Work Term: Seasonal
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 to 48 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Will train
or equivalent experience

Work site environment

OutdoorsWet/dampHot

Work setting

Rural area

Tasks

Budding treesClean the cropsCut horticultural cropsGreenhouse cleaningMixing fertilizerRemove manually all suckers and water sproutsSeed cuttingTie and secure plantsTrain trees to produce more fruit of higher qualityWeedingAssist in pruning trees, shrubs and plantsMix and prepare soilsPot and re-pot plantsTransplant seedlings or rooted cuttingsReport signs of insect or disease damageDig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubsWater and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardensClean work areaClear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas

Type of product

Coniferous treesDeciduous treesNative plantsPerennialsBerry bushesFruit treesOrnamental trees, shrubs and hedgesSeasonal plants

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety bootsGloves

Personal suitability

Client focusEfficient interpersonal skillsReliabilityTeam player

Financial benefits

Pension plan

Support for newcomers and refugees

Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognitionProvides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for Indigenous people

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Rockwood Forest Nurseries

Open Positions

greenhouse worker