)
Location: Milton, Ontario
Job Type: Seasonal
Students are encouraged to apply!
About Us
Amici Growers is a commercial outdoor farming operation specializing in high-quality strawberry production along with other field-grown crops. We are committed to sustainable farming practices, precision crop management, and delivering premium produce to market.
Position Summary
We are seeking a reliable Crop Care Technician to support our outdoor field production team. This hands-on role focuses on plant health, pest and disease monitoring, irrigation support, and overall crop maintenance to help maximize yield and quality throughout the growing season.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform regular field scouting for pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies
- Assist with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) implementation
- Monitor and support drip irrigation and fertigation systems
- Conduct pruning, runner management, plant training, and crop maintenance
- Assist with planting, transplanting, and field establishment
- Maintain accurate scouting logs and field records
- Support harvest quality checks and yield tracking
- Operate basic farm tools and equipment safely
- Follow all farm safety, biosecurity, and food safety protocols
Qualifications & Requirements
- Interested in working in outdoor fields
- Diploma or degree in Agriculture, Horticulture or related fields is an asset
- Previous outdoor farm experience is an asset
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Physically capable of lifting up to 25 kg and performing repetitive tasks
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Valid driver’s license preferred
Work Environment
- Outdoor field setting
- Early morning start times during peak season
- Physically active role involving walking fields daily
Accommodations
If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to [email protected]. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying.
Accommodation email must include:
- Your name.
- Job title with location.
- A clear description of the disability accommodation that you are seeking.
We use AI-enabled tools to sort applications based on job-related criteria. Recruiters review all results.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months
Pay: $18.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
