- Work Term: Seasonal
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 50 to 70 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work site environment
Floriculture productionOutdoorsWet/dampHotCold/refrigeratedNon-smoking
Work setting
Rural areaRelocation costs not covered by employer
Tasks
Clean the cropsGreenhouse cleaningSeed cuttingWeedingMix and prepare soilsPlant bulbs and seedsPot and re-pot plantsTransplant seedlings or rooted cuttingsWater and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardensClean work area
Type of product
Bedding plantsSeasonal plants
Equipment and machinery experience
Garden tractors
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 detailHand-eye co-ordination
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety bootsGloves
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skillsReliabilityTeam player
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?Do you have experience working in this field?Do you live near the job location?