• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 to 72 hours per week
• Education : No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience : Experience an asset

Work site environment

• Floriculture production
• Outdoors
• Wet / damp
• Non-smoking

Tasks

• Budding trees
• Clean the crops
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Harvest seedlings
• Mixing fertilizer
• Operate climate controls
• Weeding
• 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
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and / or gardens
• Clean work area

Type of product

• Perennials
• Bedding plants
• Seasonal plants
• Tropical plants
• Vegetables

Equipment and machinery experience

• Forklift
• Garden tractors
• Irrigation pumps and equipment
• Mechanical seeder
• Mechanical sprayer

Transportation / travel information

Own transportation

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
• Overtime required

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?