Maritimes Field Assistant

Job Description:

As a Field Assistant, you will be responsible for the following duties:

·         Digging Potato Field test strips (10ft samples)

·         Keeping track of results from field to field and farm to farm

·         Creating and designing reports for each field in an excel files at the end of the digging period term

·         Supporting the Sales Representative in any way to increase sales

Profile of Field Assistant:

·         Good understanding of the Agriculture sector

·         Ability to problem-solve on the go

·         Strong Communication Skills

·         Strong Math Skills

·         Flexibility and willingness to Travel

·         Good skills for manual work, (digging potatoes by rake, and caring buckets over 40 lbs)

·         Good understanding of Excel

·         Ability to work long hours (early morning and late evenings if required)

·         Must have a valid Passport

Terms:

·         Position will be from September 12 – October 31st, 2018 (With the possibility of extending into November)

·         Will travel and work with the Sales Representative for the whole term

·         Hotels and all meals on the road will be paid by Sales Representative

·         Will report directly to the Sales Representative

Wages:

·         Hourly wage of $14.00.

·         Over time will be paid at  time and half after 40 hours a week

·         Will be paid on a bi-weekly  basis