Job Description

• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 55 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: Will train

Work site environment

Floriculture production Outdoors Wet/damp Hot Non-smoking

Tasks

Budding trees Cleaning crop Clipping Deleafing Fruit trees training Greenhouse cleaning Harvesting seedlings Mixing fertilizer Seed cutting Tying 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 Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens Clean work area

Type of product

Coniferous trees Deciduous trees Native plants Perennials Bedding plants Berry bushes Fruit trees Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges Seasonal plants Vegetables

Type of crops

Greenhouse tomatoes Herbs

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Attention to detail Overtime required

Weight handling

Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skills Reliability Team player

Screening questions

Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you available for the advertised start date? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Green job

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Other benefits

Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer