- 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
