Work Term: Temporary
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 to 48 hours per week
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: Will train

Work site environment

Floriculture productionOutdoorsConfined spacesWet/dampOdoursHotCold/refrigeratedNon-smoking

Work setting

Rural areaTransportation

Tasks

Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areasCut horticultural cropsGreenhouse cleaningMixing fertilizerOperate climate controlsRemove manually all suckers and water sproutsTie and secure plantsWeedingWrite daily basic progress reportsSpray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicidesMix and prepare soilsPot and re-pot plantsTransplant seedlings or rooted cuttingsApply fertilizersReport signs of insect or disease damageWater and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardensClean work area

Equipment and machinery experience

Garden tractorsIrrigation pumps and equipmentMechanical sprayer

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 bootsGloves

Screening questions

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 live near the job location?

Employment terms options

Early morning

Government programs

Recognized employer

Employment terms options

EveningShiftFlexible hoursMorningNight

Employment terms options

DayWeekendOvertime requiredOvertime available

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