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Work site environment

• Floriculture production

Tasks

• Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Mixing fertilizer
• Weeding
• Control reported insect, disease and weed problems
• Establish and maintain required environment
• Supervise staff in planting, transplanting, feeding and spraying
• Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Chemical application certificate or licence

Type of product

• Deciduous trees
• Perennials
• Bedding plants
• Fruit trees
• Ornamental trees and shrubs

Area of specialization

• Horticulture

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Large workload
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 to 55 hours per week