Durée de l'emploi: Saisonnier
Langue de travail: Anglais
Heures de travail: 40 to 50 hours per week
Education:
Expérience:

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

OutdoorsWet/dampHotCold/refrigerated

Work setting

Rural areaRelocation costs not covered by employer

Tasks

Cut horticultural cropsGreenhouse cleaningHarvest seedlingsOperate climate controlsTie and secure plantsWeedingWrite daily basic progress reportsSpray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicidesAssist in pruning trees, shrubs and plantsMix and prepare soilsPlant bulbs and seedsPot and re-pot plantsTransplant seedlings or rooted cuttingsApply fertilizersReport signs of insect or disease damageDig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubsWater and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardensClean work area

Type of product

Coniferous treesDeciduous treesPerennialsBerry bushesCut flowersFruit treesOrnamental trees, shrubs and hedgesSeasonal plants

Equipment and machinery experience

Chain sawForkliftGarden tractorsIrrigation pumps and equipmentMechanical sprayerLight trucks

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licenceOwn transportationPublic transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environmentRepetitive tasksHandling heavy loadsPhysically demandingStanding for extended periodsBending, crouching, kneelingLarge workloadAttention to detailHand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skillsReliabilityTeam player

Employment terms options

Early morningEvening

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

MorningDayWeekendOvertime requiredOvertime available

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