nursery labourer

Sheridan Nurseries Limited
ON, CA
$16,55 an hour
Temporary
Full-time
  • Work Term : Seasonal
  • Work Language : English
  • Hours : 44 hours per week
  • Education : No degree, certificate or diploma
  • Experience : Will train

Work site environment

  • Floriculture production
  • Outdoors
  • Wet / damp
  • Dusty

Work setting

Rural area

Tasks

  • Clean the crops
  • Cut horticultural crops
  • Greenhouse cleaning
  • Harvest seedlings
  • Weeding
  • Pot and re-pot plants
  • Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
  • Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs
  • Water and tend to plants, lawns and / or gardens
  • Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
  • Apply the technique of hoeing between the row

Type of product

  • Coniferous trees
  • Deciduous trees
  • Ferns
  • Native plants
  • Perennials
  • Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges
  • Seasonal plants
  • Tropical plants
  • Vegetables

Specialization or experience

Green economy sector

Security and safety

Bondable

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Walking
  • Tight deadlines

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement

Screening questions

  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

Green job

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning / training paid by employer
  • On-site amenities
  • 14 hours ago
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