Work Term: Seasonal
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 to 48 hours per week
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: Experience an asset

Work site environment

Floriculture productionOutdoorsWet/dampHotNon-smoking

Work setting

Rural area

Tasks

Budding treesGreenhouse cleaningGuide growing shoots into optimal development positionsHarvest seedlingsMixing fertilizerWeedingSpray 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 damageAssist in grafting activitiesDig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubsWater and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardensClean work area

Type of product

Coniferous treesDeciduous treesPerennialsBedding plantsOrnamental trees, shrubs and hedgesSeasonal plants

Equipment and machinery experience

Garden tractorsIrrigation pumps and equipmentMechanical sprayer

Transportation/travel information

Own transportationPublic transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environmentRepetitive tasksHandling heavy loadsPhysically demandingStanding for extended periodsBending, crouching, kneelingLarge workloadAttention to detail

Weight handling

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

ReliabilityTeam 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?

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