Job Description

Employer details: Holland Avenue Nursery
Job details:
• Location3995 Holland Ave, Victoria, BCV8Z 5K2
• Work location: On site
• Salary22.00 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment: Full time
• Flexible hours, Morning, Day, Overtime required
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies1 vacancy

Overview
Languages
English
Education
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
• Outdoors
Responsibilities
Tasks
• Harvest seedlings
• Seed cutting
• Tie and secure plants
• Weeding
• Write daily basic progress reports
• Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides
• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
• Mix and prepare soils
• Plant bulbs and seeds
• Pot and re-pot plants
• Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
• Apply fertilizers
• Report signs of insect or disease damage
• Assist in grafting activities
• Dig up wrapping root balls of trees and shrubs
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
• Clean work area
Additional information
Security and safety
• Bondable
• Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
• Valid driver’s licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
Own tools/equipment
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves
Personal suitability
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player
Who can apply for this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit
How to apply
Direct Apply
By Direct Apply
Additional ways to apply
By email
[email protected]
What you must include in your application:
• Job reference number Job Posting Reference
• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
o Do you have experience working in this field?
o Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
o Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?
What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:
• Letter of recommendation
• References attesting experience

Required languages: English

Education level: High School Graduate Certificate

Required skills: Gardening

Additional skills / Assets: Knowledge in Agriculture

Closest intersection: Interurban Road, Victoria BC