Job Description

Languages:
English

Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience:
Experience an asset

Work site environment:
Outdoors
Wet/damp
Hot
Non-smoking

Tasks:
Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas
Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination
Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
Greenhouse cleaning
Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
Harvest seedlings
Level earth to fine grade specifications
Mixing fertilizer
Seed cutting
Shear Christmas trees
Tie and secure plants
Weeding
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
Report signs of insect or disease damage
Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs
Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
Clean work area

Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Repetitive tasks
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Large workload
Attention to detail
Overtime required

Weight handling:
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability:
Efficient interpersonal skills
Reliability
Team player

How to apply:
By email to [email protected]

Include this reference number in your application:
SSF-Nursery

Please answer the following questions when applying:

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Required languages: English

Education level: No degree, certificate or diploma required

Required skills: Experience an asset

Closest intersection: n/a