nursery labourer
- Work Term : Seasonal
- Work Language : English
- Hours : 40 to 60 hours per week
- Education : No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience : Will train
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Wet / damp
- Odours
- Cold / refrigerated
- Non-smoking
Work setting
- Rural area
- Staff accommodation provided
- Relocation costs covered by employer
Tasks
- Tie and secure plants
- Weeding
- Write daily basic progress reports
- Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
- Mix and prepare soils
- Report signs of insect or disease damage
- Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs
- Water and tend to plants, lawns and / or gardens
- Clean work area
Type of product
- Coniferous trees
- Deciduous trees
- Native plants
- Perennials
- Fruit trees
- Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges
- Seasonal plants
Equipment and machinery experience
- Forklift
- Garden tractors
- Light trucks
Transportation / travel information
- Own transportation
- Public transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Large workload
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Overtime required
Weight handling
More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools / equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves
Personal suitability
- Reliability
- Team player
Screening questions
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- On-site housing options
- Team building opportunities
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