Job Description

Work Term: Seasonal Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: Experience an asset

Work site environment

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Floriculture production Outdoors Confined spaces Wet/damp Odours Hot Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

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Rural area Staff accommodation provided

Tasks

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Budding trees Clean the crops 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 Hand harvesting vegetables Harvest seedlings Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes Mixing fertilizer Operate climate controls Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts Tie and secure plants 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

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Coniferous trees Deciduous trees Ferns Native plants Perennials Bedding plants Berry bushes Fruit trees Seasonal plants Tropical plants Vegetables

Type of crops

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Artisanal crops Asparagus Bell peppers Cabbage Carrots Cauliflowers Cucumbers Greenhouse tomatoes Greenhouse vegetables Herbs Melons Onions Tomatoes Zucchinis

Security and safety

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Bondable Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

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Own transportation Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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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

Weight handling

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Up to 45 kg (100 lbs) More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

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Gloves

Personal suitability

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Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Reliability Team player

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Are you currently a student? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications? Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)? Do you live near the job location? What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits

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Health care plan

Other benefits

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Free parking available On-site housing options * Parking available