Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: Will train

Asset languages

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Philippine languages Spanish; Castilian Panjabi; Punjabi

Work site environment

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Floriculture production Wet/damp Odours Hot Cold/refrigerated Non-smoking

Work setting

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Rural area

Tasks

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Clean the crops Cut horticultural crops Greenhouse cleaning Level earth to fine grade specifications Mixing fertilizer Weeding Write daily basic progress reports Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides 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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Cut flowers

Transportation/travel information

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Own transportation

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 13.5 kg (30 lbs) Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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Efficient interpersonal skills Reliability Team player

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you live near the job location?

Support for newcomers and refugees

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* Does not require Canadian work experience