- 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